May 19 / 15.50 Ripon

15.50

Good

All Steels Trading Stirring Spoon Smiles Handicap

  • Prize money: £4638.6
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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All Steels Trading Stirring Spoon Smiles Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3360-2

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four wins have been on good/good to firm at 7f/1m; creditable second to a subsequent winner on reappearance here (1m, heavy); should come on for that; a possible on first try at this trip.
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4th

8

(4)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:15 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

taken down early, pressed leader, briefly led over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

4th

8

(4)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:15 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

taken down early, pressed leader, briefly led over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

3rd

7

(8)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Not entirely predictable but he beat a well-in penalised winner at Redcar (1m2f, good) and was going away at the finish; softer ground here won't faze him; 4lb higher.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 74258- CD

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made most of the running when winning over C&D last June; good second off 4lb higher at Redcar in August (1m2f, good to firm); might need the run on return from a break.
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7th

2

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Blueflagflyinghigh

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Fairly useful 1m2f handicapper; won at Yarmouth in July and mostly consistent otherwise this term; remains on career-high mark, however, and this longer distance is an unknown.

5/1

2nd

1

(1)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Windsor

Blueflagflyinghigh

10st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

led

9/2

5th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:25 Epsom

Blueflagflyinghigh

10st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Doubled his winning tally when easily disposing of three rivals from the front under Joe Bradnam in an apprentice event at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) seven days ago; still 4lb well in despite a 2lb rise, but ground softer than good would pose a question.

11/8

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 13-344 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Pontefract winner off this mark last May (1m, good to firm); ran only once more in 2023; in the frame all outings this year, first two on the AW, latest when fourth of six over 8.5f at Beverley (soft); stays 1m2f and today's ground will suit; interesting.
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13th

3

(4)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Westernesse

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Had dropped below his previous winning mark when narrowly doubling his tally at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last month; 3lb higher mark not the end of the world, but not sure an easier 1m is what he wants.

7/1

13th

3

(4)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Westernesse

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

prominent, weakened over 1f out

7/1

1st

1

(8)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Westernesse

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

prominent, shaken up over 2f out, ridden and pressed leader over 1f out

4/1

16/1

Form: 32174- C

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Veteran; has won six races at up to 1m2f including over 1m here in 2021; suited by good/good to soft; usually improves for his seasonal debut.
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7th

1

(5)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Just Hiss

10st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is 0-5 this term but went close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in July; favourably treated, being 2lb below last winning mark.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:55 Chester

Just Hiss

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

prominent on outer, in touch with leaders after 3f

10/1

2

(11)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Just Hiss

11st 4lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who runs off the same mark as when winning this last year (good) and he went very close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last time; key player.

11/2

Form: 3320-4

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ex-German; second over 1m on juvenile debut (good); placed on several occasions at up to 1m4f on a variety of tracks in France last season; faded late on after making the running when fourth on British Flat debut at Kempton in March (1m4f, standard/slow); interesting down in trip on handicap debut.
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9th

3

(9)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Pro

9st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Maiden who was regularly in the frame in Germany and France; not yet reached the same level in two turf handicaps for this yard, in cheekpieces (retained) on latest; back from break and may need more weight off his back.

12/1

7th

3

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

El Pro

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Jennie Candlish

midfield

4/1

Form: 3269-7 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a four-runner Wetherby fillies handicap off 4lb higher mark last June (1m2f, good to firm); some fair runs after that; disappointing on reappearance; overall a bit to prove.
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3

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:05 Musselburgh

Flight Of Angels

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Only 1-17 and hasn't been at her best this year, especially so last time at Leicester; however, she's never been lower in the weights and this is a drop in class; couldn't rule out.

13/2

7th

8

(2)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Leicester

Flight Of Angels

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Johnston

Has won just one of her 16 starts and hasn't been at her best this year; however, she hasn't run badly the last twice and continues to drop down the weights; this is a modest contest and she could be thereabouts.

6/1

5th

6

(5)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Flight Of Angels

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

soon led

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: -12336 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Races mainly on the AW (four wins) but has run well on turf, notably when clear second off 7lb lower at Yarmouth last May (1m2f, good to firm); has since won twice over this trip on the AW, latest with blinkers; cheekpieces now tried; could go well.
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6th

12

(5)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Cavalluccio

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

Three of four wins have come over 1m2f at Chelmsford, the latest an easy success in January; should appreciate the return to the AW after finishing out of the frame in two starts on turf, but this is the longest trip he has ever attempted.

14/1

5th

4

(10)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Wetherby

Cavalluccio

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Four wins on AW but 0-6 on turf (has run well on good to firm); switching from blinkers to cheekpieces didn't help matters at Ripon last month and he now returns to 1m; others appeal more.

14/1

7th

3

(10)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:50 Ripon

Cavalluccio

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold

7/1

Form: 43-262

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since 2022, but came close last week when a neck-second over C&D (good) having travelled well; up 2lb; should go well again.
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5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Golden Melody

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner in June and she comes here in good form, a close fifth in 1m1f Hamilton handicap six days ago; she's one for the shortlist.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

18:05 Hamilton

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Six-time winner who is suited by good or slower ground; has mixed record this season but she won at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and went very close at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; on same mark as for that last run and she's a big player if she can repeat the form.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D on good ground in 2021 and came from off the pace to end long losing streak at Carlisle (1m, soft; first-time blinkers) in June but her form has dipped since that latest success and others in this field have more persuasive profiles.

25/1

Form: 19-558

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; won a Newcastle novice in May 2023 (1m, second now rated 93, third rated 49); mixed form since, last time finishing tailed off in a moderately-run 1m3f handicap at Southwell when pulling too hard; hard to predict on first run on turf.
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5th

7

(7)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Parish Councillor

10st 8lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

towards rear, headway from over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong

10/1

33/1

Form: 46-470

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Beverley maiden on debut last term (7.5f, good); hasn't run as well since and plenty to find with Golden Melody on last week's C&D form.
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8th

10

(10)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Wath Court

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Brian Rothwell

held up in rear

33/1

7th

10

(3)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Wath Court

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

took keen hold early

40/1

10th

12

(8)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:57 Newcastle (AW)

Wath Court

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Inconsistent 17-race maiden but he ran his best race for some time when fourth of nine over C&D three weeks ago; ran into some trouble in that race and has each-way claims if he can build on that.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £49.20
Straight Forecast £40.94
Tricast £140.48
Trifecta £226.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Melody

The Times:

Blueflagflyinghigh

TOPSPEED:

Wath Court

RP RATINGS:

Westernesse

Telegraph:

Ey Up Its The Boss

D Express:

Blueflagflyinghigh

The Star:

Blueflagflyinghigh

POSTDATA:

Golden Melody

THE NORTH:

Golden Melody

Daily Mirror:

Golden Melody

The Sun:

Golden Melody

Daily Record:

Golden Melody