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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15

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today.

25/1

7

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though.

9/1

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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5

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:51 Market Rasen

Westernesse

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Bought for 20,000gns out of the O'Meara yard for which he won three times at up to 1m2f; made a quiet stable debut at Chester but was no doubt bought with hurdling in mind.

9/1

1

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Westernesse

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Bought for 20,000gns out of the O'Meara yard for which he won three times, the latest over 1m2f at Ripon in June; well held at York since then; unraced over this far which is a worry.

10/1

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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1st

2

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Parish Councillor

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

C&D novice winner in 2023 and he made a winning start for this stable at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; respected following a 3lb rise with the visor now replacing cheekpieces.

5/4

7

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Parish Councillor

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Winless since landing a 1m novice on Newcastle AW in 2023 but the pick of his Tapeta handicap form since shows he's well treated on yard debut; left the Barrons for £11,000 since last seen; likely to be dangerous if taking to Polytrack.

7/4

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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6th

7

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Wath Court

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Philip Kirby

Just one placed effort from 30 starts and and he's struggled in three runs for new yard this spring; has lots to prove and he was withdrawn after bolting before the start at Beverley 12 days ago; stablemate of Recobella.

50/1

Non-runners

Squeezebox

+o+e Accumulators

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