June 19 / 18.35 Ripon

18.35

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £22.20
  • Place: £3.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to eight winners including Poole Harbour (6f/7f; RPR 104), Soul Silver (6f-1m including 2yo/AW; 96) and Machaputo (5f/6f including 2yo/HK; 83); dam maiden (58) half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner; stable won this in 2017 and 2021 and although both winners had previous experience, he still looks one to monitor in the market.
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1st

3

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flowstate

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only fourth off this mark at Southwell last week but this track seems to suit him ideally and he is 3-4 over C&D; not sure he is fully exposed at 7f just yet and he looks a major player.

9/4

4th

1

(5)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Flowstate

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Invigorated by a step up to 7f this winter, winning three times at Newcastle; latest success was smooth and a 4lb rise does not look harsh; leading contender again if proving equally effective at Southwell.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 7

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000gns yearling; not without some ability when in midfield on his Wetherby debut (7f, good) eight days ago; nicely bred and may do better in due course, but Oligopoly looks the stable's main hope.
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2nd

6

(2)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Ripon

Fox Spirit

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

raced wide, midfield

12/1

7th

7

(11)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Wetherby

Fox Spirit

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, midfield

16/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Yafta (5.7f/6f including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 114), Swiss Star (6f; 80), Summit Fever (5f AW; 75) and Aperitif (5f/6f; 72); dam 5f/6f winner (including 2yo/Listed; 107), closely related to 5f Group 3 winner Swiss Spirit; something to like on pedigree, but stable not renowned for winning newcomers.
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3rd

6

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Canons House

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins last season, including competitive C&D handicap off the same mark as today; in and out this season but he gave it a good go from the front when close sixth of 14 at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last week, and this less demanding track should play to his strengths; respected.

11/2

6th

13

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Canons House

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made giant strides in 2025, winning four times including a big-field 5f Class 2 handicap at Southwell; only 1lb higher today but his 2026 campaign has been up and down and others are more appealing for win purposes.

10/1

10th

1

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Canons House

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Did well last term, winning four times; went close at Beverley on penultimate start and paid for racing freely in cheekpieces a few days later; runs without the headgear this time and could go well.

13/2

7/2

Form: 5543

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability as when third of eight on his handicap/turf debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm; first start since being gelded) 16 days ago; form nothing special, but it still puts him on the shortlist in this contest.
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9th

1

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 12lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

All three wins have been on AW and latest was at Chelmsford (6f) in January; now 4lb lower than for that success but he's been tailed off in last two runs (turf/Tapeta) and needs a major revival.

10/1

13th

7

(8)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Better on AW than turf and wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Ascot run (reportedly unsuited by the fast ground); 2lb lower than for his Chelmsford win in January (6f); not discounted.

16/1

12

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Rebel Empire

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won three times on AW over the winter and now back to the last winning mark; more to prove on turf though and others have greater potential.

25/1

5th
1 (10)
Bateman

10/1

Form: 6-5

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Makes his debut for his third different stable in as many starts, having been picked up for 10,000gns last month; not without ability in his first two outings, but looks one for handicaps after this.
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1st

2

(13)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bateman

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gemma Tutty

Narrow winner of 7f maiden handicap at Carlisle in July; solid effort over C&D next time but his form has dipped the last twice; returning to a shorter trip can help though and he's now 1lb lower than for his win; respected.

5/1

6th

8

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Bateman

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Gemma Tutty

Got off the mark over 7f here in July but only eighth (possibly found run coming too quickly) in 1m2f handicap at Pontefract 22 days ago; he's worth another chance.

5/1

9

(4)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Bateman

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Won at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) last month on second handicap start and close sixth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) 11 days ago; goes up in trip today and he's unraced on good/good to firm ground, but this unexposed 3yo represents an in-form trainer and he's not ruled out.

4/1

9/4

Form: 239-

Last run: 333 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on his nursery debut at the Curragh (6f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) last July when with Joseph O'Brien, but had previously shown plenty of promise when placed in his first two starts at around 7f; picked up for 11,000gns in the autumn and has been gelded since last seen; interesting on debut for new yard.
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1

(2)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Oligopoly

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Promise for Joseph O'Brien last summer; low-key start for new yard but he ran well for second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in August; less good twice since; needs a full revival switched to AW.

9/1

4th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Oligopoly

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders under 4f out, switched right towards near side over 2f out

6/1

11th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

17:20 Haydock

Oligopoly

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Formerly with Joseph O'Brien and he returned to form on his third start for this yard when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last Saturday, behind an improving winner; in the mix if backing up that latest run.

8/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when well beaten on last month's Redcar debut (6f, soft).
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4th

7

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Rogers Dream

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Maiden who posted an improved effort in 8.5f AW classified contest this month on stable debut and return from lengthy absence; needs another step forward to get off the mark.

12/1

4th

5

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogers Dream

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Limited ability in six starts over 6f/7f on turf in 2024; probably best watched on stable/AW debut after 20 months off.

40/1

8th

11

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Rogers Dream

8st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Susan Corbett

Has had fewer chances than any but she faded in a 6f classified at Thirsk two starts ago and again found little on handicap debut at Carlisle (7f, good) in August; up against it for now.

33/1

Form: 40-

Last run: 243 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise when fourth of 12 on his Beverley debut (5f, soft) last September, but ran terribly at Redcar (6f, soft) the following month; gelded since and returns with something to prove.
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2nd

1

(7)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

The Bobster

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Off the mark on AW debut when landing a C&D handicap in September; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) next time and he had an excuse in tough conditions at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in final run in the autumn; that was a major blip but he's had a break since and could bounce back with a big run on his return.

7/4

2nd

1

(7)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

The Bobster

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Off the mark on AW debut when landing a C&D handicap in September; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) next time and he had an excuse in tough conditions at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in final run in the autumn; that was a major blip but he's had a break since and could bounce back with a big run on his return.

7/4

6th

4

(3)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

The Bobster

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Off the mark on his first go on the AW in 1m2f handicap at Newcastle last month; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) latest and he probably acts on soft; seriously considered in this weak race.

3/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in both starts over this trip last month; major improvement required.
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7th

9

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Doodlebug

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

10th

8

(10)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Doodlebug

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best run when second at Yarmouth two runs back (5f, good; missed the break, hung right); not so good last time; return to 6f not sure to suit.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

16:20 Yarmouth

Doodlebug

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Better since handicapping, finishing best of the rest behind an easy winner over C&D last time after fluffing the start; has a bit to find into classified company but has fewer convictions than most.

9/4

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam twice-raced maiden, placed 7f 2yo AW (RPR 67), half-sister to UAE 1m2f dirt Group 1 winner Capezzano, out of twice-raced half-sister to US champion sprinter Speightstown; enough in her pedigree to make her worth a market check.
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12th

11

(9)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Ice Pop

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Johnston

Dropped right away in a 6f maiden at Ripon in June (soft ground); pedigree offers hope she can leave that well behind now switched to AW.

16/1

10th

10

(9)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Ripon

Ice Pop

9st 2lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, prominent

5/1

Form: 54-

Last run: 355 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over this trip last summer, finishing fifth of nine at Haydock (good to firm) and fourth of six at Newmarket (good); more needed and handicaps over further may be more her thing after this.
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10th

5

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Idle Assembly

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Fluffed the start when last of seven behind Cabeza De LLave last week; overall profile unconvincing.

12/1

7th

6

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Idle Assembly

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Meehan

Disappointing in sole run this term but is open to improvement now handicapping over new trip (looks worth a go at 5f); interesting.

5/2

100/1

Form: 97-

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 when well beaten in two starts on good to soft ground at Pontefract (6f/1m) last September; handicaps an option after this.
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10th

6

(6)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Footonthegas

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Poor form in four starts, including a low-grade handicap at Pontefract last month; new, longer trip and the addition of blinkers aren't enough to tempt.

33/1

13th

12

(10)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Footonthegas

8st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

125-1 when well beaten in two starts on good to soft at Pontefract (6f/1m) last September and 150-1 when same story over 6f on soft at Ripon 12 days ago; needs to show something very new but this is his handicap debut on probably different ground.

33/1

12th

5

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Ripon

Footonthegas

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

in rear throughout

100/1

Form: 55

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in both starts on the AW (5f/6f) for David Loughnane in the spring; fitted with a hood on stable/turf debut and needs to improve.
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6th

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Fionn McSharry

Absent since a respectable effort on Boxing Day when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW five-timer; only 1-9 on turf and is 12lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.

8/1

1st

1

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Fionn McSharry

In top form at present, winning her second on the trot, over C&D (fourth course win) last Tuesday; carries 5lb penalty but every chance there is more in the tank and a hat-trick is a real possibility.

7/2

1st

1

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Fionn McSharry

In top form at present, winning her second on the trot, over C&D (fourth course win) last Tuesday; carries 5lb penalty but every chance there is more in the tank and a hat-trick is a real possibility.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £209.80
Straight Forecast £205.46
Trifecta £4713.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Oligopoly

The Times:

Rebel Empire

Daily Mail:

Ice Pop

D Express:

Idle Assembly

The Star:

Bateman

Telegraph:

Rebel Empire

Daily Mirror:

Rebel Empire

The Sun:

Rebel Empire

RP RATINGS:

Oligopoly

POSTDATA:

Oligopoly

The Guardian:

Oligopoly

Daily Record:

Oligopoly