September 28 / 13.35 Ripon

13.35

Heavy

Theakstons Best EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Theakstons Best EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well when sixth of 12 on last week's Newbury debut (6f, good), making headway from the rear when denied a clear run inside the final 1f, finishing with running left; big player in what should be a weaker race.
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5

(7)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Medinilla

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Dual 6f winner (soft/AW) who still has low mileage; ran creditably off current mark at Catterick (good to firm) and Chelmsford the last twice; again has frame possibilities.

8/1

4th

7

(10)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Medinilla

9st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Found an ordinary handicap against her own sex when winning off 4lb lower in May (Tapeta); 7f looked to stretch her on turf last time and she's one to consider for a yard bang in form.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No match for the useful Intrusively on Nottingham debut (6f, good) 39 days ago but saw off the others quite comfortably; has a hood added now; may do better.
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8th

4

(1)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Leblon Girl

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Adrian Murray

Twice placed at 6f for Alice Haynes, had an excuse on final start; hard to assess; in-form yard also represented by the race-fit Charanda.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 03

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on his AW debut when third of seven on heavy ground at Ffos Las (7.5f) five weeks ago, fading having improved to look a threat over 1f out; subsequently gelded; the way he shaped at Ffos Las suggests he could be effective over this shorter trip.
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19th

12

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Bishopton

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; drops in trip with cheekpieces now fitted; wants decent ground.

14/1

1st

1

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bishopton

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won C&D maiden last summer before following up over the same trip in Down Royal handicap; back to that level of form on latest when strong-finishing 1/2l off an all-the-way winner here over 6f in December; back up to career-high mark but return to 7f to suit and respected.

8/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 93

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded after trailing throughout on his debut in April and returned with an improved third of nine at Beverley (5f, good) ten days ago, shaping as if 6f will be within range; may do better again.
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20th

17

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Im Next

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

He's been an improved model this year and won a shade cosily at Beverley (5f, good) last month; his subsequent run at Musselburgh (5f, good) three days later, when fourth, may have come too soon and further progress can't be ruled out, but it's necessary with this step up in grade.

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability on her 5f Beverley debut (good) ten days ago; likely to be wiser now and 6f could also suit.
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6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Lima Sierra

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Recent form has been up and down, but she has managed to win three times since June including twice on good ground here (6f/7f); has won on good to soft, but soft ground would raise a question; not sure what to expect in any case.

12/1

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Lima Sierra

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Recent form has been up and down, but she has managed to win three times since June including twice on good ground here (6f/7f); has won on good to soft, but soft ground would raise a question; not sure what to expect in any case.

12/1

5

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Lima Sierra

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Proved effective upped to 7f at Catterick (good) most recently, making it three wins from her last six starts; unexposed at this trip and may show further progress; respected.

7/2

2/1

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
4-1, promise when fourth of eight on 6f Chester debut (heavy) a fortnight ago, fading after giving chase to the winner over 1f out; should be sharper now and likely to go well.
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9

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dothan

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Ran well on his only previous outing at Southwell but has lost his form of late and finished down the field at Redcar 11 days ago; hopes depend on how he reacts to first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

8

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Dothan

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Off the mark on handicap debut at Doncaster in April (5f, good to firm); some fair runs since, including a good second over 6f, but disappointing on last two starts.

8/1

8th

5

(9)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Dothan

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Edward Bethell

Patchy form since making a successful handicap debut/reappearance at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) in April, his best subsequent effort when beaten a head off this mark at Catterick (6f, good to soft) on his penultimate outing; each-way claims on his best form.

5/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Byron's Choice (6f-7.5f including 2yo; RPR 101) and Quickfire (7f 2yo/1m; 70); dam 7f-1m1f winner (including 2yo/AW/US; 94); the betting should help guide to expectations.
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4th

3

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:27 Catterick

Amelias Joy

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Michael Herrington

Made it two wins in her last three starts in 7f Wolverhampton handicap last month; up 5lb and needs to reproduce it on her first turf run since her debut.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amelias Joy

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Off the mark at the tenth attempt with a narrow win over C&D last month; only 2lb higher here but she was disappointing when favourite at Southwell last time and needs to step up again after that.

9/1

7th

7

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Amelias Joy

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Got it together lately, having looked regressive, and is only 2lb higher than when off the mark at Wolverhampton recently (first-time cheekpieces added to the usual hood); tonight's more demanding 7f should work in her favour; player.

5/1

Form: 56

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did some fair late work when fifth on 5f Beverley debut but less effective from the front over 6f at Redcar subsequently; might be more one for nurseries after this.
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7th

9

(12)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mister Sky Blue

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Entitled to win races off his current mark and kept on well for second (behind One Of Our Own) here 19 days ago after a break; thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Mister Sky Blue

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Just over 12 months since he recorded his only success, namely a 6f handicap at Hamilton (good to firm); that win came off a 6lb higher mark and he was second at Newcastle off 2lb higher in November; absent 142 days but he ran well on last season's return; more appealing than many.

7/1

3

(3)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Sky Blue

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Gemma Tutty

Made the frame in C&D event last time (second AW attempt); gained sole turf win off 4lb higher and Jack Callan is taking off a bonus 5lb; attractively treated and one to consider.

9/2

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 3,000euros as a yearling and is a sister to 5f winner Smooth Silesie (RPR 74); a watching brief is advised on debut.
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9th

9

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Ripon

Smooth Spot

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Andrew Crook

slowly away

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.00
Straight Forecast £26.38
Trifecta £92.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Medinilla

NEWMARKET:

Leblon Girl

POSTDATA:

Bishopton

D Express:

Dothan

RP RATINGS:

Medinilla

Daily Mail:

Medinilla

Daily Mirror:

Medinilla

The Sun:

Medinilla

The Star:

Bishopton

The Times:

Leblon Girl

Telegraph:

Leblon Girl

The Guardian:

Leblon Girl

Daily Record:

Leblon Girl