May 09 / 20.05 Ripon

20.05

Good

Next Evening Meeting Wednesday 4th June Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Next Evening Meeting Wednesday 4th June Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 031261

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
No win in his first 16 starts under rules but has landed two of his last four, the latest at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 13 days ago; stays this far and a solid contender up 3lb.
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4th

3

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Mariner

10st 11lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Off the mark for the season when winning a 1m2f handicap at Doncaster 16 days ago, suited by the strong pace; 3lb higher mark to contend with and his stamina isn't assured.

100/30

1st

3

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Jennie Candlish

Some return to form in his last two races and wasn't far away over 1m here last time when a stronger pace would have helped; interesting returned to further, having won over this far.

11/4

4th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Latest Nottingham third in this headgear was a bit better and he'll be a threat to all if recapturing the form he showed when a close second over C&D (good to firm) off 2lb higher in April, particularly with Jack Callan taking an additional 3lb off.

4/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 456-43 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won twice last August, the latest over C&D (good) off this mark; has run well in both starts since returning last month and drying ground wouldn't be an issue; major player.
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3rd

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Redcar

Bay Dream Believer

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Has won twice this year, at 1m2f and about 1m, but is 2lb above her highest winning mark so probably needs a career best to be successful here.

8/1

5th

2

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Bay Dream Believer

10st 1lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Bagged a second success of the summer in 1m handicap at Nottingham 24 days ago by neck from Perfidia; more is needed from a 4lb higher mark here though.

100/30

1st

4

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Bay Dream Believer

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Landed her seventh win when scoring at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month but has run below par at Ripon and Musselburgh since; the step back in trip is also unlikely to play to her strengths.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4565-5 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his form from this time two years ago, but losing run up to 17 (12 for this yard) despite a falling mark; others more convincing.
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9th

2

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Eeetee

10st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Won twice over 1m at Redcar last summer (good to firm/good to soft); fair effort on June's belated reappearance but a bit more needed.

20/1

8th

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Eeetee

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good to soft) last summer, the latest off today's mark; however, it was a tame end to the season and this 8yo needs to get back on track on his reappearance.

50/1

14/1

Form: 927-07 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Winner of ten races over the years including one over C&D; 1lb lower than when successful at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) last August, but not sure he comes into this race in good enough form to take advantage.
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3rd

1

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Poets Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

17-134; had the run of the race when battling on gamely to edge out Polygram and His Finest Hour over C&D (good; 2-1) last month; disappointing at Doncaster (1m2f) and Redcar (1m) since; needs to bounce back.

14/1

9th

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Admirable veteran who recently completed a hat-trick over 1m2f before disappointing last week at Doncaster; has to bounce back from that, but he should be fine returned to 1m.

10/1

7th

4

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Poets Dawn

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is enjoying a fine season and bagged win number five when completing a hat-trick in 1m2f handicap at Ripon 12 days ago; this likeable front runner merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb.

5/2

10/1

Form: 3-2400 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
1-19, the win coming at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in November; continued to run well afterwards, but his last two efforts back on turf leave plenty to be desired.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

14/1

Form: 6325-6

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-5; ran well a couple of times on the AW late last year, but not so good at Lingfield (1m2f) in January; cheekpieces given a go back from four months off, but he still has enough to prove under the conditions.
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2nd

5

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Stipulation

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Had a prolonged consistent spell until showing a dip in his form this spring/summer; well treated if getting back to his peak but others are preferred on recent evidence.

10/1

6th

3

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:35 Beverley

Stipulation

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won twice last season, first time over this trip on good to firm at Yarmouth; hasn't done as well this term; now back on last winning mark.

14/1

20/1

Form: 08-869

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-13 since his successful handicap debut from 12lb higher for Karl Burke at Kempton (1m, AW) early last year; little in three starts since returning in March and drying ground would pose another question.
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6th

5

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Wait And Hope

8st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ruth Carr

On a losing run and he comes here on the back of a below-par sixth in 1m4f Thirsk handicap eight days ago; he needs to get back on track.

8/1

6th

5

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Thirsk

Wait And Hope

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ruth Carr

Not the most prolific of winners (2-27); winner over 1m2f at Redcar in May (1m2f, good to firm; 18-1); hasn't run as well since and was well beaten on the AW on Thursday (1m2f); can pull hard and return to 1m4f not sure to suit.

25/1

6th

5

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Wait And Hope

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won at Kempton (1m, AW) early last year and is now 2lb lower than when winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May; mostly struggled since and he was beaten 3l when fifth of nine in first-time blinkers over this C&D 13 days ago.

18/1

Form: 232-

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed in all three starts over 1m-9.5f on the AW late last year; makes his handicap/turf debut after five months off, but no reason why he shouldn't act on grass; market support would be interesting.
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6th

6

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Steps In Time

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Philip Kirby

Has shown some fair Flat form but became disappointing for David O'Meara and has shown nothing over hurdles for current yard.

20/1

7

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:42 Cartmel

Steps In Time

11st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has shown some fair Flat form but became disappointing for David O'Meara last year and was soundly beaten in two 2m novice hurdles for new stable this spring.

50/1

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

14:17 Hexham

Steps In Time

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Fair Flat handicapper up to 1m2f for David O'Meara; 150-1 and beaten 30l on hurdle/stable debut at Kelso (2m, good) last month, though that run may have been needed after 301 days off.

25/1

Form: 25341- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two wins in 2024, the latest at Yarmouth (1m2f, soft) in October; has run well on good to firm and worth market check back from 206 days off.
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6th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Dubawi Time

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

1m4f AW handicap win for the Gosdens and doubled his tally in soft-ground handicap at Yarmouth (1m2f) for William Knight, both in 2024; couldn't recapture that form last year and was sold for 8,000gns in October; starts out for new yard from career-low mark so worth a check of the betting.

12/1

8th

7

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Dubawi Time

10st 11lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: William Knight

Two wins in 2024, over 1m4f (AW) and 1m2f (soft), but it's been a slog this year and he's gone into reverse since a better effort in third of 11 at Windsor (1m2f, soft) in July; the recent rain is in his favour now back on turf, though, and he's not ruled out.

10/1

10

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:47 Kempton (AW)

Dubawi Time

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Dual winner last year (C&D first occasion) but there's been an echo of that form only once this season, when third at Windsor on penultimate start; sinking in the weights but C&D tenth on latest dampens enthusiasm.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.90
Straight Forecast £17.41
Tricast £46.29
Trifecta £59.50

Selections

The Times:

Dubawi Time

POSTDATA:

Mariner

SPOTLIGHT:

Bay Dream Believer

RP RATINGS:

Eeetee

Daily Mail:

Steps In Time

Telegraph:

Dubawi Time

The Guardian:

Dubawi Time

Daily Mirror:

Dubawi Time

D Express:

Mariner

The Sun:

Mariner

The Star:

Bay Dream Believer

Daily Record:

Bay Dream Believer

TOPSPEED:

Eeetee