May 09 / 20.35 Ripon

20.35

Good

Ripon Theatre Festival 1st-6th July Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Ripon Theatre Festival 1st-6th July Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 750-16

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the eighth attempt with a narrow success on last month's Catterick reappearance (5f, good; 33-1) last month, but finished just over a length behind Pastoral Way when sixth of seven at Ayr (5f, good) 11 days ago; has something to prove back at 6f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Barmyblade

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four wins over 5f/6f last season; back to winning ways at Thirsk last time (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces back on); not ideally drawn but a contender off 4lb higher.

7/2

1st

5

(15)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Barmyblade

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won three sprint handicaps last spring and he is now 9lb lower than for the last of them; 2026 had been a struggle until he emerged from the doldrums with a good second at Ripon (6f, good) two weeks ago; now has something to build on.

7/1

2nd

1

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Barmyblade

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won two in a row over 6f at Ripon (good) last May but he's been out of sorts this season and was last eight back here three weeks ago; now 9lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival back in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 3990-

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Finished a promising third of 12 on her Beverley debut (5f, good to firm) last summer, but went downhill in three subsequent starts including on handicap debut; probably only of interest if attracting support back from 226 days off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Novamay

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

She rattled off a hat-trick at 6f on good ground around this time last year and was back in the groove when scoring at Ayr (6f, soft) four weeks ago; has been put back to her career-high mark (0-2) but there's a solid chance she can defy it this time.

5/1

1st

3

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Novamay

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Reeled off a 6f hat-trick last July, one of them here, scaling the handicap in the process; promising run at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month, her second run of the year, and she now has something to build on; unraced on slower than good but she is by Mayson out a mare whose best form came on slower than good; interesting.

6/1

5th

4

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Novamay

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Reeled off a 6f hat-trick last July but went up 25lb for her troubles; low-key reappearance 17 days and may need another run or two before she is of renewed interest.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 7356-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Showed ability when third of nine in a Thirsk novice (6f, good to soft; 66-1) last July, but has finished out of the frame in all three handicaps so has something to prove; stable also runs Barmyblade.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Miss Cast

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

14-race maiden and has deteriorated since finishing third at Ripon (6f, good) in May; her mark continues to drop but she doesn't look ready to take advantage.

33/1

9th

9

(2)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:55 Carlisle

Miss Cast

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Comes here in decent nick without winning, fifth of nine in 7f classified event at Newcastle 25 days ago; no forlorn hope.

10/1

9

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Cast

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

12-race maiden who has bits and pieces of form which would give her a chance, but her best efforts have come over 6f.

10/1

Form: 326-64

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In the frame in three of her five starts since contesting AW handicaps, the latest when fourth of seven behind three subsequent winners at Newcastle (6f) in February; not seen since, but each-way claims if returning in the same form back on turf.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 489-5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Not within 10l of the winner in three starts last year, but was beaten just over 3l when fifth of 12 on her handicap debut/reappearance at Pontefract (6f, good) last month; that form has worked out quite well and she wouldn't need to step up much in order to play a part.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(3)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Carlisle

I Got Know How

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John & Sean Quinn

Fair efforts in 6f handicaps on first two starts this year but a lesser run followed when back up to 7f at Redcar ten days ago; tackles an extra 2f this evening and her claims aren't compelling.

12/1

8

(3)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Carlisle

I Got Know How

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John & Sean Quinn

Fair efforts in 6f handicaps on first two starts this year but a lesser run followed when back up to 7f at Redcar ten days ago; tackles an extra 2f this evening and her claims aren't compelling.

12/1

11

(12)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

I Got Know How

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two fair efforts in 6f turf handicaps this year, just keeping on at one pace at Ripon this month; has something to prove back at 7f in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

6th
3 (10)
Miakoda

5/1

Form: 553159

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Mainly seen on the AW and is 1-15, the win coming at Newcastle (7f) in March; twice held back on turf since and needs the return to sprinting to make a difference.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miakoda

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Three 7f wins this year, including on Tapeta, and only 1lb higher than for the latest; well short of his best on his last two runs (slowly away latest); revival not out of the question.

10/1

6

(8)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Miakoda

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Three wins over 7f this season, the first on Tapeta at Newcastle and the last two (Chepstow, Brighton) on fast ground; not at his best on Tapeta last time but could still go well.

9/1

5th

8

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Miakoda

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month before a respectable fourth of ten at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 38 days ago; has won over this C&D and can go well.

3/1

Form: 6-4433

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
All six starts over 5f, making the frame in his last four as when third of seven behind a subsequent winner at Ayr (5f, good) 11 days ago; has shaped as though worth a go at 6f and it shouldn't be an issue on breeding; cheekpieces are given ago.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pastoral Way

9st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

0-9; in the frame in five of his seven starts this year including one over C&D; the stiff track appeared to find him out when dropped to this level at Leicester (5f, good to firm) a week ago, but he may fare better returned here.

5/1

6th

11

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Pastoral Way

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden who's sported headgear in 6f handicaps on last two outings; Carlisle four days ago suggested that this return to 5f is in order; each-way claims.

7/2

11

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Pastoral Way

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden who's sported headgear in 6f handicaps on last two outings; Carlisle four days ago suggested that this return to 5f is in order; each-way claims.

7/2

20/1

Form: 87-07

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not shown much in four starts over 5f-7f on turf/AW including on handicap debut; look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Kilo Sunshine

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Danny Brooke

Has not shown much in five starts, latterly when well behind two of today's rivals over C&D nine days ago; first-time headgear will need to make quite a difference.

25/1

10th

7

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Kilo Sunshine

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Danny Brooke

Has not shown much in five starts, latterly when well behind two of today's rivals over C&D nine days ago; first-time headgear will need to make quite a difference.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Ripon

Kilo Sunshine

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

Not shown much in four starts over 5f-7f on turf/AW including on handicap debut; look elsewhere.

20/1

8/1

Form: 65-47

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in two starts on turf (6f/7f) last summer, but poor in two outings on the AW since returning in February; returns to grass for her handicap debut following wind surgery and not the greatest surprise if she fares better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(9)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queen Dinah

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alexandra Dunn

Failed to progress for Kevin Ryan, including in two Class 6 handicaps after wind surgery; returns for new stable (same owner) after a 238-day absence; tongue tie now added.

33/1

6th

4

(5)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Catterick

Queen Dinah

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Gone backwards and again finished well held on her first start since undergoing wind surgery three weeks ago; goes in first-time headgear now having a first run over 5f.

10/1

6th

4

(5)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Catterick

Queen Dinah

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Gone backwards and again finished well held on her first start since undergoing wind surgery three weeks ago; goes in first-time headgear now having a first run over 5f.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 831927 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
All seven starts on the AW, getting off the mark at Wolverhampton (6f; first-time tongue-tie) in February and finishing second of seven at Newcastle (5f; first-time cheekpieces) in March; has proved inconsistent, though, and not sure how she will cope with turf at the first time of asking.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(8)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Sun Keeper

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Wolverhampton winner (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) in February and not beaten far when fifth of eight at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) last time, but she refused to race in both intended starts prior to that so comes with risks attached.

12/1

5th

4

(4)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:37 Doncaster

Sun Keeper

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Won on the AW in February and is on a workable mark if able to transfer that form to turf, but she refused to race on consecutive appearances last month and comes with very obvious risk attached.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.50
Straight Forecast £38.70
Tricast £510.21
Trifecta £376.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pastoral Way

Telegraph:

I Got Know How

RP RATINGS:

Miakoda

D Express:

Barmyblade

NEWMARKET:

Sun Keeper

The Guardian:

I Got Know How

The Star:

I Got Know How

POSTDATA:

Miakoda

The Sun:

Barmyblade

The Times:

Pastoral Way

Daily Mail:

Pastoral Way

Daily Mirror:

Pastoral Way

Daily Record:

Pastoral Way