May 18 / 14.10 Ripon

14.10

Good

Sterne Properties Supporting Yorkshire Wooden Spoon Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Sterne Properties Supporting Yorkshire Wooden Spoon Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 2-7038 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with third off 2lb higher at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) last month, form that has been very well advertised by the winner since, and she was not discredited from wide stall in recent Class 4 contest at Beverley (5f, good to firm); sure to appreciate this ease in grade; good chance.
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4th

3

(19)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Glory Hyde

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Won four times in the first half of 2026 but she has come up short in Class 4 events on her last two starts; 2-3 over C&D but perhaps a shade high in the weights for now.

14/1

9th

1

(13)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Glory Hyde

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Four wins this season; not ideally positioned when down the field over C&D 13 days ago but, even so, an improved effort will be needed to defy this mark.

20/1

15th

3

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Glory Hyde

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Arrives on the crest of a wave having won four of her last five starts; a 4lb rise for her small-field Class 5 win at Ripon last month could just find her out here, though.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 22-321 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
In good form in the autumn and has continued the good work since returning last month from a break, most recently when scoring at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago; ought to be right in the thick of things again.
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1st

4

(1)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Sergeant Mayer

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

A win and a near-miss to his name in two runs here; now 7lb lower than when winning last spring but he's struggled this season, including without the trademark cheekpieces last time; needs a revival but the drop back from 6f should help.

5/1

6th

1

(11)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Sergeant Mayer

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who is well handicapped on last season's form and is one to watch in the betting; however, he finished down the field on his three starts this spring and needs to turn things around.

16/1

Form: 55633- C

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won over 5f when fresh last spring (soft ground) and was placed off today's mark on his final two starts in the autumn (both 6f, soft); runs this track well but may find 5f on good ground a bit sharp nowadays.
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2nd

3

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Thornaby Pearl

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Resurgent 8yo who has won four of his last seven starts, including at Windsor (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that was a last-gasp success but he beat a subsequent winner and this return to slower ground is no problem; big player again in his bid for a third course win.

5/1

1st

4

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Thornaby Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Adrian Nicholls

Usually claimer ridden, to set the pace or race prominently; 8yo who has never raced here but he's been competitive in nearly every race this season, winning three, and went down by just a head and a neck at Newmarket on latest outing; drawn a bit wide but needs major respect.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Thornaby Pearl

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prominent racer who made it three wins in his last five starts when making all at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Friday; it's over three years since he defied a mark this high but he has to be respected in his current mood.

11/4

Form: 27-677 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Yet to hit form after three runs this year but now 6lb lower than when winning in pretty good style over C&D (good) last June; can't be ruled out.
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4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career.

2/1

1st

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Herakles

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has reached the frame on AW in his last six starts including when a close second at Newcastle (5f; tongue-tie added) last month; record of 1-21 on turf but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he had a close call off 1lb higher at Beverley last summer; interesting contender for yard that has won this race in the last two years.

3/1

2nd

5

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Herakles

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Three of his four wins have come over C&D; not beaten far at Southwell on his last two starts; dropped another 1lb and he's a leading contender back at this track; stable runs three here.

4/1

Form: 208331 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow-starter who swooped late to score at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) three weeks ago; this veteran can be rather frustrating, though, and will need a strong pace to aim at over today's trip.
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1st

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran with 14 wins on his CV; kept on for third when dropped back to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but is inconsistent nowadays and younger rivals appeal more.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brian The Snail

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who never featured in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton nine days ago; drops back to 5f with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Slow-starting veteran who is having his 100th outing this evening; he has won 14 times already and his latest Newcastle fourth was a solid effort; should go well again.

10/1

Form: 272401 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from a disappointing run when making all for clearcut success off lowly mark at Southwell (5f, AW) this month; did that in a pretty good time for the grade but, nevertheless, recent 8lb rise asks quite a lot of him here.
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6th

5

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

All five wins have been on AW and latest was at Southwell (5f) in January; 0-12 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and is well handicapped on his close second over C&D (good) last summer; usually races prominently and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made bold bid after a short break.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Three front-running C&D wins between last May and January; below best on last two starts but he might just have needed the recent sharpener following a break and can't be passed over too lightly.

3/1

10th

6

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Prominent racer with three C&D wins on his record, including on his penultimate start in January; not so good behind Okami five days later; has tended to come on for the run after breaks in the past.

10/1

Form: 645-73 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Bettered satisfactory seasonal debut when close third of 15 at Catterick (5f, good to firm) on Monday; remains very well handicapped on some of last year's form and good ground or softer will be in her favour.
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5th

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Canaria Queen

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner who has finished runner-up in three of her last four starts, including at Catterick (5f) last week; should be in the mix again and she won't mind what the weather does.

11/2

2nd

10

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Canaria Queen

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner; bounced back from a lesser effort when second over C&D nine days ago but she was 4l behind Our Absent Friends; this is tougher.

10/1

2nd

6

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Canaria Queen

9st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

She is enjoying a good campaign and today's return to Class 5 company is in her favour; she has run well over C&D in the past and a big run looks on the cards from a handy draw.

13/2

Non-runners

Another Baar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.50
Straight Forecast £31.92
Tricast £97.01
Trifecta £98.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Glory Hyde

Telegraph:

Arlington

The Star:

Canaria Queen

POSTDATA:

Another Baar

RP RATINGS:

Brian The Snail

Daily Mirror:

Sergeant Mayer

The Sun:

Glory Hyde

D Express:

Arlington

Daily Record:

Canaria Queen

THE NORTH:

Another Baar

The Times:

Brian The Snail