May 18 / 17.10 Ripon

17.10

Good

Racing Welfare Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Racing Welfare Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 50-161 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Poor last year but much improved this spring and appreciated the step back up from 5f when having two of these behind over C&D nine days ago; 7lb rise will make things tougher but he's better drawn today and goes on the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 26-644

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
One of a few to pull hard and find trouble in a messy race behind Barmyblade over C&D nine days ago; has not been beaten far in any start since handicapping and is 8lb better off with the winner, which entitles her to at least close the gap.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 00-943

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has twice shown plenty of speed since dropped from 1m and fitted with a visor, each time from wide stalls; fared better on that front today and needs considering.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Sanbona

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won twice in minor 5f events last summer (AW and good to soft); also ran well when second to Crocus Time over C&D last August; recent return to action at Redcar may have been needed but there wasn't enough encouragement to earn him the vote this time.

16/1

9th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Sanbona

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

5f wins on AW/turf in August/September last year and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, his campaign concluded with two disappointing runs and he needs to get back on track on this reappearance outing.

14/1

Form: 707

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten some way in her three runs (5f-7f), the past twice at triple-figure prices; this is more realistic now handicapping but best to see support before considering her.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Bryan Smart

Nine-race maiden who hasn't built on a promising handicap debut at Ripon (6f, good) in May; well held in three starts over 5f-7f here; look elsewhere.

20/1

15

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Queens Palace

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Unplaced in eight starts and unraced on soft; watching brief suggested.

50/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Only poor form shown thus far and a below-par fifth of ten in 6f Thirsk classified event ten days ago; she's hard to warm to.

16/1

Form: 7-2523

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's had his chances in some low-grade AW handicaps for David Loughnane this year; can pull hard and this return to sprinting may suit, switched to cheekpieces from blinkers, for his new yard having been picked up for 3,500gns.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Catterick

Hype Merchant

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Roger Fell

Proved a reliable maiden for David Loughnane and he posted a good staying-on fifth of ten for his new yard in 6f Ripon handicap six days ago; this return to 7f promises to suit so he's a player.

7/4

2

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Catterick

Hype Merchant

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Roger Fell

Proved a reliable maiden for David Loughnane and he posted a good staying-on fifth of ten for his new yard in 6f Ripon handicap six days ago; this return to 7f promises to suit so he's a player.

7/4

5th

3

(4)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Hype Merchant

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Maiden who's had his chances in some low-grade AW handicaps for David Loughnane this year; can pull hard and this return to sprinting may suit, switched to cheekpieces from blinkers, for his new yard having been picked up for 3,500gns.

7/1

Form: 68-785

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Tom Ward and made an ordinary debut for new connections late last month, when behind Sanbona and Ziva's Star; it's hard to find a reason why she'll turn things round.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Diesel

8st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Regressive nine-race maiden, who has not finished closer than 4l to a winner and was tenth of 11 on her recent stable debut at Bath (1m, good to soft).

14/1

10th

11

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Bath

Lady Diesel

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Fergal O’Brien

Eight-race maiden who was safely held in 7f Lingfield classified in July, her only run for Barry Brennan; not yet proven over 1m and needs to up her game on debut for latest new stable.

16/1

14

(15)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield

Lady Diesel

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Barry Brennan

A whiff of ability for her previous two stables (seven runs in total) but she nevertheless needs to show something new on debut for this yard.

25/1

12/1

Form: 90-544

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Bit more this year, having undergone wind surgery, but that's not saying much; she was better drawn than Sanbona when behind him at Redcar last time and is only slightly better off today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

22-race maiden; third in a Leicester classified two runs ago (cheekpieces on first time) but well beaten last time.

25/1

7th

12

(8)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Zivas Star

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Proved resurgent in first-time cheekpieces at Leicester (classified race) most recently but has her limitations and remains a maiden.

33/1

3rd

6

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Zivas Star

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

20-race maiden who has finished down the field in her three runs (5f-7f) this season; cheekpieces are now added but this looks a tough assignment on the figures and others are preferred.

33/1

Form: 90459-

Last run: 232 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
7f looked to stretch her on the AW when last seen but she'd previously looked exposed as ordinary; will need to have improved during her eight months on the sidelines.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(3)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Poppy

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

Unplaced in all 14 starts and was always in the rear in a classified event at Southwell (7f) last month; blinkers are now tried and she needs to raise her game back in a handicap.

33/1

7th

8

(5)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Twilight Poppy

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Unplaced in all 13 starts and has plenty to find, even at this level.

33/1

6th

9

(10)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Poppy

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Out of the frame in all 12 starts and her stamina remains questionable; cheekpieces need to make a difference.

25/1

Form: -33140 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Kept exclusively to Tapeta since handicapping and has been given two months off after a below-par effort; exposed now and will need to better his AW work if he's to take this from a wide stall.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(6)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Causin A Commotion

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

5f and 6f Tapeta winner who's been placed over C&D; in poor form in all five starts for his current trainer; much more needed.

50/1

5th

2

(4)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Causin A Commotion

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

Two course wins (5f/6f) for Kevin Ryan last winter but has struggled in four runs for current stable.

20/1

25/1

Form: 87-078

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £13.15
Tricast £35.07
Trifecta £34.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Barmyblade

SPOTLIGHT:

Sanbona

The Star:

Lady Diesel

POSTDATA:

Barmyblade

Telegraph:

Barmyblade

D Express:

Barmyblade

Daily Mirror:

Barmyblade

The Sun:

Barmyblade

Daily Record:

Barmyblade

The Times:

Sanbona