May 29 / 16.20 Ripon

16.20

Good

Joe Simpson Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Joe Simpson Memorial Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 45-735

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on slower than good; not at her best over 5f here 11 days ago but her earlier close third at Catterick was a solid run; Duran Fentiman replaces a 7lb claimer; chance.
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5th

8

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Productive mare who has been successful three times this term and finished a creditable second in last two C&D attempts; came up short last time, however, and may be in the assessor's grip now.

8/1

5th

7

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Three 5f handicap wins this year, the latest over C&D last week when comfortably outpointing six rivals; the combination of a 5lb penalty and stronger opposition may find her out.

13/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

In-form mare; twice successful this season, including at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good; from 5lb lower); runner-up at Ripon on last two outings (Tees Aggregates a close third on penultimate start); has no issues with this track; merits respect.

7/2

Form: 3-0650 CD

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two of his three turf wins have come over C&D, the latest off 5lb higher last September (soft ground); not in top form when last seen in February.
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8th

8

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Eldeyaar

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seemingly perked up by change of headgear when winning from the front at Thirsk (6f, good; first-time visor) in April and again ran well when third of 17 over that C&D last month; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Eldeyaar

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

A switch of headgear saw him end a losing run when making most in a big-field handicap over C&D last month; not in the same form when third at Southwell 16 days ago; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Responded well to a change of headgear when making all in a 17-runner handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago (6f, good); 6lb higher back on AW and he's not the only pace influence in the field.

5/1

Form: 365304 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Several good AW runs this year and he is rated 9lb lower on turf than AW; rain won't bother him and although there are risks involved, a prominent showing would be no surprise; visor the headgear of choice today.
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10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

10/1

Form: 457-66 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor).
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4th

3

(9)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:08 Nottingham

Enderman

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Poor strike-rate but one of his two successes came over C&D; creditable effort in a Ripon handicap (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago and a 2lb drop makes him eligible for this grade for the first time; looks highly likely to run a big race.

9/2

5

(10)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Enderman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor).

10/1

5

(10)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Enderman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor).

10/1

Form: 530-13 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win a 6f handicap at Leicester (good to firm) on his seasonal return 19 days ago; respectable third under a penalty six days later; further progress required to take this and his best form has come on good to firm.
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3rd

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Currently 2-4 over C&D (also finished fourth in this last year off 4lb lower); a disappointing effort last time will need forgiving but the return here will help, this time with 7lb being taken off by Jake Dickson.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Scored three times off lower marks in May-July last term (ended up with a peak mark 7lb higher than current one); generally consistent since, running-on third at Nottingham (6f, good) most recently; in the mix.

6/1

3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times last season, the most recent coming at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in July; respectable third over this C&D on his return in April and kept on for fifth of 11 at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; contender if things drop right.

4/1

Form: 525792 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, including this race in 2023 (also finished second in it in 2024); ran well on his recent return to turf, finishing a close second of 13 at Thirsk (6f, good to firm); rain won't be an issue and he's a solid candidate.
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4th

8

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Four-time course winner whose mark continues to fall and he hasn't been devoid of spark this season; however, this 9yo needs to better what he's shown on his last three starts (the first of them over C&D).

14/1

11th

8

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Hurstwood

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Niven

Beaten a nose by Mrs Trump in this race last year when rated 5lb higher; not at his best this year but his Redcar fourth in May offered hope he could add to his 11 wins.

12/1

6th

10

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Hurstwood

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Niven

Recorded his tenth turf win when scoring at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) in October; now 2lb lower than for that success but he's been short of spark in three runs this season and needs to raise his game.

12/1

Form: 4560-9 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.
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7

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Elliott

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; no show in two runs since returning to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024); steps back up in trip and headgear removed; market watch advised.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 427-22 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.
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9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

2nd

13

(1)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:47 Catterick

Variety Island

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

led early, soon prominent

9/1

Form: 070-94

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Thirsk 12 days ago, finishing close up in fourth (6f, good to firm; Hurstwood second); new cheekpieces can help and he's one to consider, especially with rain in his favour.
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15

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:48 Thirsk

Juryman

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Respectable effort when beaten 1l over C&D in May but his overall profile is patchy and today's cheekpieces didn't seem to work when used for the first time 34 days ago.

25/1

10

(15)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Juryman

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

Ran well at Thirsk 12 days ago, finishing close up in fourth (6f, good to firm; Hurstwood second); new cheekpieces can help and he's one to consider, especially with rain in his favour.

8/1

10

(15)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Juryman

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

Ran well at Thirsk 12 days ago, finishing close up in fourth (6f, good to firm; Hurstwood second); new cheekpieces can help and he's one to consider, especially with rain in his favour.

8/1

16/1

Form: -76085 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
His best form has come on AW but rated lower in this sphere and he wasn't beaten far into sixth in a slightly higher grade at Thirsk 12 days ago (6f, good to firm); made fairly heavy weather of it though and others appeal more for win purposes.
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10

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Better

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins have been on AW and latest was 11 months ago; 0-15 on turf but he had a near-miss at Nottingham (5f, good) in July and has run respectably in two of his three subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

12/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Better

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Finished five places behind Arlington at Ripon 11 days ago but he met trouble in running; beaten only a head at Nottingham (5f, good) earlier in July and a repeat of that form would give him reasonable claims.

5/1

7th

4

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Ripon

Better

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Chased home Canaria Queen in a Nottingham classified event 11 days ago and 1lb better off for a head defeat today; ran another good race at Newcastle on Saturday, never nearer than at the finish; new blinkers replace cheekpieces; has the ability to win a race of this nature but he's an habitual slow starter so will always need some luck in running.

8/1

Form: 32127- D BF

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
13th-time lucky when winning a Newcastle handicap (6f) last September; good C&D run last summer; has an absence to overcome but yard have their small string in rude health.
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1st

5

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Missmimi

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Her three wins have come on stiffer tracks but she's a consistent mare who finished well to be right on the scene over C&D 18 days ago (good); today's slower surface should place a greater emphasis on stamina that will suit.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Missmimi

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Her three wins have come on stiffer tracks but she's a consistent mare who finished well to be right on the scene over C&D 18 days ago (good); today's slower surface should place a greater emphasis on stamina that will suit.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Missmimi

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Her three wins have come on stiffer tracks but she's a consistent mare who finished well to be right on the scene over C&D 18 days ago (good); today's slower surface should place a greater emphasis on stamina that will suit.

4/1

Form: 505/08

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to beat a rival in two runs back from a mammoth absence (both 5f on good to firm); new cheekpieces not enough to tempt.
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8th

8

(3)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fumbleinthejungle

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: John David Riches

Exposed 13-race maiden who has offered little for this yard after a mammoth absence.

50/1

8th

9

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Fumbleinthejungle

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: John David Riches

Winless in 12 starts and it was an uphill grind in handicaps last year; wore aids on last two starts but not today; one to watch on return from break.

16/1

10th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Fumbleinthejungle

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: John David Riches

Minor form so far and he's been well held at big prices in classified events at Wolverhampton and over C&D on his last two starts.

66/1

Form: 6087-6

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-19 and thoroughly exposed but she showed up well for long way on reappearance at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month; each-way claims.
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3rd

6

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Miss Rainbow

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Game effort to win a 5f handicap at Thirsk (good ground) last month; dropped away having made the running at Newcastle 13 days ago; has run well at Carlisle before but over 5f and this test might be stiffer than ideal.

12/1

11th

13

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Rainbow

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Course winner (6f); arrives having been in good form, seeing off her 11 rivals at Thirsk (5f, good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another solid effort.

12/1

1st

7

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Miss Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Won this last year (first-time visor) and quickly added to that with further wins at Catterick (7f), Newcastle (6f), and back here (6f), rising steadily in the weights; she's a likely pace angle, only worn down inside final furlong at Catterick (6f; 17-2) 25 days ago.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £67.40
Straight Forecast £49.79
Tricast £251.33
Trifecta £297.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Ishe Worth Agamble

SPOTLIGHT:

Hurstwood

The Times:

Tickets

POSTDATA:

Canaria Queen

The Guardian:

Variety Island

RP RATINGS:

Bellagio Man

D Express:

Enderman

Daily Mirror:

Ishe Worth Agamble

Daily Mail:

Tickets

The Star:

Hurstwood

Daily Record:

Hurstwood