May 29 / 16.55 Ripon

16.55

Good

Ripon Races Ladies Day 19th June Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 4f 10y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Ripon Races Ladies Day 19th June Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 116-67 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Not at the top of her game on either run this season (1m2f, AW) but she won two in a row in the second half of last year (1m4f/11.6f, soft/good to soft) and could bounce back with a bold show if slow ground prevails.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Free Speech

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Three-time winner who didn't get the breaks when sixth on her stable debut at Newcastle at the start of May and she went down narrowly at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 17 days later; these conditions should be fine and she warrants consideration.

6/1

2nd

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Free Speech

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Sam England

Three wins for Ed Dunlop; sold for 5,000gns last October; denied a run on several occasions on her stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 17 days ago; will be suited by the step back up in trip and not out of this.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Free Speech

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Patchy during a limited campaign last year for Ed Dunlop; wins as a 3yo came on soft turf and this trip looks a bare minimum for her new yard on comeback.

16/1

Form: 622-46 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) this month when back from a break and best form has come on AW; however, he may have needed that recent run and there have been hints of promise on grass; on a handy mark on his AW form from the end of last year and could have a part to play.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

17:15 Pontefract

Something

10st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Made all at Ripon (1m4f, good) in May on stable debut and he's been a good second on two of his three starts since (1m4f, good/good to firm), including here; didn't convince with his stamina for 2m back in January 2025 but a staying trip is worth another go and he's a major player if seeing it out.

5/4

2nd

2

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

16:12 Catterick

Something

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Front-runner who has done all his winning at Newcastle (AW) and Ripon, most recently in May on debut for new stable; has remained in form; should take well to Catterick, given his style of racing; possibilities.

100/30

3rd

4

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

19:00 Ripon

Something

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

First two wins were at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) and last two have been over C&D (good to soft/good); his last success was on his stable debut last month and he backed that up with a front-running second at Pontefract (1m4f) last week; that was a four-runner race but he chased home a progressive stablemate who has scored again since; respected off same mark.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 264-75

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who is one to watch in the betting on his third stable start; promising second on debut last February (9.4f, AW) but unable to recapture that promise since and needs to raise his game.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Ancient Myth

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: N F Glynn

Flat winner showed little in maiden hurdles and similar story on handicap debut at Killarney when he never travelled; eased 2lb and blinkers now tried.

33/1

10th

5

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Ancient Myth

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: N F Glynn

Flat winner on fast ground for David O'Meara; huge odds and well held in three maiden hurdles for this yard at 2m-2m1f; potential improver stepped up in trip for handicap debut.

10/1

13th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:20 Punchestown

Ancient Myth

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: N F Glynn

Flat winner has been soundly beaten at long odds in maiden hurdles at Killarney and Ballinrobe; will do better when handicapping.

80/1

Form: 73224- D

Last run: 289 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
A longer trip would be preferable and she lacks a recent run, but she was runner-up three times last season (all at 2m), including on her reappearance, and could give a good account on this return to action.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

Valley Of Flowers

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

She recorded the latest of her six wins when readily taking five-runner Carlisle handicap (1m3f, good) last month; not disgraced at York over an extended 2m on her next two starts and now drops back in trip and grade; acts on most ground and warrants consideration.

8/1

6th

9

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Valley Of Flowers

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Behind a couple of these when fourth over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago but that was still a respectable run and she won at Carlisle (1m3f, good) prior to that; went close in this race in 2024; not ruled out.

14/1

4th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Valley Of Flowers

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Five-runner race at Carlisle (1m3f) last Saturday was first win since 2023 and she's a dependable sort who finished a C&D second (twice) and fourth in July 2024 and 2025 on her only three appearances at York; going back up 5lb since Carlisle seems to pose the difficulty but she should be on the premises.

13/2

Form: 657-54 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two easy wins on heavy ground last April and well handicapped on that form; his form has been mixed across his six starts since last September but rain would be a plus and he's not ruled out.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

Clansman

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Soft and heavy-ground turf winner who won twice in the spring (1m4f/2m, AW); easy to excuse latest effort when down the field in a competitive consolation race; mark okay and he's not dismissed back on turf.

16/1

Form: 545-93

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His form has gone the wrong way and he's yet to prove he wants this far, but last month's 8l third of ten at Ayr (1m2f, good) was a step back in the right direction and he shaped as though this trip would be worth another go.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Curran

10st 11lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Two wins since joining Rod Millman, the latest a wide-margin success in a small field at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm) last month; second at Chepstow 25 days ago; handles good to soft but more to prove if it is slower.

16/1

2nd

2

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chepstow

Curran

10st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Six-time winner, latterly in comfortable fashion at the expense of three rivals at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm); strongly considered off 4lb higher; Charlie Tucker claims 7lb, replacing Oisin Murphy.

4/1

1st

1

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

20:51 Salisbury

Curran

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Not particularly consistent this term for new stable but his most recent Class 5 attempt resulted in Bath win (1m6f, good; narrowly off 1lb lower) in June; possibilities returned to this grade.

Evs

Form: 467-85 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won heavy-ground C&D maiden last April on third start and he's dropped down the weights; however, he's failed to kick on since that win and has failed to threaten on either outing this spring.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

15:22 Musselburgh

Tokyo Bay

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Philip Kirby

1m4f scorer for previous yard; faded late over 1m6f last time for new stable but was returning from a break; check the market signals with that outing under his belt.

10/1

6th

4

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Tokyo Bay

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Philip Kirby

1m4f heavy-ground maiden winner last spring; hasn't progressed in handicaps and cheekpieces (discarded) failed to reignite the spark at Hamilton in June, after which he left Karl Burke; market support would aid his cause on this stable debut.

14/1

7th

4

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Tokyo Bay

9st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

1m4f heavy ground maiden winner last spring; hasn't progressed in handicaps and, although cheekpieces are added, he'll have to raise his game if he's to bag a first handicap.

10/1

Form: 8-6627

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
It's ages since he won and he's nothing like the force of old but he's on a reduced mark and went close at Hamilton two starts ago; with a clear run he'd have been closer than a 5l seventh of 14 in a higher grade at York last time and he's one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:05 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 6lb

J: Jack Power

T: James Moffatt

Well held when third in C&D maidens on last two hurdling starts but ran well to a point both times and has been given a wind op since; smart on the Flat at his best (fourth in 2022 Derby) and open to improvement over hurdles on this handicap debut.

8/1

3rd

4

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:42 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Formerly smart on the Flat (fourth in 2022 Derby) but was knocking about in low-grade handicaps last year; well beaten on stable/hurdle debut in May but shaped with much more promise when third over C&D (albeit well held in the end) later that month, and might collect another minor prize today.

10/1

3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Low-grade Flat performer who joined this yard for £5,000; 25-1 and tailed off in a good-ground maiden at Hexham.

14/1

Form: 440-07

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Freedom Day

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Sole success came in Redcar novice in April 2023 when trained by the Gosdens; unsuccessful in five starts over hurdles this year for current yard and three modest efforts on the Flat since; on a career-low mark but hard to fancy.

25/1

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

8th

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

Form: 7-5578

Last run: 83 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Patchy Flat form this year and made it 0-21 under both codes when tailed off over hurdles at Down Royal in March; sold out of Anthony McCann's yard for £2,500 later that month; however, he's on a handy mark if a change of scenery has given him a boost; one to keep a close eye on in the betting.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Warrior Lion

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

29-race maiden who has struggled back over hurdles in his last two runs; finished second in a classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in January but was beaten 6l and that took his AW record to 0-12; down the list.

7/1

8th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Warrior Lion

10st 8lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Runner-up in basement-grade AW race in January but pulled up over C&D (good to soft) when back over hurdles last month and now 0-28 overall; stable has much more obvious chance with Captain Cool.

25/1

8

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Warrior Lion

11st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Runner-up on AW last month and now has first hurdle start for current yard; however, that recent Flat form is very modest, he's achieved little in this code, and he's yet to win after 27 attempts (seven over hurdles).

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £81.30
Straight Forecast £66.32
Tricast £489.86
Trifecta £575.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Masekela

The Times:

Valley Of Flowers

D Express:

Ancient Myth

Daily Mail:

Something

NEWMARKET:

Free Speech

Telegraph:

Tokyo Bay

POSTDATA:

Clansman

RP RATINGS:

Masekela

The Guardian:

Masekela

Daily Mirror:

Masekela

The Sun:

Masekela

The Star:

Masekela

Daily Record:

Valley Of Flowers