June 19 / 15.40 Ascot

15.40

Good To Firm

Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £141775
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 67-213

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Second to Lady Vivian in Southwell maiden (1m4f, AW) in March on third start then easily won Musselburgh maiden (12.4f, good to soft); improved again when third in Listed Cheshire Oaks (11.3f, good); mixed messages from that form with Minnie Hauk following up in the Oaks but the runner-up being unplaced in French Group 3; this stiffer stamina test can suit; not ruled out.
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5

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Caspi Star

8st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Musselburgh maiden winner (1m4f, good to soft) who was third in a hot running of the Listed Cheshire Oaks in May (11.3f, good); well beaten in Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) but failed to settle and, in view of the penultimate form, is not ruled out now back down in grade.

12/1

1

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Caspi Star

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Second to Lady Vivian in Southwell maiden (1m4f, AW) in March on third start then easily won Musselburgh maiden (12.4f, good to soft); improved again when third in Listed Cheshire Oaks (11.3f, good); mixed messages from that form with Minnie Hauk following up in the Oaks but the runner-up being unplaced in French Group 3; this stiffer stamina test can suit; not ruled out.

9/1

3rd

1

(5)

7th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 75y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Caspi Star

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear but in touch with leaders, ridden and headway 1f out, stayed on and went third inside final furlong

20/1

Form: 12

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Impressive on debut at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) in April; runner-up in Group 3 Salsabil Stakes at Navan (1m2f, soft) when no match for the winner (subsequently fourth in the Oaks) but had to wait for a clear run and her pedigree provides optimism regarding this longer trip; this very lightly raced filly could take her form to a new level today; one to consider.
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1st

8

(5)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Catalina Delcarpio

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won 1m2f filles' maiden here on debut (good); subsequently placed in Navan Group 3 (1m2f, soft) and in Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot (1m4f, gd-fm) when the 2-1 favourite; testing ground may not have suited on seasonal return in the Park Express at the Curragh (1m, sft-hvy); should improve for that and yard red-hot, but needs to prove effectiveness for this trip.

100/30

4th

5

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Catalina Delcarpio

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Reached a very useful level in three starts last season, landing 1m2f Leopardstown maiden before beaten 2.75l into second in Group 3 at Navan; stepped up in trip and beaten 2-1 favourite when third in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot when last seen 288 days ago; open to further improvement; acts on soft; yard won this last year; trip may be a bit sharp on return.

9/2

2

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Catalina Delcarpio

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Impressive on debut at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) in April; runner-up in Group 3 Salsabil Stakes at Navan (1m2f, soft) when no match for the winner (subsequently fourth in the Oaks) but had to wait for a clear run and her pedigree provides optimism regarding this longer trip; this very lightly raced filly could take her form to a new level today; one to consider.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 55-275

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Sole win from seven starts came in Tipperary maiden last year and on the face of it she's down the Ballydoyle pecking order; soundly beaten when Listed fifth at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last time but she didn't enjoy a clear run and her pedigree suggests she will relish this step up in trip, with her dam having won this race for connections in 2018; stayed on well for second in Group 3 Park Express Stakes (1m, good) in April; interesting outsider.
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3

(3)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:50 Killarney

Ecstatic

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Sole win came in Tipperary 2yo maiden but career-best on seasonal return when second in Group 3 Park Express Stakes (1m, good) at the Curragh in April; 1m4f seemed beyond her in Group 2 Ribblesdale on latest and now reverts to 1m; claims.

15/2

3

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Ecstatic

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Sole win from seven starts came in Tipperary maiden last year and on the face of it she's down the Ballydoyle pecking order; soundly beaten when Listed fifth at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last time but she didn't enjoy a clear run and her pedigree suggests she will relish this step up in trip, with her dam having won this race for connections in 2018; stayed on well for second in Group 3 Park Express Stakes (1m, good) in April; interesting outsider.

12/1

3

(4)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Ecstatic

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Seems some way down the pecking order at Ballydoyle but is a useful sort all the same, having performed well in Curragh Group 3 on reappearance; soft ground provides an excuse for lesser effort later in April; leading player on ratings.

11/4

Form: 20-761

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Two wins from eight starts and opposable on the majority of her form but she took a big step forward when upped to 10.3f at Naas (good) latest, keeping on well to win that Listed race by 1l and shaping as though 1m4f could prompt further improvement; Ryan Moore's mount of the Ballydoyle three and trainer/jockey have combined to win the last two runnings; respected.
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3rd

2

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:35 York

Garden Of Eden

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Won 10.5f Listed race in May and followed that by taking the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) by just over 3l, going away; those improved efforts came with steps up in trip and she could have more to give at 1m4f+, if bouncing back from her flop on soft ground in Germany 18 days ago; stablemate Minnie Hauk has much better form, though.

16/1

4

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Garden Of Eden

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Two wins from eight starts and opposable on the majority of her form but she took a big step forward when upped to 10.3f at Naas (good) latest, keeping on well to win that Listed race by 1l and shaping as though 1m4f could prompt further improvement; Ryan Moore's mount of the Ballydoyle three and trainer/jockey have combined to win the last two runnings; respected.

4/1

1st

1

(3)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 84y

16:20 Naas

Garden Of Eden

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A P O’Brien

led early, soon headed and prominent

13/2

Form: 1-139

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
2-2 (1m/1m2f, AW) before third to subsequent Oaks runner-up Whirl in Group 3 Musidora (10.2f, good to firm; Serenity Prayer a neck ahead in second); well beaten herself in the Oaks but perhaps the slow ground and/or track didn't suit; top stable (runs three) has fine record in this race and she retains potential; not written off in first-time headgear.
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5

(7)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Go Go Boots

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

2-2 (1m/1m2f, AW) before third to subsequent Oaks runner-up Whirl in Group 3 Musidora (10.2f, good to firm; Serenity Prayer a neck ahead in second); well beaten herself in the Oaks but perhaps the slow ground and/or track didn't suit; top stable (runs three) has fine record in this race and she retains potential; not written off in first-time headgear.

16/1

9th

4

(4)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Go Go Boots

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

By Night Of Thunder out of a Lingfield Oaks Trial winner; winning novice events at Lingfield (1m/1m2f, AW) on first two starts showed plenty of promise, which she followed with third of six in the Group 3 Musidora at York (10.3f, good to firm; weak 9-1) 23 days ago; may be able to improve again but Whirl left her nearly 6l behind at York.

50/1

1

(1)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Go Go Boots

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Oaks entry who left a positive impression with her novice wins at Lingfield (AW) in December and 16 days ago, overcoming a slow start on first occasion and always prominent when well on top at 2-11 last time; has much more to do in this line-up but her stable is the dominant one in this race.

9/2

Form: 1-6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to win at Dundalk (7f, AW) last September on sole 2yo start and may have needed her comeback run at Naas (10.3f, good; Listed) last month, when sixth of eight behind Garden Of Eden; unexposed and bred to be suited by 1m4f but has plenty to find in today's company.
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8th

2

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hollys Graces

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced 4yo won 7f course maiden on debut in September 2024; well held in four runs last year in good-class company; return to AW could spark a revival on handicap debut but it will need to.

16/1

17th

12

(12)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Hollys Graces

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly raced 3yo won Dundalk AW maiden on debut a year ago but well held in three runs this year in good-class company; drops in trip here with plenty to prove.

25/1

6

(11)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Hollys Graces

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Henry De Bromhead

Kept on well to win at Dundalk (7f, AW) last September on sole 2yo start and may have needed her comeback run at Naas (10.3f, good; Listed) last month, when sixth of eight behind Garden Of Eden; unexposed and bred to be suited by 1m4f but has plenty to find in today's company.

33/1

Form: 515-33 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
0-3 in Group 3 and Listed races since winning a maiden at Gowran Park last September on second start, most recently third to stablemate Garden Of Eden at Naas (10.3f, good); however, given who she's trained by (she's one of three for the stable) it's possible she'll take a sizeable step forward at some stage, and perhaps the first-time blinkers will facilitate that; Port Fairy improved in a first-time visor to win this last year for the yard.
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9th

9

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Island Hopping

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Just 1-12 but has faced some stiff tasks in group races; her standout effort was a third in the Irish Oaks; was well below that form in a fillies' Listed race at Naas last time and has to rebound over a new trip.

12/1

9th

9

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Island Hopping

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Just 1-12 but has faced some stiff tasks in group races; her standout effort was a third in the Irish Oaks; was well below that form in a fillies' Listed race at Naas last time and has to rebound over a new trip.

12/1

Form: 5-211 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Beat Caspi Star to win maiden at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March on third start and followed up on handicap debut at Chester (12.2f, good) last month, when clear with the runner-up; this is a big step up in grade but she's just the type her trainer excels with and she could have lots more to offer.
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5th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 1

14:30 Musselburgh

Lady Vivian

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Maiden and front-running handicap winner last spring, who found her one Group and two Listed assignments much harder afterwards but those were her best form; all those were at about 1m4f but her second from off the pace at Toulouse on final outing gave hope for this longer trip; improvement needed.

12/1

9

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Lady Vivian

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Had 1m4f wins in the spring in a maiden at Southwell (AW) and handicap at Chester (good); 11-1 for Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) two months ago, racing a bit freely and never threatening in seventh of 11 but that is her best form; might still be able to build on that.

8/1

8

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Lady Vivian

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Beat Caspi Star to win maiden at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March on third start and followed up on handicap debut at Chester (12.2f, good) last month, when clear with the runner-up; this is a big step up in grade but she's just the type her trainer excels with and she could have lots more to offer.

10/1

Form: 1-22

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has raced three times and improved when upped to 1m2f at Newmarket (good to firm) latest, beaten about 3l when second in that Listed contest; the winner is a top prospect and the third won a Listed race next time; shaped as though 1m4f could be a good fit and she's firmly in calculations for a top stable which has a prolific record in this race and runs three this time.
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6th

9

(10)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Life Is Beautiful

8st 13lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Progressive filly who finished second in the Listed Pretty Polly at Newmarket (good to firm) in May; went close in a Deauville Group 3 (also 1m2f, good) last time; untried on a softer surface but she's a big player; one of three for a yard that has won three of the last nine renewals.

7/2

9

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Life Is Beautiful

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has raced three times and improved when upped to 1m2f at Newmarket (good to firm) latest, beaten about 3l when second in that Listed contest; the winner is a top prospect and the third won a Listed race next time; shaped as though 1m4f could be a good fit and she's firmly in calculations for a top stable which has a prolific record in this race and runs three this time.

13/2

2nd

4

(5)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Newmarket

Life Is Beautiful

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Promise at Kempton (1m, AW) comprises a success and creditable second; still open to progress but is deserted by Kieran Shoemark, who prefers stablemate Sand Gazelle.

14/1

Form: 12

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) in April and runner-up in the Group 3 Musidora (10.2f, good to firm) last month; no match for the winner at York but that was Whirl, who has since gone very close in the Oaks; very much shaped last time as though she would benefit from today's longer trip and this well-bred contender is on the shortlist.
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8th

8

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Serenity Prayer

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Won debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) in April and runner-up in Group 3 Musidora at York (10.2f, good to firm) in May; not far off the latter form when she tried 1m4f in the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (good to firm) but that sixth of 11 was rather disappointing for the second favourite; she didn't see it out that well either but her dam was Group 3 winner at 1m6f.

8/1

10

(10)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Serenity Prayer

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won on debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) in April and runner-up in the Group 3 Musidora (10.2f, good to firm) last month; no match for the winner at York but that was Whirl, who has since gone very close in the Oaks; very much shaped last time as though she would benefit from today's longer trip and this well-bred contender is on the shortlist.

3/1

3

(4)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Serenity Prayer

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

By Dubawi; dam 7f-1m6f winner (including Group 3; RPR 104), who is sister to 1,000 Guineas and Oaks winner Love; joint-favourite, asserted in clearcut fashion in eight-runner maiden at Newbury (1m2f, good) nearly five weeks ago; shoots up in class but looks an excellent prospect.

4/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of last month's debut run at Newmarket (1m2f, good) when winning comfortably at 5-4 at Southwell (1m4f, AW); takes on vastly tougher opposition today and has by far the worst chance on ratings, but she's one of three for a stable with an excellent record in this race and it remains to be seen where the ceiling of her ability lies.
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11

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Understudy

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Runner-up in the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) in June and, while that form hasn't worked out, the Group 3 in which she was fourth at Deauville (1m4f, good to soft) last month has been boosted by the subsequent exploits of the runner-up/fifth; could be a contender.

15/2

10

(5)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Understudy

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made debut in May and won at Southwell (1m4f, AW) on second start before very creditable second at 40-1 in the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm), albeit no match for the winner; every chance she'll continue to progress and she has leading form claims now back down in grade.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £291.80
Straight Forecast £257.45
Tricast £764.59
Trifecta £2313.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Serenity Prayer

NEWMARKET:

Life Is Beautiful

The Guardian:

Catalina Delcarpio

Telegraph:

Lady Vivian

The Times:

Hollys Graces

POSTDATA:

Caspi Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Ecstatic

The Star:

Catalina Delcarpio

Daily Mail:

Life Is Beautiful

D Express:

Life Is Beautiful

TOPSPEED:

Serenity Prayer

LAMBOURN:

Serenity Prayer

Daily Mirror:

Serenity Prayer

The Sun:

Serenity Prayer

Daily Record:

Serenity Prayer