June 19 / 15.50 Ripon

15.50

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Ripon Races Ladies Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Ripon Races Ladies Day Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 58-702 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in the past; on a losing run but he retains plenty of ability and ran well for second at Hamilton two weeks ago; not sure stall 1 will be a positive but at least the stable ended a barren spell with a double on Tuesday.
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7th

2

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Commanche Falls

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

9yo whose last win was in September 2023 and it's possible that he'll need this first outing since February; however, he won this in 2021 and showed spark when twice finishing second in Bahrain this January (6f, good/good to firm); not ruled out.

11/1

7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Commanche Falls

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A tremendous campaigner over the years with two Stewards' Cups to his name; in and out this season and only twelfth in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, but he has clear possibilities on his fast-finishing second to stablemate Northern Ticker over C&D in August; 1lb lower today.

16/1

8

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Commanche Falls

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two years since his last win but this dual Stewards' Cup winner is more realistically treated these days and he gave his younger stablemate Northern Ticker a race at York last month; not so good at Doncaster last week and he will do well to win this race in his fourth attempt (seventh in 2021, runner-up in 2022 and sixth last year).

16/1

3/1

Form: 05-041 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Met some traffic when fourth at Windsor on his penultimate start and confirmed his wellbeing with a 6f win at Doncaster 13 days ago; that form is working out and a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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14th

9

(16)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Trefor

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charles Hills

Only 1lb higher than for his win at York's Ebor meeting (5.4f, good to firm) last August; Windsor fourth in May was promising and the Wokingham was always going to be a tough task latest; not dismissed.

16/1

22th

28

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Trefor

9st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charles Hills

Useful form at a less competitive level in 2025, following 6f wins last June with one in a valuable York race (extended 5f, good to firm) in August; kept on well after being slightly checked in his run at Windsor in May but he has more to prove over this stiff 6f on course debut.

33/1

Form: 744098 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Better on AW than turf but handicapped accordingly; he has run some good races in defeat for Tim Easterby this year but without suggesting he is the answer this time; cheekpieces return.
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8th

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fivethousandtoone

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Faced with his optimum conditions but he is 3lb higher than for his win in this race last summer; each-way claims once again.

10/1

6th

8

(14)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Fivethousandtoone

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner, only 1-27 on grass; never the slightest threat on return to turf at Leicester; others have more convincing profiles.

16/1

11th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Fivethousandtoone

8st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner who has finished close up on Tapeta (5f/6f) in his last three runs; record of 1-26 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) last summer; dangerous.

8/1

Form: 2-6810 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two runs at the track have seen him in the money, placed in last season's Great St Wilfrid; good effort to win at Thirsk last month but he turned in a lacklustre effort at York's Dante meeting; no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run.
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12th

18

(16)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Infrequent winner nowadays; faded into fifth of 13 at Hamilton four weeks ago; well below his last winning mark but that reflects a decline in his form.

20/1

5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

Form: 65-001 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Quiet start to the year but he bounced back to his best with a game success at Doncaster (5f, good) 12 days ago; going back over 6f should suit and a promising 7lb claimer has been booked; one to consider.
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3rd

11

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Baldomero

9st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Multiple wins but he's won just once on turf in nearly two years and is suited by good or slower ground; two fair efforts of late (no help from the draw at Chester recently) but there may be other days.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Baldomero

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

His turf wins (5f to 6.5f) have come on good or slower; well held in three runs this spring but he offered more at Doncaster one week ago, when third despite blowing the start; mark fine and he needs respecting on this first visit to Chester on his 70th start.

11/2

3rd

5

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Baldomero

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

His turf wins have come on good or slower including heavy ground; well held in three runs this spring but he won three times on AW during the winter and was successful in this race last year; now 2lb lower than for his last win and has claims if he can rediscover his spark.

9/1

Form: 217225 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW over the winter and he's continued the good work on turf, second at Thirsk and Doncaster before finishing fifth in a hot race at Haydock 19 days ago (6f, good); didn't help himself with a slow start on that occasion but he ran into plenty of traffic before finishing his race off well; needs everything to fall right for him but suspect he's still well treated if getting a strong pace and some luck in running.
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1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

Form: 16-090 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well short of his best this year, including when attracting support the last twice; this isn't so demanding as York last time but others still appeal more.
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10th

7

(19)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Not the force of old but that is reflected in his handicap mark; has undergone wind surgery since his latest run but it isn't enough to earn him the vote in this competitive race; usual headgear is absent today.

22/1

6th

4

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

First Folio

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Five visits here have resulted in three wins and two places, all at 6f; made an encouraging return when fourth of nine at Ripon three weeks ago and he's slipped to a dangerous mark; tempting.

6/1

4th

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All of his four wins have been at Yarmouth (6f, good/good to firm) and latest was in September 2024; well treated on old form but he had a mixed record last season and was well held in the autumn on his final two runs; has a bit to prove after six months off and others are preferred.

12/1

Form: 0518-2 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His three wins have come on soft ground, the latest off 2lb lower at Doncaster last October; promising reappearance at Carlisle three weeks ago (5f, good to soft) but drying ground wouldn't look ideal.
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4th

1

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

His two standout efforts for this yard have come over 6f at Kempton; dropping into a Class 5 can help; each-way shout.

12/1

10th

20

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Irish Nectar

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Not beaten far on AW at Kempton last time but previous turf run was a poor one; would benefit from plenty of rain (all three wins on soft).

25/1

Form: 039-32 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Six wins and eight placed efforts from his 22 course visits; not far off his recent best in two starts this year and should give his running but Class 2 might be a stretch for him, especially on drying ground.
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7th

2

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Fortamour

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst.

4/1

2nd

9

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Fortamour

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time course winner but well held in his three runs this year and latest was over C&D (good to soft) last month; has form figures of 1242 in this race in the last four years but he needs to turn things around off a sliding mark.

12/1

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Irish Nectar

The Times:

Trefor

SPOTLIGHT:

Pals Battalion

Daily Mail:

Baldomero

POSTDATA:

Commanche Falls

The Star:

Fortamour

The Guardian:

Trefor

Telegraph:

Pals Battalion

TOPSPEED:

Irish Nectar

D Express:

Irish Nectar

Daily Mirror:

Baldomero

Daily Record:

Commanche Falls