June 19 / 15.50 Ripon

15.50

Good

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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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(1)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Commanche Falls

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Runner-up twice in a row in Bahrain (6f, good/good to firm) in January; this 9yo hasn't shone on his three starts since and his losing sequence goes back to September 2023, but perhaps the drop back in grade will trigger a revival for this C&D winner; not ruled out.

7/1

11th

5

(15)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Commanche Falls

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who ran a cracker behind a stablemate over C&D at last season's Ebor meeting; runner-up twice in Bahrain in January; low-key return to Britain last week; on a good mark but this is a tough race in which to try and rebound.

25/1

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

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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10th

10

(20)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Trefor

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Travelled powerfully before wearing down The Man close home in this race 12 months ago; he arrives 3lb higher this time around, penalised for last week's Windsor success (a race in which he was second before his win here last year); whether his draw in stall 20 is a positive remains to be seen though.

12/1

1st

3

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Trefor

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Had two C&D wins under his belt before finishing close up in the last two runnings of this (both on good to firm); not ideally placed when returned to this track in May but he should have a say again now back on a better mark, 3lb lower than last August.

11/2

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

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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6th

13

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Fivethousandtoone

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

He is a better horse on AW than turf; a much lower mark in this sphere reflects that but his 1-28 record on the grass doesn't mark him down as the likely winner of this.

25/1

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

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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8th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

No win since May 2025 (Thirsk) but is rated 14lb lower as a result; had every chance when fourth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; beaten over 6l) 17 days ago; more required here with Paul Mulrennan back aboard.

10/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Bryan Smart

Sole start here saw him finish eighth in the 2023 edition of this; picked up a Thirsk handicap last May but no wins since and his last two efforts have been modest, albeit he fluffed the start last time; career-low mark.

11/1

10th

3

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Secret Guest

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency now and has become hard to win with; down to a career-low mark but his record here is far from exciting and he's some way down the pecking order.

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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4th

11

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Baldomero

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

9th

16

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Saw out 2025 with three AW wins from his final four starts but he's played only minor roles in turf handicaps this year, including when beaten nearly 5l behind King Of Light over C&D in May; could do with some rain or, failing that, a return to the AW as he's well treated now.

25/1

6th

15

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 in fine form on AW; 0-7 in 2026 but he has slipped 6lb below his last winning mark and has Toby Moore taking another 7lb off his back; suspicion a few will prove stronger.

33/1

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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7th

4

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

First Folio

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Only beaten 1l when fourth in this in 2024; no wins last year and he weakened to finish 5l behind Archduke Ferdinand at Redcar last time; continues to edge down the weights.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

First Folio

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Not the force of old but that is reflected in his mark; had wind surgery prior to York 18 days ago, a race in which he ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; dropped 3lb and the return of headgear can help; better run can be expected.

9/1

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

4

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Irish Nectar

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good nick, not seen to ideal effect when ninth of 12 in 6f Southwell AW handicap last month when racing wide; of some interest off a 3lb lower mark with yard going very well.

6/1

9th

6

(12)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Found the drop to 5f against him last time (Tapeta), following a slow start, in a Newcastle handicap in which the leaders didn't come back; become very hit and miss but a case could be made dropped 2lb.

6/1

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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16th

13

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Fortamour

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

10yo who went close at Ripon (6f, good) in May and stumbled at the start when an unplaced favourite there last month; however, his last eight wins have come at Ripon or Newcastle and he's 0-8 at York.

20/1

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

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