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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3

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Commanche Falls

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Not the force of old but a fire still burns and his third at Ripon in August came off 4lb higher; shouldn't be judged harshly on latest Ayr run and no surprise to see him bounce back with a big effort.

14/1

16th

6

(22)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Commanche Falls

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Heroic sprinter down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in 2021 (soft) and 2022, and runner-up in the Gold Cup as a 5yo; harder to place now but was checked in his run at York in July and was a creditable third at Ripon after; not so good in a small field at Thirsk since but this type of race suits him better; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces.

33/1

8th

5

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Commanche Falls

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

His last success was three years ago, but he was a Group 3 winner in his prime and he ran well to finish third off this reduced mark at Ripon (6f, good) last month; could be dangerous if he can back that up and two of his wins have come over C&D.

5/1

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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6th

2

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Trefor

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Charles Hills

Resumed winning ways in 6f Windsor handicap in August; not disgraced from a poor draw when in midfield in 21-runner handicap at York (5.5f) since; eased 1lb and can't be ruled out.

7/1

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

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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7th

10

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Fivethousandtoone

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner who is 1-29 on turf, but he's on a much lower mark in this sphere and didn't get the breaks when a close fifth at Hamilton (5f, good) last month; has claims if he can back that up and this return to 6f is a positive.

12/1

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

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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5th

3

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Baldomero

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run goes back to last December but he's dropped down the weights and his recent narrow defeat against a smart rival at York (5f, soft; has won at about 6f and on good) was a cracking effort; back up 3lb on course debut but he should be very competitive.

11/4

4th

4

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Baldomero

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but he's hinted he can put that right, his latest fourth at Beverley (5f, soft) being another such example; return to 6f is no bother and he won't mind how the ground is riding; career-low mark.

11/2

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

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

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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1st

11

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Irish Nectar

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Capitalised on a career-low mark when back on slow ground at Leicester (6f, good to soft) on Tuesday; his three previous wins had come on soft ground; he's back down to 5f today but had just over 3l to spare in that big field at Leicester last time and a 5lb penalty may well not be enough to stop him.

5/2

1st

12

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Irish Nectar

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

5f-6f winner, all on soft ground; it's two years since his last win but the handicapper is giving him a chance and he's not written off now the ground is a little slower.

5/1

4th

5

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Irish Nectar

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Michael Herrington

His last win was almost two years ago but he's on a reduced mark and was beaten less than 2l when third at Kempton (6f, AW) two weeks ago; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.

15/2

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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12th

3

(4)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Fortamour

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Best known for his Ripon exploits and he finished down the field in his one visit to Pontefract; drying ground not in his favour and this veteran may prove vulnerable despite dropping in class.

25/1

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

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