August 04 / 15.40 Ripon

15.40

Good

Wilmot-Smith Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £9277.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Wilmot-Smith Memorial Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 180707 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick off this mark over C&D (good) in May; hasn't finished closer than seventh in five subsequent runs but he ran well for a long way over 7f at York (good to soft) last time and was beaten less than 3l; now goes back up in grade but he's not ruled out on this drop back in trip.
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3rd

7

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Mister Sox

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

A four-time scorer (including twice over C&D) in 2025; back on track with fifth of 20 over C&D 17 days ago when first home in his group; must enter calculations off the same mark in a change of headgear.

5/1

5th

14

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Mister Sox

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Two C&D wins last year and he is now 5lb lower than for the second of them; needs to bounce back from some modest efforts but that's quite possible under these conditions.

16/1

5th

7

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner; all wins on good or slower but acts on fast ground; 1l second from this mark at Thirsk last month but needs to shrug off two lesser efforts.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 1-0000 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won two 6f handicaps on soft ground last autumn, including over C&D; well handicapped on that form but he's been out of sorts in four runs this season; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back in track with cheekpieces added.
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13th

16

(19)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Eye Of Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Scored at Ripon (6f) in September but yet to hit top form in four runs this season, beating only one back there (6f) 13 days ago; mark is plummeting but he still needs to take a step forward.

25/1

13th

9

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Eye Of Dubai

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

His record over C&D reads 121 and he has slipped to a dangerous mark after three low-key runs in 2026; looks the type to revive soon but perhaps when faced with slower ground than he'll encounter today.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Eye Of Dubai

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He's failed to shine on both starts this season but is on a handy mark on last season's best form and is likely to get back on track sooner or later; today's drop back in grade could help in that regard.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 314332 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Almost all of his turf runs have been on good/good to firm; last success was at Thirsk (5f) in May and he's been beaten less than 2l in four subsequent runs; has possibilities if he can continue the good work but any rain would be a concern.
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9th

11

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list.

10/1

1st

1

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kodiac Thriller

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Returned to form when fourth in first-time visor at Ripon (5f, good) three weeks ago despite stumbling and nearly losing his rider at the start; possibilities off same mark if the headgear has the same effect.

8/1

4th

2

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Has mostly duck eggs in his form figures this term but won at Ripon (6f) in April and the return to this venue, combined with first-time visor, may have positive effect; scored over 5f last year.

7/1

13/2

Form: 9-3230 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
His last six wins have been over C&D, including in this race in 2021 and 2024; started this season with three placed efforts over C&D and he wasn't beaten far over 7f at York last time; looks interesting now dropped back in trip and his last win was off this mark; acts on any ground including heavy.
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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

7/1

Form: 436186 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Seems versatile regarding tactics and ground and he made it 5-8 for current yard when scoring at York (6f) in June; held in last two runs but wasn't beaten far at Hamilton (Class 2) last time and he probably still has some room for manoeuvre off this mark; in the mix dropped back in grade.
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6th

20

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out.

25/1

14th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Kats Bob

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

4lb lower than when third of 15 in this race last year; yet to strike in 2026 but there have been some good runs along the way, including his last two starts; looks the likeliest to grab the far rail if the field split into two groups; one to consider.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Had a fine year in 2025, winning five times; in and out this year but his latest York second (of 19) was a fine run and he needs serious consideration despite a 3lb rise.

3/1

11/2

Form: 6-0902 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over 6f and he was only narrowly denied by an improver over C&D (good) in June; back up 2lb in the weights but he remains well treated on old form and is a key player.
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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: 451500 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dominated a 6f handicap at Redcar (good to firm) in May, but he's taken three backward steps since and was beaten 13l at Ayr last time; has something to prove again and this is his first run at this track.
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12th

5

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Went close over C&D last week in a race he won two years earlier; now 3lb higher and they claimed 5lb last time, so may need more.

13/2

2nd

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

He was 4lb lower when beating Strike to take this race in 2024; could only finish fifth last year but he took advantage of a reduced mark to score at Redcar (6f, good to firm; First Folio fourth) 17 days ago; back up 5lb but he should be thereabouts.

11/2

1st

7

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Conditions to suit and he ran his best race of the year when third over C&D in May; beaten twice since but he is being given a chance by the handicapper.

13/2

14/1

Form: 40-220 CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year and latest was over C&D (good); started 2025 with two runner-up efforts on Tapeta, but he stopped quickly back on turf at Haydock in May and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.
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6th

6

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Impressive in this race in 2024 when rated 3lb higher; mixed bag this summer but his two best turf runs have come over C&D and this represents an ease in grade; can't rule out.

7/1

4th

7

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Grant Wood

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner who won two in a row at Newcastle (AW) at the start of the year and was a close third over C&D (good) in May; he's dropped back down to a handy mark but has finished down the field on his last three outings.

12/1

Form: 146-0 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won on Newmarket debut (6f) last June before a close fourth in a Group 3 at Ascot the following month; no joy in Listed/Group 3 events in last two runs but it's still early days and she looks interesting now switched to a handicap; first two runs were on good to firm and last two have been over 7f on slow ground.
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6

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Mandurah

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Winning 2yo debut was followed by a stout effort in a Group 3 over C&D (also good to firm) when leading from some way out and looked like holding on but couldn't quite sustain her effort; has rarely had her ground since but she ran well against an improver on AW (7f) in October on final start for the Crisfords; sold for 150,000gns; she might well have a good 4yo season.

8/1

2nd

1

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mandurah

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won on 2yo debut and was close fourth in Ascot Group 3 next time; hasn't hit that level since but she's had only two runs in handicaps and made some encouraging late headway at York (6f, good to soft; hood) last month; continues to drop down the weights and could be dangerous back up in trip.

13/2

Form: -00510 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run with his comfortable win at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June, but he failed to back that up at Ascot (tenth of 13) last month; still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form but is hard to predict and comes with risks attached.
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5th

9

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Another Investment

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Rattled the crossbar on three occasions this summer, missing out by a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) in early July; failed to fire (only sixth) back there three weeks ago and he's probably missed his opportunity for now.

14/1

6th

4

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Another Investment

9st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Runner-up three consecutive times since returning from short break in June, losing out only by a nose over C&D (good) on second occasion; creeping up the weights but ought to be right in the thick of things again.

7/2

2nd

1

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner; runner-up on last two starts, beaten a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) four weeks ago; that form looks solid, with the winner running well in a Class 4 at York subsequently; 1lb higher, but does have Alex Jary's 3lb claim to assist; key player.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 396-03 D

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Runaway win in a 2yo novice at Salisbury (6f, good) for Eve Johnson Houghton in 2023; mixed results in eight runs since but he was a front-running third in a conditions race in Qatar (7f) in May; on dangerous mark now back in Britain and he's not ruled out on this return to sprinting.
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11th

1

(11)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Mister Sketch

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Hasn't fulfilled the promise of his 2023 2yo campaign but he was a close third off this mark at Salisbury four weeks ago (6f, heavy) and will be bang there if repeating that form.

5/1

1

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Salisbury

Mister Sketch

9st 11lb

J: Saleh Faraj Al-Otaibi

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won a 2yo novice over C&D in 2023 when with Eve Johnson Houghton; mixed results since and ran very moderately on his return to Britain in a 6f handicap at Ripon.

12/1

11th

1

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Mister Sketch

9st 13lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Runaway win in a 2yo novice at Salisbury (6f, good) for Eve Johnson Houghton in 2023; mixed results in eight runs since but he was a front-running third in a conditions race in Qatar (7f) in May; on dangerous mark now back in Britain and he's not ruled out on this return to sprinting.

12/1

Non-runners

Westmorian

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £65.50
Straight Forecast £57.88
Tricast £236.24
Trifecta £363.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Kodiac Thriller

Daily Mail:

First Folio

D Express:

Mister Sketch

TOPSPEED:

Archduke Ferdinand

POSTDATA:

Kats Bob

SPOTLIGHT:

Fortamour

The Sun:

Mister Sketch

The Times:

Kodiac Thriller

Telegraph:

Kodiac Thriller

The Guardian:

Kodiac Thriller

Daily Mirror:

Kodiac Thriller

The Star:

First Folio

Daily Record:

First Folio