August 16 / 13.35 Ripon

13.35

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Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
20,000gns half-brother to four winners, including very useful pair Themaxwecan (1m2f-2m including 2yo/AW; RPR 107) and Moai (1m/1m1f; 103); dam Listed-placed 1m AW 2yo winner (92); would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he's fancied.
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11th

2

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maxwellcan

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Failed to kick on for Charlie Johnston and he was gelded before coming in last of five in 1m4f Kempton handicap in January; starts out for a new yard with something to prove; first-time tongue tie.

16/1

5th

2

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Maxwellcan

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

Bred to be better than he showed in his four runs as a 2yo, including when sent off the 11-8 favourite for his nursery debut at Newcastle in November (1m); gelded since and this step up to middle distances could see him take a step forward.

100/30

6th

3

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

14:15 Redcar

Maxwellcan

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Held by Beyond The Bar on Hamilton running last time but should still do better judged on pedigree, being half-brother to a useful performer for his connections.

13/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
32,000gns son of New Bay; dam 2m4f winner (RPR 82), half-sister to winners Summer's Knight (useful 1m5f-14.5f), Early Morning (useful 7f/1m) and Aurora Gray (2m); the betting may be the best guide to expectations.
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5th

1

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

My Ballyquinn

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won on good ground at Hamilton (1m3f) and York (1m6f) this season and he coped well with good to soft when bouncing back with a creditable third at Doncaster (1m4f) two weeks ago; still has low mileage and he's respected back up in trip.

4/1

3rd

2

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:20 Doncaster

My Ballyquinn

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

All starts on good/good to firm before he weakened right out of it in the last 2f for the Melrose at York (1m6f) 19 days ago on good to soft, having failed to settle; 28-1 that day but on the upgrade at 1m3f-1m6f beforehand and a resumption of progress may well be on its way at this lower level.

8/1

12th

7

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

My Ballyquinn

8st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

All starts on good/good to firm; made it 2-3 in handicaps when upped in trip to beat Who's Lope over C&D in June; a line can be put through his subsequent second of three at Sandown as they went no gallop; up in grade today but unexposed at the trip and he's not ruled out.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 565

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in three outings over 7f; the step up to 1m should suit but he's unlikely to be of interest until handicapping.
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7th

4

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:40 Sandown

Raspoutine

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Former stablemate of Asset who picked up 1m AW handicap on his April reappearance; has climbed the weights without winning after being in the frame on his next four starts, on the last two occasions over 1m2f in headgear; changed hands for 100,000gns in July and he has place possibilities again.

10/1

3rd

5

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Raspoutine

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Has improved since handicapping, including an easy win on his Lingfield reappearance (1m, AW) in April; has shown a tendency to edge left, though, and whether he is as effective on turf is a moot point; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Raspoutine

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Won in good style here (1m) on seasonal/handicap debut in April and made the frame on both starts since, more recently when upped to 1m2f at Salisbury 12 days ago; returns to this track with first-time blinkers fitted; may still have more improvement to come.

2/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
20,000gns half-brother to winners Fearless Freddy (7f/1m 2yo; RPR 92) and Fryerns (10.6f AW; 60); the yard is going quite well and has tasted first-time-out 2yo success this year, so a market check is needed.
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5th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Nottingham

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

He's raced four times this season and has suffered heavy defeats on three occasions, but two starts ago he easily made all at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) and it might be dangerous to write him off.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Sandown

Red Rifle

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Grant Tuer

Left his first three handicap efforts behind when making all with ease over 1m4f at Catterick (good to firm) 13 days ago, proving well suited by the significant step up in trip; an extra 2f ought to be within range on that evidence, although this is a much stiffer track.

8/1

1st

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:17 Catterick

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Unplaced in six starts and has been well beaten in all three handicaps; slipping to a more workable mark but has plenty to prove at present, not least over this longer trip.

16/1

Form: 64 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise amidst inexperience (has hung left) on both starts; the way he kept on late for fourth over an extended 7f at Chester (2-1 favourite) last time suggests this step up to 1m will suit; remains capable of better for a yard with recent winning form in this.
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11th

4

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Suspended Sentence

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Progressive once upped to 1m as 2yo, winning twice (good to firm/soft) before his Listed fourth in France (soft); may have needed last month's comeback run in the race won by Laureate Crown at Sandown (1m, good to firm; 14-1 from 20-1) but he's not obviously well treated.

25/1

5th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Suspended Sentence

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Won Ripon novice (1m, good to firm) last August on third start then followed up in four-runner nursery over this C&D (soft); creditable Listed fourth in France (1m, soft) in September but returns to a handicap off a mark 13lb higher than for his course win; further improvement needed.

33/1

7/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Related to plenty of winners in these silks, notably Group-placed 1m2f-1m6f winner Mekong (RPR 113); dam 1m4f winner (106); a top 2yo stable too.
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1st

5

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:37 Haydock

Urchin

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Made all for a wide-margin success in a Ripon novice (1m3f, good to soft) in April on his second start; didn't look straightforward when turned over at 1-2 next time and he was well held on handicap debut at Southwell (1m4f, AW; 9-1) 115 days later, so some questions arise.

8/1

7th

9

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urchin

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Made all for a wide-margin success in a Ripon novice (1m3f, good to soft) on his second start but was turned over at a short price in a three-runner novice at Beverley next time having blown the turn at an early stage; now makes his handicap/AW debut on his first start for 115 days and should have more to offer, but may not be entirely straightforward (also unseated his rider before the start last time).

5/1

2nd

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Urchin

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Promising third on 1m Ripon debut (good to firm) last summer and returned to make all with ease in a 1m3f novice there (good to soft) six weeks ago; that was a weak race but he could do no more than hack up and there could be plenty more to come.

1/3

Form: 43

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made late gains for fourth on 7f Kempton debut in June and built on that when third (Suspended Sentence sixth) of 14 over 7f at Ascot (good to firm) last month; leading claims with this step up in trip promising to suit.
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4th

8

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Ohara

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Winless this season but he comes here in good form, not enjoying a smooth passage with fourth of six in 1m3f seller at Goodwood last month; very much one to consider from his low berth.

11/1

Form: 76

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye with some late headway when sixth of 16 at York (7f, good) 22 days ago; capable of better again now moving up to 1m.
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8th

8

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:11 Catterick

Singarda

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Regressive maiden who's done most racing over further; had plenty of chances at a similar level and whether the drop to an easy 7f proves optimal remains to be seen.

10/1

4th

1

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:04 Southwell (AW)

Singarda

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Ten-race maiden; didn't run badly when fifth of seven at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) two starts back but he was well held at Ripon 19 days ago; dropped another 2lb and not dismissed at this level.

9/2

6th

6

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:03 Ripon

Singarda

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Didn't run badly at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago when fifth of seven in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, he probably needs more help from the handicapper before he posts his first win.

9/1

10/1

Form: 94

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Faced a tough task in the Chesham on debut and duly made more of an impact with his sights lowered when fourth of 16 over 7f at York (good) 22 days ago, with the reopposing Singarda 1l back in sixth; 1m promises to suit.
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6th

1

(3)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zooter

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Well beaten over 2m on final Flat start for Jack Jones but ran fairly well in juvenile hurdles either side of that; today's trip ought to be more suitable on his Flat return and he makes his stable debut from a good mark.

16/1

4th

7

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:00 Newton Abbot

Zooter

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jack Jones

Modest ten-race maiden on the Flat but shaped encouragingly when fourth of seven finishers behind Hello Garda at Uttoxeter (2m, good) on his hurdles debut; well beaten on the Flat since but might improve back hurdling.

16/1

4th

5

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Nottingham

Zooter

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jack Jones

Expensive to follow since handicapping and is back on the Flat after one try over hurdles late last month (well held); having his first crack at beyond 1m2f and has stamina to prove (dam was best at around 1m).

10/1

Form: 5332

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Placed on all three starts since debut, with the step up to 7f resulting in a career-best RPR at Yarmouth (good to soft) 19 days ago; up in trip again; suspicion she may find at least one too strong once more.
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1st

1

(4)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:14 Nottingham

Mayaada

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

Has run to a similar level for much of the year and her Salisbury win (1m2f, good) in May came off a 4lb higher mark; drops into a 0-70 with Oisin Murphy booked; respected back down in trip.

5/1

5th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Mayaada

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ollie Sangster

Scored at Salisbury (1m2f) in May; proving reliable since and not ideally positioned when eighth of ten in 1m handicap at Epsom nine days ago; needs considering.

11/1

8th

3

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:52 Epsom

Mayaada

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ollie Sangster

Won a 7f maiden here last year and added a 1m2f Salisbury handicap in May (good; off this mark); up and down in the meantime but hard to dismiss with Harry Vigors claiming his 5lb.

10/1

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Sound debut when fourth of eight at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) 37 days ago; the outside stall could be tricky but she should progress.
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1st

9

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:07 Catterick

Fairydale

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-13 but her two best efforts this season were at this track when placed from the front on good to firm over 1m4f and 1m6f; not disgraced on AW debut 11 days ago; this is a new trip but she's one to consider.

6/1

5th

3

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fairydale

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-12 but ran game race from the front when third in first-time visor at Catterick (1m6f, good to firm) last month and has now been placed on two of his last three starts; can cope with this drop back in trip; contender if suited by switch to Tapeta.

5/1

3rd

5

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Fairydale

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Came away with the favourite when second over 1m4f here last month but dropped away disappointingly last time; the ability is there to win a race (0-11) if taking the new visor that replaces blinkers.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
18-1, missed the break and never involved when last of five in a newcomers race over an extended 7f at Chester 13 days ago.
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13

(10)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ripon

Lillehammer

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Craig Lidster

18-1, missed the break and never involved when last of five in a newcomers race over an extended 7f at Chester 13 days ago.

66/1

5th

5

(3)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Lillehammer

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Lightning Spear filly, out of maiden (RPR 59) daughter of US 1m1f/9.5f Grade 1 winner; yard has a modest strike-rate with 2yos; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.

25/1

Non-runners

Spirit Of The Wood

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ohara

NEWMARKET:

Suspended Sentence

POSTDATA:

Urchin

Daily Mirror:

Fairydale

Daily Record:

Mayaada

Telegraph:

Urchin

D Express:

Suspended Sentence

The Star:

Suspended Sentence

RP RATINGS:

Ohara

The Times:

Ohara

The Guardian:

Ohara

Daily Mail:

Ohara

The Sun:

Ohara