April 16 / 16.16 Ripon

16.16

Good

Ripon “Cock O’ The North” Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Ripon “Cock O’ The North” Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1103-7 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Five wins last year (various ground), two of them over C&D, and campaign concluded with good third at Redcar in November; respectable reappearance run at Doncaster recently and could show the benefit of that outing today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Spioradalta

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Mark Walford

Two wins over 1m2f at Ripon this year (good/good to soft) and a good second to Salamanca City (with whom he is 4lb better off) when stepped up to 1m4f there last time (good); won over 1m2f last September on only previous start here; interesting.

10/1

2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

6th

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Spioradalta

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Most likeable front runner who bagged a second win of 2026 in 1m2f Ripon handicap in May; unable to lead from a poor draw when 11th at York (1m2f) 15 days ago and remains very much one to consider.

7/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3408-4 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Dermot Weld but this lightly raced 5yo was a promising fourth at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on his recent stable and seasonal debut; could have more to offer for this yard; on the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Spoken Truth

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish 5yo; 0-8 this term for new yard but is proving consistent, creditable third when favourite at Hamilton (1m1f) most recently; this may be the day to catch him, with tongue-tie worn for the first time.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Spoken Truth

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Sole win came at Cork (1m2f, soft) in April 2024 when trained by Dermot Weld but has posted some good efforts for this stable, including when fourth of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month; now steps back up in trip with each-way claims.

8/1

4th

10

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Spoken Truth

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: David O’Meara

0-13 since winning in April 2024 on his second start and the drop back to 1m poses a question; only sixth of nine at Sandown three weeks ago but running well previously; might have an each-way chance if bouncing back.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 12390- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Down the field on final two runs last season but he may have been ready for a break; on a handy mark based on his form last August and could be a contender for last year's winning yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Glistening Nights

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Five-time winner but recent C&D second of 14 is as good as anything he's produced, leading until the final 110yds; a 3lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing if in similar form.

17/2

2nd

8

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Glistening Nights

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

This trip on fast ground suits and every chance with a repeat of his two runs at Ripon; took a backward step here two weeks ago but he has C&D form and could run well.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Glistening Nights

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1m2f on fast ground suits and comes into the reckoning after two sound placed efforts at Ripon this season, beaten a head into second place last time; chance.

7/1

9/1

Form: 62550- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-11 last year when not at his best on his final few runs; however, he was runner-up three times last season, including in this race on his reappearance (good), and he's 2lb lower 12 months on; capable of having a big say.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Financer

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended an 18-race losing run when beating three rivals at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in July and ran well when second of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; all his best form has come on good/good to firm ground, though.

13/2

2nd

7

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Financer

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won four-runner handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month and close fourth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) next time; caught wide early and failed to settle when mid-division in competitive handicap at Haydock (1m, good) last Saturday so that run can be forgiven; not discounted.

20/1

7th

13

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Financer

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

Had slipped in the weights before winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in July, and he ran at least as well over 1m at York next time; should be thereabouts again.

16/1

Form: 50023- D BF

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-10 last year but runner-up on his reappearance last April (1m, good) and placed off today's mark on his final two outings last autumn (1m2f, good to soft/soft); might not be far away on this return to action.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Austrian Theory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he has found it tough going so far in 2026; he has slipped a long way in the weights though and today's drop in class will help; not discounted.

9/2

5th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Austrian Theory

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won once each in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 but has not scored since and this season he's not at all been the force of old; wore cheekpieces on last two outings, with a respectable show on first occasion; the last of his three AW races was in 2024; unpersuasive.

25/1

14/1

Form: 73200-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in Listed race and AW handicap on final two runs in November; however, a break may have helped and she's of interest judged on her two efforts last summer (1m1f/8.3f), when shaping as though 1m2f would suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Lunar Eclipse

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well beaten in Listed race and AW handicap on final two runs in November; however, a break may have helped and she's of interest judged on her two efforts last summer (1m1f/8.3f), when shaping as though 1m2f would suit.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

15:55 Hamilton

Lunar Eclipse

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won her sole start as a 2yo at Newmarket (7f, heavy) for David Simcock and twice placed in four starts for this yard, the latest when third of eight from 1lb higher here (1m1f, good to soft) last month (Epidavros second); still lightly raced for her age and may yet do better; shortlisted.

11/2

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 44116- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won on handicap debut at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) last May and scored twice in a row at Pontefract (1m2f good/good to firm) last summer; unplaced on final run last year and has to prove his current mark is within range, but he might be the type to continue to progress this season.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:18 Windsor

Raulin

10st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Signed off for David O'Meara with 1m4f handicap success at Ripon in June; changed hands for 36,000gns subsequently and not out of things for his new yard with tongue-tie added.

6/1

1st

1

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

19:00 Ripon

Raulin

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Three wins over 1m2f (good/good to firm) last season; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he hasn't been in peak form in four starts this term; still unexposed at this trip but he needs to raise his game.

5/1

3rd

1

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Pontefract

Raulin

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three wins, all over 1m2f, last season (good/good to firm; two here); best run this term when second of four at Hamilton last time (1m5f, good to firm); a possible.

4/1

10/1

Form: -96847 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has race-fitness on his side and his reduced mark appeals on last spring's AW wins; however, he hasn't been at the same level across his five AW starts this year and has to raise his game now back on turf.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Sandown

Cristo

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

First turf win when a neck victor over C&D earlier this month (good) and might have followed up off this 3lb higher mark had he not been carried left late on at Windsor; 2lb higher in future; player.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Cristo

10st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Prevailed by a neck at Sandown (1m, good) last time, registering a first success on turf; back up 3lb but remains well treated on the pick of his AW form; gained his other wins back-to-back.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Cristo

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has broadly respectable form since returned to turf, notably a good effort behind Dovey Moon; however, still may be more interesting when back on Chelmsford AW; 2-2 there compared to 0-18 elsewhere.

8/1

7/1

Form: 11352- D

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won her first five handicaps (8.6f/1m2f) last May/June and campaign concluded with close second of three to a progressive filly at Hamilton (1m1f) in August; no surprise to see a bold bid on her return, provided conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Pomme Pomme

9st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Completed a five-timer at Haydock last summer; still 5lb above her last winning mark and continues to look in the handicapper's grip.

12/1

Form: 1224-5 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Underwhelming fifth of six on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW), but he was wide early and may have needed the run; progressive on turf last season for William Haggas and he could tap back into that promise and play a leading role today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Sir William

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Very inconsistent in four starts for this yard this term and his good second at Windsor (11.5f, good) in May was flanked by a pair of 1m2f howlers; mark fine if he's on a going day but sole appearance here (well beaten when favourite last April) raises a further doubt.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Windsor (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August; struggled on first two runs for new yard but returned to form when second of seven back at Windsor (11.5f, good) 12 days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on now.

3/1

2nd

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Won here (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August but that was off 4lb lower and he's struggled in two runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-15.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.60
Straight Forecast £11.14
Tricast £90.72
Trifecta £134.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spoken Truth

Telegraph:

Pomme Pomme

D Express:

Spioradalta

The Times:

Sir William

POSTDATA:

Cristo

Daily Mirror:

Financer

Daily Mail:

Pomme Pomme

RP RATINGS:

Spoken Truth

TOPSPEED:

Spoken Truth

The Guardian:

Spoken Truth

The Sun:

Spoken Truth

The Star:

Spoken Truth

Daily Record:

Spioradalta