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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Verdict Starting price

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

11th

7

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Spioradalta

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Better than ever when he won five times last year and he's carried on that good work this term, scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) in April and again over that C&D (good) a fortnight ago; that's arguably his favourite track but he's got form here too and can't be dismissed in current mood.

12/1

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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6th

10

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Spoken Truth

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish 5yo; overall record of 1-14 but he's been in good form for new yard this season, including second in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May, with reopposing Flying Frontier back in fourth; bumped into a well-treated rival when runner-up again at Nottingham last time; likely to be on the premises under Oisin Murphy.

7/2

2nd

4

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

19:10 Nottingham

Spoken Truth

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish 5yo; overall record of 1-13 but he's been in good form for new yard this season and has been placed in Class 2 events (1m2f) in his last two starts; seems versatile ground-wise and he could make a major impact if this sets up for his closing style.

4/1

3rd

17

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Spoken Truth

8st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David O’Meara

Rather disappointing for Dermot Weld in Ireland after winning a soft-ground maiden; has still not added to that 2024 win but he's been highly competitive in 1m2f handicaps on all three starts for new connections, runner-up to an unexposed rival in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (good to firm) 11 days ago; each-way claims again.

11/1

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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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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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Redcar

Financer

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Scored three times, including over C&D, in 2024; has built up a long losing sequence since but is an in-form contender, half-length second when favourite at Carlisle most recently; on an attractive mark and Jake Dickson takes off a bonus 7lb; possibilities.

3/1

2nd

3

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Financer

10st 6lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tim Easterby

Not beaten far on his last three starts and it was a solid fifth of 14 in the 1m Carlisle Bell (first-time blinkers, retained) ten days ago; handicapped to be competitive again.

5/1

5th

16

(10)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Financer

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

All three wins came in 2024 over 1m2f (good/good to firm) but he was runner-up three times last season; fair effort at York last time and now has first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces now trying 1m for the first time since his debut.

9/1

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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8th

8

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Austrian Theory

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Not the force of old but, after a couple of modest efforts, his latest fifth of 18 at York (10.5f, good; first-time cheekpieces) was a step back in the right direction; shaped as though this stiffer test might suit on that occasion so interesting to see if the headgear works a second time for in-form yard.

16/1

5th

12

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Austrian Theory

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Not the best of strike-rates and not been in top form this year; cheekpieces now tried but has a tricky draw to overcome; well handicapped now.

20/1

7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Austrian Theory

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

On a losing run and went backwards from C&D reappearance fifth to Spioradalta when well held at Hamilton a fortnight ago; on a career-low mark but need to see more.

14/1

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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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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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

1

(5)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Raulin

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Three wins over 1m2f last season; unplaced twice this year but dropped 4lb for his troubles and this represents an ease in grade; stamina for 1m5f not assured.

3/1

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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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

7th

11

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Cristo

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Both wins on Chelmsford's polytrack but placed efforts at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) and Salisbury (1m, good) show he's well capable on turf; making headway when clipping heels and unseating his rider approaching the final furlong at Goodwood last week.

12/1

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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5th

3

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Pomme Pomme

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Commenced handicap career with a five-timer but a record of 0-4 since reflects that her ceiling has likely been reached; sole effort this term (folded tamely, well beaten) leaves a question mark over her current form.

14/1

9th

5

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Pomme Pomme

9st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

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).

7/1

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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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