April 25 / 16.45 Ripon

16.45

Good

Sue’s 60th Birthday Occasion Handicap

  • Prize money: £6442.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Sue’s 60th Birthday Occasion Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.40
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 657-51

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Built on Wolverhampton comeback run (7f) when showing a willing attitude to make all at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last Saturday; 3lb rise isn't insurmountable but he is set to compete from a career-high mark, so further progress is required.
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1st

4

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Nottingham and Ripon in April and continues in good form, runner-up in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; can go well again nudged up 1lb.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Highland Olly

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Landed his fifth win on turf, at Ripon (1m, good; made all) in April; ran okay at Hamilton (1m1f, good) 18 days ago when trying to dominate but was pestered; needs to be able to have his own way up front to be seen to best effect and there are others here who may take him on.

9/2

4th

5

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Made all twice in a row in April (8.3f/1m, good); down the field at York (7f, good) but that was in a big field and he raced wide; could bounce back with a bold show if conditions suit (well beaten on soft going last November but displayed signs of promise on such ground early in career).

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 68-839 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Last turf win was here (1m2f, good to soft; from 6lb higher) in June 2024; fair third at Wolverhampton (8.5f; 10-1) on penultimate start but took a backward step at Doncaster (1m2f) subsequently; easing mark isn't enough to tempt.
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2nd

3

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Up The Jazz

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prevailed narrowly in cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m, good) last time, registering a first win since 2024; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form, which includes a Ripon success; headgear removed; should remain competitive.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Up The Jazz

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Winless since November 2024 and tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth of 12 in 1m Redcar handicap last month; needs to bounce back with headgear retained.

11/4

6th

5

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Up The Jazz

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1157-9 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back at Doncaster (1m) and Musselburgh (1m1f) last August, running down Drumcondra latterly; held off higher marks since, including when ninth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good; beaten nearly 6l) latest; Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim is helpful.
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2nd

1

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Amidst The Chaos

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Runner-up at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last month then went one better in commanding style in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m, good); could have more to offer in the headgear; strong claims under 5lb penalty.

7/2

1st

1

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Amidst The Chaos

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gained both wins last August but made the frame on last three outings; carries his head high, including in a duel at Musselburgh last time, and cheekpieces are enlisted today.

5/1

14/1

Form: 4038-4 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Veteran (12-121); seventh (beaten 4l; 40-1) in this last year; broadly consistent since accounting for Ravishing Beauty at Carlisle (1m, soft; similar terms) last September; should strip fitter for recent Pontefract (1m; fourth of nine; 33-1) comeback run.
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1st

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has been up and down this season but has won twice, including over C&D (good), and he ran pretty well when third here (1m, good) last time; finished third in this last year and he could give a good account.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran whose 2026 wins at Ripon (1m2f) and Musselburgh (1m1f) show that he retains plenty of vitality; form dipped when back at this venue last time, so needs to rebound.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Best when allowed to dominate, so this track suits his style of running; two wins already this year, here and at Musselburgh (1m1f); sits 3lb above his last winning mark, but still posted a creditable effort in a stronger race than this at York (sixth of 18; 28-1) last week.

7/1

10/1

Form: 615-04

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Beverley (8.5f, soft; from 2lb lower) last September but reportedly ran too freely when soundly beaten at Nottingham next time; caught the eye when fourth in a Class 4 at Southwell (1m; 40-1) recently, but it mightn't be wise to take that form literally.
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3rd

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:30 Doncaster

Kiss Me My Love

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Second at Thirsk before nosing home at Redcar (1m, good; 3lb lower) and not the first time she's been below par at Ripon a month ago; could easily bounce back from that.

15/2

9th

9

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Kiss Me My Love

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

She's worked her way back into form and last month's second-place finish at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) was followed by a win at Redcar (1m, good); won on soft ground last September; respected up just 3lb for last time.

11/2

1st

10

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Kiss Me My Love

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Ran well in defeat at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) this month, despite racing too freely (without cover) in the early stages; remains well handicapped and features prominently in calculations.

7/1

Form: 66-861

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dropped back in trip when getting off the mark at the 13th attempt at Nottingham (8.5f, good) latest; the winning margin there was just a nose but, with a 3lb rise, he remains on a reasonably competitive mark; Hollie Doyle is back aboard.
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1st

1

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

The Sweet Escape

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Tough type who has been on the go since last December, winning at Nottingham and just touched off at Leicester (both at about 1m), but seemingly suited by the shortest trip he's tackled this year when making all over C&D 11 days ago; back up 3lb; can go well again.

13/8

1st

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

The Sweet Escape

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Consistent since his Nottingham win in April (good) and latest race at Hamilton for which he was favourite didn't go to plan; ideally wants further, however.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

The Sweet Escape

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Took advantage of a drop back in trip and ease in grade (into a Class 6) when scrambling home at Nottingham (8.5f, good; from 3lb lower) in April; beaten by a nose off this mark at Leicester (1m) in May and consistent since; possible.

13/2

Form: 34142- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lit up by a visor (too keen) when a weakening third over C&D last June; did manage to win twice thereafter (with headgear discarded), including from 7lb lower at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) in September; potentially vulnerable off a 192-day absence.
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5th

1

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Keats House

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both wins in the second half of 2025, first time when beating Perfidia at Beverley (8.4f) and second time here (1m); one to note given he seems to be building up to a bigger effort this time around.

13/2

5th

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Keats House

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Developed into a consistent sort last term; unable to sustain the form in two outings this season but returning to Class 6 may prove beneficial; won his last attempt in this grade.

14/1

7th

7

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Keats House

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won two Class 6 handicaps at around 1m in the second half of 2025; creditable efforts off his revised mark to end that campaign and he should be sharper with last month's return to action behind him; others still appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

Form: 12273- D

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
In fine fettle last summer, winning at Pontefract (1m) and Nottingham (8.5f); found Poet's Dawn too strong at Carlisle (1m, soft; similar terms) in September; off since finishing third at Newcastle in October, so may strip fitter for this comeback run.
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3rd

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Ravishing Beauty

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Took this prize 12 months ago and she's back in excellent form of late, scoring at Carlisle (1m) before third of seven over C&D 26 days ago; merits serious consideration in her follow-up bid.

2/1

3rd

2

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Ravishing Beauty

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three wins overall include a comfortable C&D success last July on her only race at Pontefract; back near her best when winning at Carlisle (1m, soft; probably fine on good to firm) 13 days ago and looks a leading contender despite going back up 3lb.

7/2

1st

4

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

Ravishing Beauty

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Solid spell of form last term featured two wins and three second-place finishes; has gone rather off the boil since but a revival would give her good claims off current mark.

11/1

Form: 2444-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-14), runner-up five times, including in a 6f Southwell novice last November; ran respectably (keen) when fourth in a newly applied visor at Catterick (7f, good) latest; should stay a mile (first go) and is on a fair mark, more so if factoring in Mason Paetel's 5lb claim.
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5th

7

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David O’Meara

Back in form when second to Krissy over C&D in May and he built on that when getting a fine ride to make his breakthrough here (1m, again good; Bellasio second) 19 days ago; not the easiest but little doubt this new mark still underestimates him.

7/2

1st

5

(12)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Exposed 17-race maiden but he has dropped a long way in the weights and he ran well when second over 1m1f here 17 days ago; others still appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

2nd

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

16-race maiden who can be difficult to settle and was well beaten at Ripon (1m, good) last month on sole previous run beyond 7f; however, he kept on strongly for seventh of 13 at Catterick (7f, good) last time, suggesting this trip might be worth a go, and his mark continues to fall; visor removed.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 41888- D

Last run: 304 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Rallied to win a modest maiden at Ayr (1m, good; 11-2) last April; disappointing since introduced to handicapping, scarcely managing to beat a rival in three attempts (7f-1m); an easing mark could aid her cause on return from ten-month absence; stablemate of Poet's Dawn.
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3rd

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Nottingham

Rosemary May

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tim Easterby

Ayr maiden winner who is 0-8 in handicaps but she has dropped a long way in the weights; only fifth of six at Musselburgh (12.4f, good) last time but she got pestered for the lead and may have had stamina issues at that trip; could go well on this return to 1m2f and she's not ruled out.

4/1

5th

4

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Rosemary May

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded a breakthrough win at Ayr (1m) last April; out of sorts subsequently until front-running tactics tried again and third of eight in 1m2f Ripon handicap five days ago; goes up further in trip here and weighted to go close off a 5lb lower mark.

5/1

3rd

3

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:00 Ripon

Rosemary May

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won a maiden at Ayr (1m, good) last April but she's finished ahead of only one rival in six runs in handicaps since; was beaten 32l off this mark at Carlisle last week and she has a lot to prove at this new trip.

40/1

Non-runners

Currumbin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £16.05
Tricast £72.79
Trifecta £76.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hostility

POSTDATA:

Highland Olly

The Times:

Keats House

The Star:

The Sweet Escape

Daily Mirror:

Kiss Me My Love

NEWMARKET:

Currumbin

D Express:

Ravishing Beauty

Telegraph:

Keats House

RP RATINGS:

Hostility

TOPSPEED:

Hostility

The Guardian:

Hostility

Daily Mail:

Hostility

The Sun:

Highland Olly

Daily Record:

Highland Olly