May 08 / 19.45 Ripon

19.45

Good To Soft

Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 371631 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three wins on AW at Newcastle (1m2f) since January including a cosy success last Friday; this is tougher under a penalty but she's still lightly raced on turf and was third in a big field at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on her penultimate run; shortlisted.
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4th

2

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Star Cast

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Six wins in the first half of this year, the latest over C&D (soft) in June, and she's continued to run well more recently; in the mix.

13/2

4th

8

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Star Cast

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

It's been some year with six wins on the board already and, holding her form well, she might not be done yet; Jake Dickson has claimed off her in last two races, so has more on at these weights; trip/ground fine.

13/2

3rd

4

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Haydock

Star Cast

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Enjoying an excellent year and garnered a sixth success in ten-runner handicap at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in June; good second of 13 there (good to soft) back from a short break 24 days ago; likely to give her running again.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2390-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been at around 1m2f on good or quicker; last success was off 5lb lower but he reappeared with a fair third in Class 4 event over C&D (good to soft) last month; should go well on this drop back in grade and it would be a positive if the ground dries out.
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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

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 579-72 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
14-time winner including seven times at Ripon; his last success was off 5lb higher last summer and he returned to form with a second at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; hasn't run over this far for a long time but he used to be effective at this trip and most of his wins have been in May-August.
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5th

11

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Garden Oasis

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran; inconsistent this season and needs to bounce back quickly from down-the-field run at Nottingham (1m2f, good) on Thursday but this C&D suits him and he has slipped to a tempting mark; can't be ruled out.

14/1

11th

7

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Garden Oasis

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He's well handicapped on his season's best form but this 11yo needs to produce more than he's managed on his last few starts and he hasn't won beyond 1m since 2018.

10/1

5th

10

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Garden Oasis

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Contesting this race for a sixth time and he won it back in 2020; well beaten last year but he's run some good races in defeat this campaign and a long time since this low in the weights.

16/1

Form: 533161

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Rarely runs a bad race and he's won two of his last three starts, including an emphatic win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) 11 days ago; has a penalty back on turf but he ran right up to his best last time and this new trip should be within range; respected.
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1st

3

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

11st 0lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Dual course winner who's had excuses with one thing and another in recent times; now 2lb lower than when going in here for Henry Callan in the spring and could well get the decent pace he wants; player for a yard that also runs Wrist Art.

5/1

6th

2

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Has only won on the AW, including here; on a perfectly good mark and wouldn't be a surprise to see him return to form in new headgear.

14/1

Form: 767-06 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, three times at around 1m2f (good/good to firm) last summer; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's been quiet in two runs this spring and needs to rediscover his spark.
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3rd

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Dawn Of Liberation

10st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Not as good now and has his share of off days; back on a winning mark, though, has a C&D win to his name and this is less competitive than he's used to returning from ten weeks off.

3/1

3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

Form: 12986- CD

Last run: 158 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins on turf, three years apart; his last success was over C&D last summer but he was well held in final three runs last year; 6lb out of the weights on his return and best watched in this competitive race.
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10th

14

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Tiberio Force

10st 5lb

J: Miss Sienna Punter

T: Simon Whitaker

3-48 overall with latest win in a Ripon classified (1m2f, soft) in August, which was the same race he won in 2025; opposable on the majority of 2025 and 2026 form, though.

40/1

7th

6

(7)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Tiberio Force

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Returned to form with narrow win in Ripon classified (1m2f, soft; front pair clear) in August and also ran well when keeping-on third in Beverley handicap (1m2f, good) ten days ago; should be fine back on Tapeta; each-way claims at least.

6/1

3rd

1

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:30 Beverley

Tiberio Force

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Simon Whitaker

Returned to form with narrow win in Ripon classified (1m2f, soft; front pair clear) three weeks ago; has more on his plate in this handicap but the faster ground won't be a problem and this track also suits.

4/1

20/1

Form: 486-90 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Veteran with 12 wins but he's lost his way and has struggled after slow starts in both runs this spring; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around back up in trip.
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7th

7

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a division of this race last year; back to form with a bang to easily take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in August; two poor efforts have followed but no surprise to see him bounce back with the Tim Easterby team in great form.

12/1

9th

7

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Jewel Maker

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11yo having his 116th career start; very much had the run of things when scoring by 4l at Carlisle (1m1f, good) and ran a shocker next time; opposable on the balance of this year's exploits.

20/1

7th

3

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Leicester

Jewel Maker

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Took advantage of an easing mark at Carlisle (1m1f amateurs', good) recently; had the run of the race there - runner-up was subject to a running-and-riding inquiry - so will need to find slightly more from this 7lb higher mark; Jake Dickson takes off a useful 3lb.

9/2

Form: 6211-8 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Relatively lightly raced 4yo who ended last year with wins at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) and Musselburgh (1m4f, soft); started this season with a low-key effort but she may have needed that run and still has scope for further progress; not ruled out dropped back in trip and grade.
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9th

1

(13)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Haydock

Velvet Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Ended last season with front-running wins at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) and Musselburgh (1m4f, soft) but she's been well held in her four runs this term; now only 1lb higher than for last success but she still has stamina to prove at this trip and others are preferred.

8/1

3rd

1

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Velvet Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Edward Bethell

Dual winner from the front on turf last autumn (heavy/soft), latterly off a 3lb lower mark; well below that level in three runs this time, including on Tapeta back from a break recently; others look better suited by tonight's conditions but she may get her own way in front.

5/1

6th

2

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Whisper

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Ended last season with two slow-ground wins on turf from the front (1m2f/1m4f); safely held twice on good ground this year (1m4f/1m2f) and needs to show more on this step up in trip on AW return.

11/1

15/2

Form: 038-44 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
12-time turf winner including over C&D; hasn't made a serious impact in his two runs (1m) this season but he's now back on last winning mark and could be dangerous back up in trip; one of three runners for the yard.
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14th

8

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Poets Dawn

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with a splendid 17 wins to his name; one of them came over C&D but he's probably better elsewhere and he beat only two home here ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

10th

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:07 Redcar

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner who was completing a summer hat-trick when making all at Ripon (1m2f, good) in August; back in form when third over that C&D (soft) three weeks ago and he's already down to his last winning mark.

14/1

3rd

1

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Poets Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

17-134; had the run of the race when battling on gamely to edge out Polygram and His Finest Hour over C&D (good; 2-1) last month; disappointing at Doncaster (1m2f) and Redcar (1m) since; needs to bounce back.

14/1

10/1

Form: 22118- D

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Had a highly productive time on turf last season including four wins (1m1f/1m2f) and four seconds; struggled in his hat-trick bid in November but that was on AW and he still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form; interesting contender who needs a close look on return.
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2nd

8

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Triple Force

10st 8lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Craig Lidster

Won this race under Eireann Cagney last year (good ground); 7lb higher this time around but was placed off today's mark in 18-runner York handicap (10.2f, good) in June; bold defence likely.

11/2

4th

4

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Triple Force

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Has won four of his 17 turf races at up to 1m2f; respectable 2.75l third of 18 at York last time (1m2.5f good); interesting, although pulled hard and didn't seem to get home on only previous try at 1m4f.

11/2

12/1

Form: 5834-9

Last run: 122 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
First win was on turf (7f) and last two have been on Tapeta (8.6f); reached the frame in two starts at Wolverhampton in December but he had a major blip there the following month; had another wind operation since and needs a major revival after four months off.
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3rd

3

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Bass Player

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Not yet a year since he almost defied 8lb higher on quick turf (1m); mixed bag since, and hard to find any benefit from a third wind operation in the winter, but he's too well treated not to bear in mind at least.

16/1

5th

7

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Bass Player

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Ended 2025 with two good runs but he has been well short of that level in two runs this year, a wind op before the latest making no difference; tongue tie returns; risky despite his reduced mark.

20/1

11th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Bass Player

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

First win was on turf (7f) and last two have been on Tapeta (8.6f); reached the frame in two starts at Wolverhampton in December but he had a major blip there the following month; had another wind operation since and needs a major revival after four months off.

12/1

25/1

Form: 3333-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner for James Fanshawe as 2yo and ran some good races last year off higher marks than this; has form at up to 1m3f but struggled on stable debut at Doncaster last month and needs to leave that form well behind.
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6th

7

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:51 Catterick

Nanny Park

10st 12lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Sara Ender

Had Billy Loughnane aboard when winning a weak four-runner Class 5 at Doncaster (14.5f; 11-4) in July; modest efforts since and has work to do with Saratoga Gold from Redcar last month; it isn't considered a positive that cheekpieces are added.

20/1

4th

3

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Nanny Park

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Gained a first win for her current yard in 1m6f Doncaster handicap in July; set a lot to do when a never-dangerous sixth of nine at Redcar (1m6f) 19 days ago; not dismissed.

7/1

6th

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Nanny Park

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sara Ender

Came good for current stable at fifth attempt, in tactical four-runner race at Doncaster (extended 1m6f, good to firm) last month but was behind Newport when down the field at York a fortnight later; others have more convincing profiles.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £16.41
Tricast £65.85
Trifecta £76.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Garden Oasis

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Cast

NEWMARKET:

No Knee Never

Telegraph:

Dawn Of Liberation

The Times:

Glistening Nights

TOPSPEED:

Jewel Maker

POSTDATA:

Star Cast

Daily Mirror:

Star Cast

The Guardian:

No Knee Never

D Express:

No Knee Never

The Star:

Dawn Of Liberation

Daily Mail:

Garden Oasis

The Sun:

Garden Oasis

Daily Record:

Garden Oasis