May 28 / 15.07 Ripon

15.07

Good

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4-5712 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Suited by drop back in trip when scoring on this month's handicap debut at Hamilton (6f, good) and probably bettered that performance when close second over C&D (good) a fortnight later; back in action before 1lb nudge takes effect and nicely drawn towards nearside rail; big player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Doubled his tally when winning at Ripon (6f, good) in May and ran well when third here over 6f two weeks ago; cheekpieces are now added but he will likely need them to go a good gallop dropped back in trip.

5/2

3rd

7

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Two wins in 6f handicaps in May; beaten favourite in 5f handicaps at York and Thirsk on his last two starts but has left the impression there is still a bit more to come; return to 6f will help and he's a major player.

7/2

4th

6

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Looked on the up when bagging 6f handicaps at Hamilton and Ripon in May; not discredited (did best of those in near-side group) when fifth of 13 at York (5f, good) four days ago; player.

2/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 33035-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-8 as a 2yo for Richard Fahey, albeit having made the frame six times; changed hands for 20,000gns in the autumn and was subsequently gelding; reappears on a workable mark; market may guide.
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4

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Ripon

Valor Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Runner-up in C&D handicap (good) in May on stable/seasonal debut and that form puts him in the picture; however, disappointing at Redcar (5f, good) since and now 0-10; needs to bounce back.

5/1

6th

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

Valor Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Placed in six of eight starts for Richard Fahey as a 2yo and, having been gelded, was beaten less than a length on stable debut/reappearance at Ripon (6f, good) last month; isn't short of speed so the return to 5f shouldn't be an issue; player.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Valor Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

0-8 as a 2yo for Richard Fahey, albeit having made the frame six times; changed hands for 20,000gns in the autumn and was subsequently gelding; reappears on a workable mark; market may guide.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 954-08

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten after racing too freely in two AW handicaps (6f/7f) this spring and has now been unplaced all five starts; stable has a much more obvious chance with Simba's Pride.
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5th

7

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Northern Tempest

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Lacks consistency but it's best to forgive his latest effort (met major traffic issues); showed best handicap form when third over C&D in May; now 4lb lower and Rhys Elliott takes off a bonus 5lb; interesting back here.

11/2

6th

3

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Redcar

Northern Tempest

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Dods

Looks capable of being involved but is proving an inconsistent maiden; modest fourth when favourite at Wetherby most recently, failing to back up his placed effort at Ripon (6f, good).

9/2

4th

1

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:50 Wetherby

Northern Tempest

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Peak effort came in a Newcastle novice event (5f, AW) last November; well beaten in his first two handicaps but showed more last time at Ripon (6f, good); same mark; handy draw and slightly shorter trip both look positive; could go well.

7/2

Form: 220-49

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made encouraging seasonal debut when fourth of 13 over C&D (good to soft) last month and had some excuses when below that form over 5f at Beverley 24 days ago (suffered interference in first half of race); on a good mark now and enters calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Head For Freedom

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a 5f claimer at Beverley last spring; on a good mark on his best handicap form and his latest Ripon fourth can be upgraded (not ideally positioned); each-way shout.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Head For Freedom

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made encouraging seasonal debut when fourth of 13 over C&D (good to soft) last month and had some excuses when below that form over 5f at Beverley 24 days ago (suffered interference in first half of race); on a good mark now and enters calculations.

9/1

9th

13

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Head For Freedom

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a C&D claimer on his second start as a 2yo last May (good); three good runs in nurseries after that; finished in front of a couple of today's rivals when a creditable fourth at Ripon on reappearance (6f, good to soft); interesting back at 5f.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 344-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made the frame on all three 2yo starts (5f-6f) and again showed clear promise when fifth of 14 on recent seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft), despite racing too freely in the early stages and hanging left at the business end; back up in trip and 2lb lower here; a possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:02 Nottingham

Black Missile

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unimproved for the addition of cheekpieces (retained here nonetheless) at Ripon in May, and wind surgery resorted to since; effectiveness over a galloping 6f yet to be tested, but 2lb lower mark looks competitive judged against the RPR of last autumn's Leicester debut (5f).

7/1

5th

2

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Black Missile

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Made the frame on all three 2yo starts (5f-6f) and again showed clear promise when fifth of 14 on recent seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft), despite racing too freely in the early stages and hanging left at the business end; back up in trip and 2lb lower here; a possible.

7/1

5th

10

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Black Missile

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Three fair efforts in maiden/novices last season, notably when third at Leicester on debut (5f, good to soft); unexposed; quite interesting on handicap debut.

14/1

Form: 66-801 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Started off for new stable with two down-the-field runs last month but bounced back to form with clear C&D (good) win in first-time cheekpices 11 days ago; not ideally drawn today and goes without cheekpieces this time but still respected under 6lb penalty (due to go up that amount anyway).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Solar Cooper

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Mark Walford

Faded over C&D on his yard debut following a break and has been kept to 6f since, improving for the fitting of cheekpieces when winning at Ripon (good) in May; in nothing like the same form in two starts since, though.

10/1

9th

4

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Solar Cooper

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Walford

One win from eight starts, namely a 6f handicap at Ripon last month when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; the headgear was absent when sixth back at Ripon 17 days ago and no surprise to see it back in place today; respected.

10/1

6th

9

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Solar Cooper

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Started off for new stable with two down-the-field runs last month but bounced back to form with clear C&D (good) win in first-time cheekpices 11 days ago; not ideally drawn today and goes without cheekpieces this time but still respected under 6lb penalty (due to go up that amount anyway).

7/2

33/1

Form: 0424-8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Second in 7f AW nursery on final run for Richard Hannon but well beaten on both starts for new stable, latterly in 6f Doncaster handicap on seasonal reappearance 12 days ago; others have much less to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Uncertainty

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Placed a few times for previous yard but looks far from solid on her form for current stable; best watched unless the market suggests a resurgence is likely.

25/1

9th

11

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Uncertainty

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Nine-race maiden who was runner-up at Lingfield (7f, AW) on her final outing for Richard Hannon; however, she's struggled in three starts for this yard (1m/6f) and has a bit to prove.

33/1

Form: 276-70

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who was safely held over 5f on first two starts for new stable this spring, albeit having encountered traffic on first occasion; ought to be suited by this move back up in trip, though, and may yet come good for David O'Meara.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Come On Over

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Found his level now and the return of the visor, worn for his nursery near-miss last autumn off 7lb higher, had a positive effect over C&D last Friday; will be 4lb higher from tomorrow and his claims are obvious.

2/1

Form: 3231-5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ended four-race 2yo season with 5f AW novice win in November and made encouraging reappearance when fifth in Catterick handicap (6f, good; short of room towards finish) this month; contender if that recent outing brought her on.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

North West Gal

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ended four-race 2yo season with 5f AW novice win in November and made encouraging reappearance when fifth in Catterick handicap (6f, good; short of room towards finish) this month; contender if that recent outing brought her on.

6/1

5th

5

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

North West Gal

9st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dropped to 5f after making her debut over 6f but she found plenty when winning a Newcastle AW maiden in November; the return to this trip on her handicap debut, having earlier shown she acts on this track, seems likely to suit if ready to do herself justice.

11/2

6

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:10 Catterick

North West Gal

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Pleasing start to her career when third of eight at Leicester two weeks ago, green off the bridle but keeping on steadily (Luck Money back in sixth); should be more clued up today but not sure to appreciate soft ground if her siblings/dam are a reliable guide.

2/1

14/1

Form: 455-67

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Started off for Craig Lidster with two very underwhelming AW runs in January (6f/5f) and is now 0-9 overall; difficult to enthuse over on first start for four months.
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7th

3

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Country Artiste

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

Early promise for previous yard but didn't progress and it's been a struggle off high marks since switched to handicaps; dropping steadily in the weights and down in grade so may do better; has worn a hood, first-time cheekpieces today.

16/1

9th

11

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Country Artiste

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

0-10 and she has yet to shine for her new stable, beaten 14l behind Simba's Pride at Ripon five weeks ago; lots to prove.

33/1

10th

7

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Country Artiste

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Started off for Craig Lidster with two very underwhelming AW runs in January (6f/5f) and is now 0-9 overall; difficult to enthuse over on first start for four months.

14/1

Form: 384-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Still unexposed after only four runs but was beaten about 19l after racing too freely on last month's seasonal/handicap debut (7f) and is drawn on the wing for this sprint return.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Great Success

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Not progressing but he has been more competitive off his reduced mark on his last two starts; others still bring more compelling claims.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Great Success

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Six-race maiden who has inconsistent form but posted one of his better efforts last time; sole attempt over C&D (on debut) resulted in his peak form; interesting back here.

6/1

5th

4

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Great Success

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Showed promise during three-race 2yo campaign but has struggled in both handicaps this term (7f/6f) and needs to get his career back on track.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.40
Straight Forecast £23.54
Tricast £242.04
Trifecta £324.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Simba's Pride

POSTDATA:

Solar Cooper

The Star:

North West Gal

D Express:

Solar Cooper

RP RATINGS:

Simba's Pride

The Times:

Simba's Pride

Telegraph:

Simba's Pride

The Guardian:

Simba's Pride

Daily Mail:

Simba's Pride

Daily Mirror:

Simba's Pride

The Sun:

Simba's Pride

Daily Record:

Simba's Pride