May 28 / 16.10 Ripon

16.10

Good

Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/5 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7-5831 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Came good with an easy 6f win at Ayr (good to firm) under Clifford Lee last week; 5lb well in under a penalty compared to his future mark so his claims are obvious.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Jet Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ben Haslam

Low-mileage 4yo who has thrived since sent handicapping, landing 6f handicaps at Ayr (good to firm) and Ripon (good) last month; another good run when third at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) last night; not taken at all lightly.

9/4

3rd

2

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Jet Warrior

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Ben Haslam

Comes into this in good form having won over 6f at Ayr (good to firm) and Ripon (good) last month; up 10lb (5lb higher than last time) and a contender, but softer ground a concern.

7/4

25/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: -000U9 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December but has struggled for form since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Inconsistent 5yo whose losing run goes back 27 races and he was below par at Wetherby last week, however he was a close second at Ripon (6f, good) prior to that and is effective here; each-way claims if back on song.

12/1

6th

3

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Angel Of England

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Strike-rate of 1-29; good run last time when second to an in-form rival at Ripon (6f, good); could go well from low draw but lacks consistency.

7/2

2nd

7

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Angel Of England

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December but has struggled for form since.

25/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 01-807

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Caused a 66-1 shock when winning a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December but three heavy defeats have followed, including dropped to 6f back on turf last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Ridgemaster

9st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Returned to form when third at Ripon (6f, good) last month and again ran well when second at Ayr (7f, soft) last Saturday; his sole win came here and he could be involved.

13/2

2nd

5

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:28 Ayr

Ridgemaster

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Sprung a 66-1 surprise (beat No Nay Nevermind) in a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December; three poor runs followed but he returned to form when third at Ripon (6f, good) last month; chance back up in distance.

15/2

3rd

10

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Ridgemaster

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Caused a 66-1 shock when winning a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December but three heavy defeats have followed, including dropped to 6f back on turf last time.

33/1

Form: 067/86

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer; fared a lot better than on his AW stable debut in February when sixth (Hurstwood fourth) of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago but will need to step forward again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(9)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Night Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Nine-race maiden but he's been shaping quite well in recent starts, including when fourth of 18 here last time over 6f, doing best of those drawn low; looks worth another try over this longer trip.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Night Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer but his two turf runs for this yard in May were both encouraging; edging down the weights and he should appreciate a strong pace at this trip.

10/1

4th

4

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Night Emperor

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer; fared a lot better than on his AW stable debut in February when sixth (Hurstwood fourth) of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago but will need to step forward again.

10/1

5th
8 (10)
Tickets

4/1

Form: 613265 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Short of room before catching the eye with late headway for fifth over 7f at Southwell three weeks ago; has done most of his winning on AW but a fast-ground win at Redcar last spring shows he's effective on turf; Jet Warrior has to be considered the stable number one but he's still of interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Tickets

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Unplaced elsewhere on final three starts for Ben Haslam but wasn't running badly and three out of his last four wins have come at this venue; on a career-low mark and could play a leading role back here in a first-time tongue-tie on his stable debut.

13/2

5th

8

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Tickets

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Short of room before catching the eye with late headway for fifth over 7f at Southwell three weeks ago; has done most of his winning on AW but a fast-ground win at Redcar last spring shows he's effective on turf; Jet Warrior has to be considered the stable number one but he's still of interest.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tickets

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Three of his four wins on the AW have been at Newcastle, the most recent in a classified event in February; runner-up there in first-time cheekpieces in March but ran below his best at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago.

8/1

5/1

Form: 167-94 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2023 and 2025; sharper for his reappearance when respectable fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago and may come on again; a must for the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Four-time course winner whose mark continues to fall and he hasn't been devoid of spark this season; however, this 9yo needs to better what he's shown on his last three starts (the first of them over C&D).

14/1

11th

8

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Hurstwood

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Niven

Beaten a nose by Mrs Trump in this race last year when rated 5lb higher; not at his best this year but his Redcar fourth in May offered hope he could add to his 11 wins.

12/1

6th

10

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Hurstwood

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Niven

Recorded his tenth turf win when scoring at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) in October; now 2lb lower than for that success but he's been short of spark in three runs this season and needs to raise his game.

12/1

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7th
3 (4)
Tarlac

11/1

Form: 6-7658 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 19 starts came over C&D last May but he's falling in the weights without giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers worn last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Tarlac

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Not in the same form as he was in May and June last year but he's on a lowly mark now and, after being pushed along from some way out, he did stick well to the task when fourth over C&D (good to firm) recently; form case to be made down in grade.

7/2

4th

7

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Tarlac

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Yet to be placed after six starts this season (5f-7f) but won off a much higher mark last spring, at Ripon (6f, good to soft), and may yet turn things around; worth a glance in the betting.

12/1

7th

8

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Tarlac

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Campaigned mostly over 6f; inconsistent since sole win; his chance of taking advantage of a reduced mark partly depends on the effects of this return to 7f; record over this trip isn't fully conclusive.

16/1

10/1

Form: 0-0460 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Arrives out of sorts (well beaten at Nottingham just nine days ago) but a revival can't be completely ruled out given he won twice over C&D (good) last May.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Barmyblade

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four wins over 5f/6f last season; back to winning ways at Thirsk last time (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces back on); not ideally drawn but a contender off 4lb higher.

7/2

1st

5

(15)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Barmyblade

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won three sprint handicaps last spring and he is now 9lb lower than for the last of them; 2026 had been a struggle until he emerged from the doldrums with a good second at Ripon (6f, good) two weeks ago; now has something to build on.

7/1

2nd

1

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Barmyblade

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won two in a row over 6f at Ripon (good) last May but he's been out of sorts this season and was last eight back here three weeks ago; now 9lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival back in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

10/1

Non-runners

Golden Prosperity, Solar Biricz

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Payout
Exacta £26.40
Straight Forecast £37.16
Tricast £473.01
Trifecta £350.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jet Warrior

D Express:

Hurstwood

Daily Mail:

Tarlac

RP RATINGS:

Jet Warrior

POSTDATA:

Jet Warrior

The Times:

Jet Warrior

Telegraph:

Jet Warrior

The Guardian:

Jet Warrior

Daily Record:

Jet Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Hurstwood

The Sun:

Hurstwood

The Star:

Hurstwood