June 03 / 19.10 Ripon

19.10

Good

Bishopton Equine Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Bishopton Equine Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.10
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 433294

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Beaten 19 times since winning in December 2024 on her second start; positive signs at the beginning of this campaign but she hasn't backed up those performances on her last two starts; may again be vulnerable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

3

(9)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Donna Nook

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Landed her first turf win at Ripon (1m, good) in June off 2lb higher; has made the frame in all races since bar one; has dropped to a career-low mark and should be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:51 Thirsk

Donna Nook

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Modest strike rate of 2-27 but generally consistent; landed her first win on turf at Ripon (1m, good) in June and looks sure to run her race; holds place claims.

7/1

9th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Donna Nook

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Resumed winning ways over C&D in June and has continued in good form, drawn wide when third of 15 in 1m Thirsk handicap 18 days ago; that form is working out well so she merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 2780-7 CD

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Below par on his last few starts in the winter but a break may have helped and he's on a handy mark on form as recent as last November; he's capable of running well when fresh and is not ruled out.
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6th

2

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Jesmond Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Suited by Ripon and he held off an in-form rival in convincing fashion there (1m, good) in July; mixed otherwise this year and he needs to prove that the return to 7f round here will suit.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jesmond Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Up and down this season, and well beaten since his 1m win at Ripon in July; has good C&D form but not certain what to expect.

16/1

15th

9

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Jesmond Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Narrowly repelled Up The Jazz at Ripon (1m, good) but only fifth off this career-high mark (5lb rise) back there a month ago; he's been a bit up and down this season.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7-8062 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Just three wins from his 47 starts, the latest back in June 2024; however, he was short-headed off this career-low mark at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) last Wednesday and could be in the mix once more; versatile ground-wise.
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6th

9

(13)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Barley

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended a long losing run at Carlisle (1m, good) in September and ran creditably when third at Ayr next time; arrives in form but he's 0-8 here and fully exposed.

10/1

3rd

4

(11)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Barley

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Snapped a losing run dating back to June 2024 when holding on by a neck at Carlisle (1m, good) last week; generally consistent but hardly has the profile of one likely to follow up under a 4lb penalty.

5/1

1st

4

(3)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:47 Carlisle

Barley

9st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Generally consistent this year but Sunday's York run was a big step backwards; conditions shouldn't be an issue but he has a modest strike-rate and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

15/2

Form: 43/013 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made all on AW debut and second start back from a long absence at Southwell (1m, AW) in April, and third there since (1m) in a race that is working out very well; won on turf in 2024 and he's a strong candidate if his good recent form continues back on grass.
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4

(5)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Record of 1-9 for current yard, the success off 3lb higher over C&D in April; only midfield in last two starts but has a good chance provided first-time headgear prompts a return to best.

5/1

7th

8

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Declan Carroll

Quick to get off the mark for his current yard over C&D in April; showed enough (hampered) here on penultimate start to be considered despite a lesser show when joint second favourite on turf 12 days ago.

10/1

6th

9

(12)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Avatar Jet

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Quick to get off the mark for his current yard on Southwell AW (1m) in April and largely in good nick since, suffering a poor run when fifth of 14 back there (1m) two weeks ago; a player off a 2lb lower mark.

9/2

9/1

Form: 7-3213 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door prior to winning at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last month and again ran well when third at Redcar (7f, good to firm) nine days ago; also effective on good to soft ground; could be in the shake-up.
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12th

13

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Perfidia

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Dual Class 6 winner this season (8.3f, good/good to firm); current mark ought to be workable but he needs to better his last couple of efforts; others preferred.

25/1

9th

12

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Perfidia

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Triple turf winner who scored at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) in June; placed three times since but needs to shrug off a below-par run at Redcar last week.

25/1

Form: -89212 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
5yo who was in top form on AW in the spring, with a win at Kempton (1m) being sandwiched by two seconds; showed some promise in May 2024 when he last raced on turf; key player if transferring good form back to grass.
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8th

5

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Havana Touch

9st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John Butler

All four wins have been on the AW, the last three at Kempton, most recently over 1m in June; another good AW run when second of nine over 1m at Lingfield 23 days ago but has a career-high mark on likely ground he's yet to prove he handles (all three turf runs on good/good to firm).

11/2

2nd

4

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Butler

All four wins have been on the AW, the last three at Kempton, most recently over 1m in June when last seen off a 4lb lower mark; went close here over 7f in April and can be competitive on his return from a 76-day break.

11/4

1st

12

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Justified favouritism in a C&D handicap in April off 5lb lower; beaten a nose at Lingfield later that month and then met trouble in running at Ripon last week; should remain competitive.

8/1

Form: 3056-0

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who failed to progress for Roger Varian and was soundly beaten at 100-1 on her stable and seasonal debut in April; upset in stalls and withdrawn at Redcar last month (66-1 at the time).
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9

(14)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

The New Bay Pearl

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Still a maiden but has been a firm favourite in last two runs and wasn't disgraced both times, fifth of 19 at Redcar (1m) latest; consistent of late and had AW form for previous yard; first win is not inconceivable.

12/1

5th

15

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

The New Bay Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Formerly with Roger Varian; now 0-14 but she was a creditable third off this reduced mark at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month; has claims if she can back that up and she's effective at this trip.

8/1

3rd

1

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

The New Bay Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Formerly with Roger Varian; now 0-13 but ran well for a long way over 1m at Pontefract last time; probably has a race in her off this mark.

6/1

50/1

Form: 08780- D

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good to soft) last summer, the latest off today's mark; however, it was a tame end to the season and this 8yo needs to get back on track on his reappearance.
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13th

9

(13)

16th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Eeetee

10st 10lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: John Wainwright

4-10 at Redcar but latest win was July 2025 and he's not been seen to anything like such good effect since, including three times here; latest start (mid-division in large field over 1m) was first visit here this term and he now moves back up in trip, having won four times over 1m2f during 2022 and 2023.

25/1

8th

9

(2)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Eeetee

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Four of his six wins have been at Redcar including over C&D last July; now 7lb lower than for that success, but he's lost his way since then and has been well held in both runs this season; needs a big turnaround.

40/1

11/2

Form: -04521 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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.
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2nd

1

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Kiss Me My Love

10st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

2-2 here, the wins coming over 1m in May (good) and July (good to firm), and she was back on that last winning mark when runner-up at Catterick (7f, good) a fortnight ago; handicapper has left her alone and she's respected.

8/1

2nd

8

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Catterick

Kiss Me My Love

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Four-time winner who scored at Redcar (1m, good) in May and again over that C&D (good to firm) in July; she's back on that latter winning mark and the likely good tempo will help on this first go at 7f for just over a year.

8/1

8th

4

(1)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:51 Thirsk

Kiss Me My Love

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Recorded her fourth win, and second at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in July off 1lb lower; has run respectably since; holds claims but may have a better chance when returning to Redcar.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1806-9

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last July; three lesser runs followed and no return to form on his reappearance in April; he could improve for that latest effort but his claims aren't compelling.
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2nd

2

(11)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

The Childe Of Hale

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Rejuvenated by the fitting of cheekpieces and doubled his tally in 7f Redcar handicap five days ago; well drawn there but scored emphatically so not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty.

7/2

1st

3

(18)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

The Childe Of Hale

10st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ivan Furtado

His sole success came at Doncaster (7f) on good to soft ground last July and he stepped up on a couple of modest efforts this term when fairly close fifth of 12 over that C&D (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month; has dropped to a workable mark and may have a say if widest stall proves no barrier.

8/1

5th

11

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

The Childe Of Hale

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Gained a first win over C&D last July but well below that level in five subsequent starts, although he suffered a poor run when tenth of 12 in 1m Ripon handicap in June; cheekpieces go on after a break.

16/1

4/1

Form: 24-272

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Didn't live up to market expectations on handicap debut in April (1m, AW), when he reared at the start, but this very lightly raced 5yo showed what he is capable of when second at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) three weeks ago, when denied a clear run; unproven on slow ground; on the shortlist.
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6th

1

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Superfortress

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Six-race maiden who has bits of encouraging form; good second, despite traffic issues, at Beverley (8.5f) on penultimate start and was possibly unsuited by Ripon latest; first win is not inconceivable.

6/1

11th

1

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Superfortress

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Didn't live up to market expectations on handicap debut in April (1m, AW), when he reared at the start, but this very lightly raced 5yo showed what he is capable of when second at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) three weeks ago, when denied a clear run; unproven on slow ground; on the shortlist.

4/1

2nd

3

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Superfortress

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-race maiden; best efforts when second on AW on two occasions; didn't live up to market expectations last time (handicap debut) but progress is still a possibility.

8/1

12th
13 (13)
Travis

25/1

Form: 32-250

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who was admirably consistent in the second half of last year and reappeared with a good second at Newcastle in March; however, after a lesser run at Thirsk he was beaten a long way at Redcar only 16 days ago, and needs to leave that latest performance miles behind.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

11

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Travis

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Geoffrey Harker

Popped up over C&D (good) when beating Reginald Charles in June but after a subsequent run of placings he appears to have gone off the boil; did show a bit more on AW three weeks ago, however, and he's dipped below that winning mark; might go well at attractive odds.

33/1

6th

1

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travis

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Geoffrey Harker

Had a brief consistent spell that was initiated by Redcar success but his form has dipped sharply in last two starts; yet to win beyond 7f.

12/1

11th

7

(15)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Travis

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

Three-time winner whose last success came over this C&D (good; possibly flattered by racing in a small breakaway group) in June; only 2lb higher but he stopped abruptly over a mile last time; may do better back at 7f.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £206.30
Straight Forecast £156.73
Tricast £568.98
Trifecta £1187.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Barley

The Times:

Superfortress

NEWMARKET:

Havana Touch

Daily Mirror:

Perfidia

The Star:

Kiss Me My Love

SPOTLIGHT:

Avatar Jet

TOPSPEED:

Jesmond Dawn

Telegraph:

Superfortress

The Guardian:

Superfortress

Daily Mail:

Havana Touch

POSTDATA:

Barley

D Express:

Barley

The Sun:

Barley

Daily Record:

Barley