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Good To Firm

Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £141775
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 1
  • 12 runners
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Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 2-115 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Impressive from the front in novice races at Yarmouth (11.4f, good to firm) and Kempton (1m3f, AW) this spring; soundly beaten when 5-2 for Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good) last month and has plenty to prove in an even tougher contest today, but she retains potential and her dam won this race for connections in 2019 off the back of a Listed defeat; not written off.
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OUR TIP

Form: 436-56

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won Group 3 (7.2f, good to yielding) and Group 2 (7f, good) races in Ireland last summer; she's raced five times subsequently and hasn't kicked on but she's the sole representative of Aidan O'Brien, who has won the last three runnings, and perhaps first-time blinkers will trigger a revival.
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5th

1

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

16:25 Leopardstown

Composing

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Summer hat-trick culminated in Group 2 win at the Curragh, beating Suzie Songs (7f, good); beaten favourite in the Moyglare and Goffs Million at the same venue; unplaced in the Fillies' Mile on final start; officially rated 10lb below stablemate True Love.

13/2

2

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newmarket

Composing

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Summer hat-trick culminated in Group 2 win at the Curragh (7f, good); beaten favourite in the Moyglare and Goffs Million there since, regressing on the figures; needs to tap back into her earlier progress.

10/1

Form: 1

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wore this hood on last month's debut at Gowran Park (9.4f, good to yielding) and won in fine style, making most; this is a vastly tougher test and others have far more substance to their form, but she's unexposed and with a respected stable; a market move would be interesting.
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Form: 2-12 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
5l win at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in May on second start and then went very close in Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good), behind Inis Mor who was subsequently third in the French Oaks; dam was a 1m6f Group 3 winner and the step up in trip could be a good move; one to consider.
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2nd

5

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:10 Goodwood

Earth Shot

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Twice-raced filly who is open to any amount of further progress and looks a Listed/Group performer in the making; eye-catching second at Newbury (1m, soft) in the autumn then went one better by stretching nicely clear to score by 5l at Newmarket (1m2f, good) on reappearance; respected.

11/10

1st

3

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Earth Shot

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Kept on for 2l second to even-money stablemate and fellow newcomer at Newbury (1m, soft) last October; this Oaks/Irish Oaks entry is bred to be suited by the step up in trip (dam 1m6f Group 3 winner); leading claims.

11/10

Form: 1-115 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-3, again with plenty in hand, when making all in the Group 3 Prix Cleopatre at Saint-Cloud in April (10.5f, good; Warriors Whisper second); disappointing favourite in the Group 2 Prix Saint-Alary at Longchamp (1m2f, soft) since and Colin Keane, who has been on board for her last three starts, partners fellow Juddmonte filly Legacy Link today; however, this French raider could play a leading role if tapping back into her previous promise.
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Form: 1-4 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September on sole 2yo start; well-beaten fourth of six on comeback in Listed race at Newbury (1m2f, good) last month; she still looked a work in progress last time and her best days lie ahead, but a sizeable step forward is needed in first-time blinkers.
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4th

4

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Golden Orbit

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Sea The Stars half-sister to four winners, three useful; dam 7f-1m2f scorer (including Listed); 11-2 for eight-runner maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September and challenged 2f out before holding off a pretty useful rival; that was a fine start, including as she's bred for at least 1m2f.

13/8

4

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Newmarket

Golden Orbit

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Sea The Stars half-sister to four winners, notably Portfolio (1m2f; RPR 102); dam 7f-1m2f scorer (including 2yo/Listed; 113); this Royal newcomer looks interesting.

9/2

Form: 3-31

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt when readily making all in a maiden at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) last month; others have achieved considerably more but she's on the up and her trainer is also responsible for impressive Oaks winner Thundering On; there can be optimism that this Sea The Stars filly will be suited by the step up in trip and she's well worth a second look.
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1st

4

(2)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:15 Leopardstown

Johanna Walsh

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sea The Stars filly; cost E460,000 as a yearling; ran green on debut at Thurles last October, showed promise with a staying-on third, 3/4l off runner-up Cape Primrose; reversed form with that rival when third behind a longer-priced stablemate at Gowran a month ago.

5/1

3rd

5

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

17:40 Gowran Park

Johanna Walsh

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sea The Stars filly a 460,000euros yearling, is sister to winners Kildare Legend (1m3f) and Golden Horse (1m), half-sister to French 6.5f AW winner My Runner; dam half-sister to 1m1f Group 1 winner Mekhtaal; plenty green on debut at Thurles in October but shaped with nice bit of promise when staying-on third (1.25l off runner-up Cape Primrose) over 1m; should relish this longer trip and could get a lot closer to Cape Primrose now.

7/2

Form: 31-3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) last October on her second run and a respectable third of six in Listed race at Newbury (1m2f, good) on reappearance; her dam won the Oaks for the yard and she's open to further improvement, but it's very necessary in today's company; one of three for stable.
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3rd

5

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Lady Roisia

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

575,000gns foal who's a half-sister to four winners, notably Ambition (1m2f-1m4f, including French Group 2), out of the yard's Oaks winner Talent; followed debut promise by justifying 5-6 favouritism in seven-runner maiden at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) in October; this grade should be a very different proposition for her but it's the same for most of this field.

8/1

1st

4

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

13:55 Nottingham

Lady Roisia

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

575,000gns foal who's a half-sister to four winners, notably Ambition (1m2f-1m4f, including French Group 2), out of the yard's Oaks winner Talent; 8-1 for eight-runner novice at Leicester (7f, good) just over three weeks ago, in touch before put in her place by two promising rivals; that's not the best form in this field but she showed clear promise and 1m+ will suit.

11/4

Form: 314-12

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Built upon her abundant 2yo promise to win the Group 3 Musidora Stakes at York (10.2f, good) last month and she was a clear second in the Oaks at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) 13 days ago, albeit no match for the winner; she had a hard race last time and there is a worry that this assignment may come too soon, but she sets a strong form standard for the rest to aim at.
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2nd

5

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Legacy Link

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

All four starts on good to firm/good ground; rallied for fourth in a hot running of the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket last October on her final 2yo run, and she reappeared with a hard-fought win in the Group 3 Musidora at York (10.2f), asserting close home; there is every chance that she will stay 1m4f and her pedigree provides optimism that she will be effective on slow ground; dam is a sister to Frankel; firmly in calculations.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

16:05 York

Legacy Link

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Easy win at Haydock (1m, good) last September on her second start and rallied for fourth of ten in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket (good) in October, the form of which has worked out very well; her dam (a sister to Frankel) was a 1m4f winner and this step up in trip should be right up her street; leading claims for top yard that has won this seven times since 2011.

6/5

Form: 26

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,900,000gns yearling; runner-up on debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) in April before well-beaten last of six in Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm); can win races but it will be a major shock if she lands this one.
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Form: 23-121 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; won on handicap debut here (1m2f, good to firm) in May before handicap second at Goodwood (1m4f, good), and she went one better in a Listed race there (1m2f, soft) 11 days ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); progressive but further improvement is needed in this much hotter race.
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1st

10

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Venetia

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Made all at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) on handicap/seasonal debut and set steady pace when second here (1m4f, good; unraced on softer) 16 days ago; steady improver but needs a big step forward in today's first-time headgear.

14/1

2nd

10

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:42 Goodwood

Venetia

8st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Made all at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) on handicap/seasonal debut, building on her 2yo efforts, and looks the type to progress further; bred to be suited by this longer distance; upped in class but receives plenty of weight all round; shortlisted.

7/4

Form: 132

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
1,000,000euros yearling who won on debut at Deauville (9.5f, AW) in February before Listed third at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, good to soft); no match for the winner Gilded Prize when runner-up in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (10.5f, good) last time and she's up against it on the face of it, but there should be a stronger gallop today which could help this headstrong filly settle better; not ruled out each-way.
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Betting Forcast

33/1 Brilliant Star, 12/1 Composing, 20/1 Dark Lucinda, 5/1 Earth Shot, 3/1 Gilded Prize, 25/1 Golden Orbit, 8/1 Johanna Walsh, 20/1 Lady Roisia, 6/4 Legacy Link, 100/1 Maldives, 66/1 Venetia, 16/1 Warriors Whisper

Verdict

Musidora winner LEGACY LINK was a fine second in the Oaks 13 days ago and will be tough to beat provided today's outing does not come too soon after that hard race at Epsom. Gilded Prize was disappointing when losing her unbeaten record at Longchamp last month, but she looked an exciting prospect previously and this French raider is feared most. Earth Shot went very close in a Listed race at Goodwood last time and is open to further improvement, and she is next on the list ahead of Leopardstown maiden winner Johanna Walsh, who represents Oaks-winning combination Joseph O'Brien and Dylan Browne McMonagle.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Legacy Link

TOPSPEED:

Legacy Link

POSTDATA:

Legacy Link