Friday 8 May 2026 Ripon

Bit of promise behind a couple of subsequent winners in a maiden here early in the year; finished a remote last of six on turf back from a break recently, though, and needs to settle better back up from 6f; market useful.

Beaten about 7l on Wolverhampton debut (6f) in March and same outcome in another small-field event at Southwell (7f) later that month; still early days but she needs a transformation on this switch to turf.

Sent off at big prices and has run to just a modest level in her two starts 387 days apart, the latest over C&D nine days ago; should find easier pickings once handicapping.

Strong-puller who has had four runs in 6f/7f maiden/novices; well beaten second at Ripon last time (6f, good) but winner has trotted up in a handicap since; stable in decent form and could go well on handicap debut back at 7f if he settles better.

4,000euros yearling; sister to 7f/1m winner Crossford (including Hong Kong; RPR 97), half-sister to four winners at 7f-1m4f; 18-1, came from off the pace to finish third of six on recent Catterick debut (7f, good) but was beaten about 5l and needs a big step forward on this drop in trip.

Improving son of Cotai Glory who spreadeagled his field on his first go over 6f in a Ripon maiden nine days ago; a most interesting handicap debutant.

Weak 18-1 shot for his Pontefract debut (good to soft) but ran well for a long way behind the two market leaders; since withdrawn on account of unsuitable (good) ground; entitled to improve.

Showed some ability in maidens, including when third of six at Bath (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; this is more realistic on handicap debut and she's a half-sister to four winners; needs watching in market.

0-5 and he's been well held in both handicaps; needs improvement back on turf

Dead-heated at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; 12-1) on penultimate start; paid the price for a rapid mid-race move at Ripon (fourth of seven, beaten over 5l) subsequently; isn't without a chance from 4lb above his mark at Wetherby; stablemate of Lope Y Linda.

Struggled at big prices in all four 2yo runs, including a nursery at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) in September; still unexposed but she's on the same mark as last time and has lots to prove on her return.

Fairly exposed now; best run was when third of eight in a Beverley novice last September (7.5f, soft); fair form in two 1m handicaps this time; may be suited by this drop in trip with headgear now tried.

String of poor efforts to date, always at big prices; first-time blinkers will need to make a massive difference from stall 16.

Handles most ground but all of his four wins have been on good to firm; last success was at Ayr (5f) 12 months ago but that was on his reappearance and he's only 1lb higher for today's return; needs a close look after 221 days off.

He has returned from a six-month break in rude health, winning at Wolverhampton and over C&D (second C&D success) last month and running well in his hat-trick bid at Ripon a fortnight ago; wide draw not ideal for a front-runner but he isn't handicapped out of things; trainer also runs Jojo Rabbit.

Hold-up performer who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in January but he's not hit the same level since and has finished eighth in his three runs (Tapeta/turf); on dangerous mark but he has something to prove and slow starts can be an issue.

Best on good/firmer; 14-time winner who showed clear signs of a return to form at Ripon last time, finishing third; enters calculations off 6lb below last winning mark.

Ten-time course winner who is not ruled back at this track on his second run after a break

Multiple sprint handicap wins since 2022, all on soft or slower; back in action with a good fourth of 17 at Doncaster in March and, although he hasn't done as well since, he'd come into it if there's significant rain.

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; not disgraced at Ripon next time; should make another bold bid.

Nearly gained seventh Ripon win latest but his York record isn't anywhere near as strong

Acts on good to firm and soft ground; won at Thirsk (6f, good) last spring and recorded his second AW win on his Southwell reappearance last month; up 4lb but he still looks feasibly treated and should get a good tow into this race; key player.

All 12 runs have been on turf and he won twice at Catterick (6f/7f, good) last season; 6lb higher than for his last success but he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 13 at Thirsk last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie added.

5-24; hit by the handicapper after making all at Yarmouth (6f, good) last June, and has taken a while to come back down the weights (now 3lb below that winning mark); posted low-key seasonal reappearance at Leicester; cheekpieces introduced seeking more.

Reeled off a 6f hat-trick last July but went up 25lb for her troubles; low-key reappearance 17 days and may need another run or two before she is of renewed interest.

Began this year with two Newcastle wins (6f, Tapeta) but he was only eighth of ten there last month; has won over C&D but has a patchy profile and needs to step up again on this return to turf.

C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made.

All of his four wins have been at Yarmouth (6f, good/good to firm) and latest was in September 2024; well treated on old form but he had a mixed record last season and was well held in the autumn on his final two runs; has a bit to prove after six months off and others are preferred.

Handicapper hit him hard after he made it 2-2 at Leicester off 7lb lower last month and he's struggled in two runs since; hit and miss now and, while it's possible he'll bounce back, others have more pressing claims.

Usually a reliable sort whose five wins have all been over 6f; beaten a head over 5f at Wolverhampton in March and a shade disappointing back on turf subsequently but should give a better performance here.

Won a 6f Ripon maiden last June and stays 7f; 0-13 in handicaps, however, and others present stronger cases despite his career-low mark.

Rolled back the years with a front-running 1m2f win at Ripon ten days ago; only has a 4lb penalty to deal with and Jake Dickson is good value for his 7lb claim; unlikely to get a soft time of things up front though.

Having a fine year, winning for the fourth time when scoring at Ripon 13 days ago (1m2f, good); still feasibly weighted but previous 1m4f efforts haven't seen her convince with her stamina.

Had a productive time of things in 2025 when the visor went on, winning on four occasions, including over this C&D last June; well beaten on the AW at Newcastle in November and he was too free on his comeback run at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; may take a step forward from that but will need to.

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.

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.

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.

Four wins (6f to 8.6f) on AW since December; perhaps stretched by 1m2f when only fourth at Ripon a fortnight ago; returning to a mile should help but a career best is needed to defy this mark.

Record of 2-32 on turf, latest win at Ripon last August (1m2f, good); two fair runs over same C&D this season; a possible.

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.

11yo who won three times last year, including this race (good to firm); this front-runner has been placed at Pontefract (1m, good) and Ripon (1m2f, good) on his last two starts; 3-5 at Ayr and he's on the shortlist.

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.

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.

320,000gns yearling; didn't show much in three qualifying runs but she ran well for a long way when fourth on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good) last month; needs to build on that but it's still early days and she's open to more progress at this new trip.

Unexposed gelding who was an eye-catching fourth at Wolverhampton; respected back in trip

Six-race maiden who has not finished closer than 5l to a winner and was a fading fifth when upped to 1m2f on stable debut at Yarmouth (good) last month; mark continues to fall but she needs to find improvement from somewhere.

Well held at big prices in all five runs; gelded and steps up to 1m2f on return

Turf winner last summer and runner-up at Kempton last week; in the mix back in trip

Versatile maiden who has made the frame several times at 6f-1m2f, most recently at Ripon; she's a form contender but quite an exposed one who hasn't progressed.

Half-sister to a fairly useful winner (1m/1m2f) but she's not really progressed so far and has been beaten around 8l in both handicaps; returns after a short break and she needs improvement back up in trip.

Masar filly who is a possible improver upped to 1m2f on handicap debut; market useful