Wednesday 3 June 2026 Ripon
6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.6 races 53 runners First off 18:00
British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race) ✓ Result
Open
1
4
Andrew Mullen
10%
Ben Haslam
14%
—
45
2
9-7
9/1
10/1
17/2
Modest fourth of six (about 5l behind Fantasy Force) in 5f contest at the York Dante festival, having started the rank outsider; perhaps one for nurseries later on.
AI verdict
SR 45 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
2
3
M. P. Sheehy
8%
Adrian Keatley
15%
—
64
2
9-7
11/8
7/4
18/13
Showed promise with third of six in novice contest (5f, good) at the York Dante festival, having attracted a bit of support; the form pick and open to progress to boot.
AI verdict
SR 64 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
—
Callum Rodriguez
20%
—
47
2
9-7
9/2
5/2
9/2
$60,000 yearling, £145,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; by Violence; sibling to two dirt winners, notably Royal Spa (US 6f-8.5f including 2yo/Grade 2; RPR 116); dam US 5.5f-7f dirt scorer, half-sister to 7f 2yo Grade 1 winner Sippican Harbor; similar to Hidden Gift in terms of sales info; shortlisted.
AI verdict
SR 47 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
4
—
Paul Mulrennan
14%
Paul Midgley
11%
—
47
2
9-7
66/1
40/1
50/1
Inns Of Court half-brother to prolific 5f/7f winner Elegant Erin (including 2yo; RPR 98); dam placed 6f (66), out of 9.4f/1m4f scorer; yard has modest record with 2yos.
AI verdict
SR 47 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
5
25
David Allan
13%
Tim Easterby
11%
—
54
2
9-7
18/1
20/1
16/1
Finished behind a couple of today's rivals at York, failing to back up his Pontefract effort (second of four); effectively needs to prove he's capable of progressing.
AI verdict
SR 54 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
6
4
Daniel Tudhope
18%
David O'Meara
13%
—
28
2
9-2
8/1
11/2
8/1
Brings the worst form having trailed home last of four in Carlisle event (5f) won by a smart prospect; achieved little on the figures and needs to improve sharply.
AI verdict
SR 28 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
7
—
Oisin Orr
14%
—
50
2
9-2
3/1
3/1
5/2
60,000euros yearling, £150,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Sioux Nation half-sister to 5f 2yo winner New Theory (RPR 79); dam 7f scorer (72), sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Final Frontier, out of 5f 2yo Listed winner; another interesting newcomer for Wathnan Racing, whose strike-rate with 2yos is strong.
AI verdict
SR 50 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
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Open
1
3
Jack Mitchell
16%
—
58
3
9-2
8/1
FCST
7/1
Sister to the 1m3f AW winner Alfred Spero; slowly away, and only a modest third to a long odds-on favourite on Kempton debut (1m3f fillies' novice; 5-1, RPR 54) four weeks ago; is entitled to have taken on board the lessons learned there, and switches to turf for second start.
AI verdict
SR 58 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
2
2-2
Hector Crouch
18%
Ralph Beckett
19%
—
75
3
9-2
1/5
3/20
2/11
Juddmonte Irish Oaks entrant; runner-up to stablemate A La Prochaine (since third in the Cheshire Oaks) on Newbury debut (1m, soft; 17-2) last October, and again forced to settle for second-best on seasonal reappearance at Ascot (1m2f; 10-11 favourite); this is a golden opportunity.
AI verdict
SR 75 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
3-
Callum Rodriguez
20%
Edward Bethell
17%
—
37
2
9-2
12/1
FCST
10/1
62,000gns foal, and a half-sister to three winners; nothing special, third of four on Newcastle debut (6f novice; 5-1) six months ago; this longer trip should suit on pedigree but she has plenty to find on the limited evidence we've witnessed.
AI verdict
SR 37 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
4
5-
Oisin Orr
14%
Richard Fahey
12%
—
45
2
9-2
20/1
20/1
18/1
Dam was a 1m4f-1m6f Flat/2m hurdle winner; slowly away and always behind on Thirsk debut (7f maiden fillies', good; 50-1) last July; by far the least likely candidate in this four-runner field.
AI verdict
SR 45 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Bishopton Equine Handicap ✓ Result
Open
1
24-272
Ruth Carr
12%
70
57
5
9-9
4/1
4/1
10/3
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.
AI verdict
SR 57 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
2
433294
Daniel Tudhope
18%
David O'Meara
13%
70
59
4
9-9
12/1
11/1
12/1
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.
AI verdict
SR 59 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
3
1806-9
Tom Eaves
8%
Ivan Furtado
10%
68
54
4
9-7
22/1
20/1
22/1
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.
AI verdict
SR 54 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
4
-89212
Connor Beasley
13%
John Butler
13%
67
64
5
9-6
12/1
13/2
12/1
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.
AI verdict
SR 64 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
43/013
Harry Smith
14%
Declan Carroll
11%
67
61
5
9-6
16/1
11/1
16/1
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.
AI verdict
SR 61 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
57-934
Rowan Scott
11%
Nigel Tinkler
11%
66
58
4
9-5
9/2
11/2
7/2
Denied a clear run when third over C&D (good) in April and he had the same issue when fourth of 13 at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unproven on slow ground; could be bang there if getting the breaks.
AI verdict
SR 58 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
7
08780-
John Wainwright
11%
66
53
7
9-5
50/1
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.
AI verdict
SR 53 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
8
7-8062
David Allan
13%
Tim Easterby
11%
66
60
7
9-5
11/4
FCST
5/2
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.
AI verdict
SR 60 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
9
-04521
Joanna Mason
12%
Roger Fell
12%
65
61
4
9-4
15/2
4/1
15/2
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.
AI verdict
SR 61 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
10
2780-7
Oliver Stammers
12%
Grant Tuer
13%
63
55
5
9-2
28/1
18/1
22/1
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.
AI verdict
SR 55 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
11
3-7746
Jason Hart
14%
Sam England
15%
62
53
4
9-1
12/1
14/1
12/1
Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October and he's run some good races on turf, but remains winless on grass after seven attempts and needs to produce more than he's managed on turf across his four outings in the spring.
AI verdict
SR 53 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
12
3056-0
Rhys Elliott
7%
61
53
4
9-0
50/1
FCST
33/1
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).
AI verdict
SR 53 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
13
32-250
Sam James
14%
61
59
5
9-0
22/1
FCST
20/1
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.
AI verdict
SR 59 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
14
7-3213
Tim Easterby
11%
58
62
4
8-11
11/1
9/1
10/1
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.
AI verdict
SR 62 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
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Open
1
7-6420
Ethan Tindall
10%
75
62
7
9-9
9/1
13/2
9/1
4-29; runner-up off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f; beaten a neck) in February; in rear throughout at York (6f; 40-1) on return from a three-month break; this is slightly easier (Class 5) and Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb.
AI verdict
SR 62 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
2
1-6002
Barry McHugh
9%
Ben Haslam
14%
75
58
10
9-9
11/4
10/3
11/4
Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst.
AI verdict
SR 58 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
3
05-000
Jack Dace(5)
10%
73
52
8
9-7
10/1
11/1
17/2
Has won just once since April 2024, at Sandown (5f, good; from 6lb higher) last July; joined this trainer soon after for 15,000gns, and runner-up on stable debut; nowhere near his best in three starts this year, including when twelfth of 20 at York (6f; 50-1) latest.
AI verdict
SR 52 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
4
5-7269
Bryan Smart
12%
72
56
8
9-6
12/1
14/1
10/1
More productive on AW (5-17) than on turf (2-28) and was only run out of it inside the final furlong at Newcastle (7f Class 5; 9-1) in March; less effective since (0-2) but is slowly easing in the weights, and is perhaps best suited by 6f.
AI verdict
SR 56 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
5
32381-
Nigel Tinkler
11%
72
64
4
9-6
14/1
11/1
12/1
Runner-up to an odds-on favourite in a C&D maiden (40-1) last June and mostly competitive since; made the breakthrough in a tight finish at Redcar (7f, Class 5, good; 28-1) last November; 2lb higher for seasonal reappearance, representing an in-form trainer.
AI verdict
SR 64 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
6
2-7979
Paul Mulrennan
14%
Ben Haslam
14%
72
52
6
9-6
14/1
14/1
12/1
Regular on AW at Newcastle, his last six wins (6f-7f) coming there, most of those under Paul Mulrennan; has struggled to recapture his form in 2026, trailing home ninth of ten at Carlisle (7f, soft; 22-1) 16 days ago; stablemate Fortamour makes way more appeal.
AI verdict
SR 52 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
7
6-5144
Ollie Pears
11%
71
55
5
9-5
16/1
12/1
14/1
Notched her third Catterick win, fending off Moostar there (6f, good; from 2lb lower) in early April; dropped back to 5f, she has twice finished fourth since, beaten nearly 7l at Carlisle over a fortnight ago; rain would be no major concern, but others appeal more.
AI verdict
SR 55 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
0460-2
Cam Hardie
6%
Paul Midgley
11%
70
55
4
9-4
11/2
4/1
5/1
Ex William Haggas; no win since his juvenile days, but has twice ran well over this C&D, including when fourth (from 4lb higher) last August; no match for stablemate Novello Lad at Doncaster (6f, good to soft; 25-1) recently but that comeback run ought to have him spot on for this.
AI verdict
SR 55 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
9
3664-9
Ruth Carr
12%
70
57
4
9-4
18/1
9/1
18/1
Formerly with Andrew Slattery, finishing a close fourth to this year's Irish Lincolnshire winner Ribee at Gowran Park (7f, heavy) last October; joined Ruth Carr soon after for 12,000gns; weakened quickly, ninth of 12 to Novello Lad at Doncaster (6f) 18 days ago; now 2lb lower.
AI verdict
SR 57 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
11
-50151
Joanna Mason
12%
Roger Fell
12%
68
63
5
9-2
5/1
6/1
9/2
Didn't get the breaks at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but she pounced late to continue her consistent spell at Redcar (6f, good; from 3lb lower) subsequently, justifying favouritism; is well drawn in stall 12, so should have a positive role to play.
AI verdict
SR 63 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
12
920-67
David Allan
13%
Tim Easterby
11%
65
55
7
8-13
7/1
3/1
7/1
Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.
AI verdict
SR 55 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
13
9751-0
Rhys Elliott
7%
57
53
7
8-5
50/1
FCST
33/1
Made all, scrambling home at Redcar (7f, Class 6, good to soft; from 3lb lower) last September; showed that same speed before weakening on seasonal reappearance at Thirsk (7f, good; 11th of 14; 25-1) in April; has a tricky draw to navigate, unless electing to go far side.
AI verdict
SR 53 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
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Open
1
651-03
Andrew Mullen
10%
Ben Haslam
14%
70
59
6
9-9
3/1
7/4
3/1
Poorly drawn and well beaten on seasonal reappearance here (6f) in April, but much more competitive when third at Carlisle (5f, good; 9-2) 16 days ago; bypassed an option at Catterick on Saturday (unsuitable ground) in favour of this; rain - three wins on soft - would aid his cause.
AI verdict
SR 59 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
2
7-1129
Ruth Carr
12%
70
65
6
9-9
11/2
7/2
5/1
Kicked off the season with back-to-back 5f wins at Wolverhampton and Pontefract before being run down by Vince L'Amour over C&D (Hurt You Never third) next time; nowhere near those same levels at Pontefract (ninth of ten) latest, so needs to bounce back.
AI verdict
SR 65 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
240-70
Nigel Tinkler
11%
68
56
4
9-7
8/1
9/2
8/1
Won three last year, including at Ayr (5f, good to soft; 13-8 favourite) in July; yet to threaten this year, restless in the stalls at Musselburgh (5f) in April; easing mark - sub 70 for first time in a while - helpful, but tough to recommend at present.
AI verdict
SR 56 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
4
422-07
Paul Mulrennan
14%
Paul Midgley
11%
67
59
5
9-6
14/1
11/1
12/1
Won off this mark at Pontefract (6f, good; 28-1) last June and finished his season with a pair of second placings at Southwell (6f) and Haydock (5f); low key so far this term, including when seventh (6.5l behind Wen Moon) at Carlisle latest; stablemate of Rock Of England.
AI verdict
SR 59 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
5
0-7039
Jack Nicholls(3)
12%
Adrian Nicholls
13%
67
54
7
9-6
12/1
14-66 and somewhat of a Hamilton Park specialist; creditable third to Vince L'Amour (Betweenthesticks second) over C&D on penultimate start but, that aside, she hasn't been overly competitive; easing mark (8lb below her last winning one) offers some hope.
AI verdict
SR 54 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
6
43-913
Jason Hart
14%
Paul Midgley
11%
66
62
6
9-5
5/1
6/1
4/1
Resumed winning ways on AW at Newcastle (5f; beating stablemate Herakles) in April; ran well from this revised mark at Pontefract (5f; third, reportedly bled from the nose) subsequently; trainer won this in 2021, 2022, and 2024, so he's one to have on the shortlist.
AI verdict
SR 62 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
-61612
Tim Easterby
11%
61
64
6
9-0
7/2
5/1
7/2
Pushed out under hands and heels to score at Musselburgh (5f, good; from 4lb lower) last month, but was no match for stablemate Marajito over C&D (good, 9-2) last week; remains in fine fettle though, and has a C&D win to her name, so she ought to be thereabouts.
AI verdict
SR 64 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
7970-6
Bryan Smart
12%
59
52
7
8-12
17/2
Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily.
AI verdict
SR 52 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
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Open
1
8-083
Hector Crouch
18%
Michael Bell
13%
65
52
3
9-9
5/2
5/2
9/4
Gelded prior to showing improvement with keeping-on third at Kempton (1m, AW) on handicap debut last time; may build on that effort and take another step forward; respected off same mark.
AI verdict
SR 52 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
594-04
David Allan
13%
Tim Easterby
11%
65
50
3
9-9
5/1
7/1
4/1
Five-race maiden; best form when fourth on two occasions, including at Hamilton (upped to 1m; handicap debut) latest start; again has frame possibilities but needs progress to get off the mark.
AI verdict
SR 50 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
3
6-7461
Andrew Mullen
10%
Patrick Neville
19%
65
53
3
9-9
6/1
7/2
11/2
Proved suited by the step up to 1m at Haydock (good to soft) last time, recording a first win since joining her current yard and belatedly doubling her tally; unexposed at this trip; shortlisted.
AI verdict
SR 53 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
4
123125
Liam Wright(3)
14%
James Ferguson
14%
64
50
3
9-8
9/1
9/2
17/2
Consistent record, mostly on AW, this year features three wins; posted a rare unplaced effort last time (behind Ziggy's Avenger) but shaped as if still in form; ran well on turf two starts ago; solid.
AI verdict
SR 50 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
626142
Daniel Tudhope
18%
David O'Meara
13%
62
56
3
9-6
10/1
5/1
10/1
Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-18, the success in March; however, she continues in form and wasn't disgraced in most recent turf attempt; frame possibilities.
AI verdict
SR 56 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
702
Callum Rodriguez
20%
Edward Bethell
17%
60
49
3
9-4
5/1
4/1
9/2
Thrice-raced filly who fared best of the rest behind 2-13 shot in weak maiden at Beverley (7.5f) most recently; that form isn't hugely convincing but it gives her something to possibly build on.
AI verdict
SR 49 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
8-7157
Jason Hart
14%
Ivan Furtado
10%
58
53
3
9-2
12/1
20/1
9/1
Opened her account in 1m AW handicap at Southwell in April; has failed to back up that form in two starts since, latest switched to turf; something to prove.
AI verdict
SR 53 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
8
06633
Cam Hardie
6%
John Mackie
11%
58
52
3
9-2
8/1
10/1
8/1
Has posted third-place finishes over 1m at Southwell (AW) and Carlisle (soft) since switched to handicaps; has place claims as things stand and wouldn't need to improve much to open his account.
AI verdict
SR 52 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.