Ripon Race 3 - Visit Attheraces.com Handicap (Gbbplus Race)
One-time G1 Epsom Derby hopeful MR HAMPSTEAD (1) clearly hasn't gone on to fulfill what connections thought he might be. Did show some smart form among novice company last season though and could prove feasibly-treated off this opening following a lengthy break. Facile 9L Pontefract (3600m) winner DIAMAND DE VINDECY (7) won't be found wanting for stamina and must be respected despite a much higher mark. SURREY BELLE (5) disappointed hurdling at Kelso last time. Interesting back on the flat racing for a stable in excellent form. ARTISAN DANCER (3) also needs to be included.

Jockey: S A Gray
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 9 at Thirsk on April 12 over 2400m, 20 len behind Majestic Warrior carrying 58kg at $13. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Chester on May 10 over 3700m, 4.5 len behind Zoffee with 53.5kg at $10. Has won second up before but looks tested again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 12/04/2025 | 231 | HCP 4U | $36,900.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | Good | Rowan Scott | 58kg | 2:33.72 | - | 9 |
| 20.7L | $13.00 |
10/20 | 24/08/2024 | 3 | HCP 4U | $893,450.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 52.5kg | 2:58.21 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |
15/16 | 21/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 3319m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 54.5kg | 3:31.24 | - | 1 |
| 16.3L | $8.00 |
12/13 | 03/08/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 55.5kg | 3:04.57 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
6/20 | 29/06/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | James Sullivan | 52kg | 3:27.59 | - | 17 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
6/13 | 25/05/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Soft | Rowan Scott | 57.5kg | 3:38.78 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
8/16 | 10/05/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $305,030.00 | Chester | 3721m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 53.5kg | 3:59.16 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
7/14 | 20/04/2024 | 224 | HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Soft | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 2:46.28 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
8/14 | 09/09/2023 | 17 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Rowan Scott | 56kg | 3:02.61 | - | 1 |
| 16.5L | $8.00 |
1/14 | 23/08/2023 | 18 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 3319m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 58.5kg | 3:30.34 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 05/08/2023 | 56 | HCP 3U | $19,510.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Heavy | Billy Garritty | 64.5kg | 3:00.30 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 2nd in a small field at Kempton Park All Weather on April 7 over 3200m, 0.5 len behind Cinnodin with 62.5kg at $6. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Haydock Park 3yo Rating 72 on May 13 2023 over 2300m, 25 len behind Fairbanks carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 07/04/2025 | 249 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 62.5kg | 3:32.18 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
6/11 | 01/08/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 3:01.57 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
5/12 | 12/07/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good | Joe Fanning | 53.5kg | 2:58.84 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
16/20 | 29/06/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Andrew Breslin | 51kg | 3:27.59 | - | 2 |
| 23.8L | $67.00 |
3/15 | 16/06/2024 | 11 | HCP 4U | $36,480.00 | Thirsk | 2816m | Good Soft | Joe Fanning | 60kg | 3:03.22 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $51.00 |
7/8 | 05/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $28,320.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Joe Fanning | 56kg | 2:33.80 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 22/05/2024 | 10 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | 2:35.51 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
4/12 | 12/05/2024 | 45 | HCP 4U | $50,740.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 59kg | 2:38.47 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
3/6 | 28/03/2024 | 18 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | 3:09.91 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.38 |
5/13 | 10/03/2024 | 6 | HCP 4U | $50,820.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 59kg | 2:37.39 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 04/03/2024 | 9 | HCP 4U | $26,860.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 62kg | 3:01.23 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at York October 12 over 3300m, soft track; 11 len behind Gibside carrying 56kg at $17. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at this track April 27 over 3200m, soft track; 4 len behind Justus with 62kg at $5.50. Hard to have.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 12/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 3319m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 56kg | 3:50.11 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
4/7 | 28/09/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 61kg | 3:33.11 | - | 5 |
| 21.0L | $7.50 |
8/9 | 31/08/2024 | 49 | HCP 3U | $35,890.00 | Chester | 3218m | Good | David Allan | 62kg | 3:29.16 | - | 6 |
| 17.5L | $8.50 |
1/14 | 13/07/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $37,210.00 | York | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 3:38.58 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
9/14 | 29/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | James Sullivan | 60.5kg | 3:41.66 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 15/06/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $26,920.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 3:46.59 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
8/13 | 25/05/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Soft | Duran Fentiman | 53.5kg | 3:38.78 | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
4/6 | 27/04/2024 | 217 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 62kg | 3:41.28 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
3/12 | 23/09/2023 | 21 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | York | 3319m | Good Soft | James P Sullivan | 64.5kg | 3:39.61 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
3/7 | 02/09/2023 | 27 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Chester | 3218m | Good Soft | David Allan | 62kg | 3:35.85 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
1/11 | 06/08/2023 | 8 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Heavy | James P Sullivan | 59kg | 3:49.14 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Harrison Shaw
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful mare. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Kelso on March 22 over 3250m, 41 len behind Leloopa carrying 76kg at $3.50. Before that favourite; won by 57 len at Newcastle February 22 over 4060m defeating Pepite De Saphir with 74.5kg at $1.60. Too good to dismiss and may be worth another chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $184,500.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 4:03.45 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $3.50 |
1/4 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | WFA HDLE M 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 4:59.17 | - | 0 |
| 57.0L | $1.57 |
1/9 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | HDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Danny McMenamin | 71kg | 4:13.99 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.40 |
2/9 | 26/01/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Soft | Danny McMenamin | 69.5kg | 4:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.57 |
2/11 | 28/12/2024 | 77 | WFA HDLE M 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 70kg | 3:45.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
7/10 | 12/10/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 3319m | Soft | David Egan | 55kg | 3:50.11 | - | 11 |
| 26.3L | $4.50 |
1/6 | 27/09/2024 | 64 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Heavy | David Egan | 60.5kg | 3:14.03 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
7/10 | 25/07/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 3218m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 62.5kg | 3:27.45 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
1/11 | 16/07/2024 | 44 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 3:27.96 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $3.75 |
99/10 | 02/06/2024 | 34 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 3:04.62 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
3/4 | 29/04/2024 | 179 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 3:03.11 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Gina Mangan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at Huntingdon on March 12 over 3170m, 12 len behind Maximum Offers with 72.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Pontefract on September 19 over 3400m, 12 len behind Judgementofsolomon carrying 65.5kg at $13. Strips fitter this time and can measure up in this line up.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 12/03/2025 | 74 | MHDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 3:56.48 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
5/7 | 28/12/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 3311m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 62kg | 3:39.12 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
5/7 | 20/12/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Faye McManoman | 61.5kg | 3:48.91 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.63 |
2/8 | 18/11/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Faye McManoman | 60kg | 3:37.04 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
1/9 | 28/10/2024 | 39 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Gina Mangan | 65kg | 3:40.80 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
7/11 | 19/09/2024 | 41 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 3419m | Good Firm | Gina Mangan | 65.5kg | 3:48.31 | - | 9 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
6/9 | 09/08/2024 | 157 | APP HCP 4U | $14,210.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good Firm | Margot Scudamore | 68.5kg | 3:08.64 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
5/12 | 05/03/2024 | 55 | NOV 4U | $20,690.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Catton | 57kg | 2:37.45 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
4/9 | 10/01/2024 | 20 | NOV 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Luke Catton | 57.5kg | 2:19.76 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 21/12/2023 | 34 | NOV 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Luke Catton | 58kg | 2:25.45 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $67.00 |
8/9 | 17/11/2023 | 60 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | J Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:04.15 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months scored a big 9 len win at Pontefract April 8 over 3600m defeating Royal Deeside with 58kg at $4.30. Previously second-up of 12 at Carlisle on March 7 2024 over 3900m, on a slow track; 116 len behind Seasett with 71.5kg at $13. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Still has scope for improvement and is sure to measure up.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 08/04/2025 | 113 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 3621m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 4:00.84 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $4.33 |
0/11 | 16/12/2024 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 75.5kg | 5:38.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
9/12 | 06/11/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Soft | Jack Doughty | 65kg | 3:13.17 | - | 10 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
11/14 | 24/10/2024 | 62 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Soft | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 3:17.49 | - | 11 |
| 27.0L | $19.00 |
5/7 | 23/08/2024 | 19 | APP HCP 3U | $12,610.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Huw Edwards | 67kg | 3:55.87 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $8.50 |
6/9 | 04/08/2024 | 50 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Good | Jack Doughty | 53.5kg | 3:33.83 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
7/10 | 15/06/2024 | 9 | HCP 4U | $26,920.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Franny Norton | 56.5kg | 3:46.59 | - | 5 |
| 49.3L | $11.00 |
1/5 | 06/06/2024 | 19 | APP HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 3218m | Good | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 3:49.20 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 18/05/2024 | 21 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 73kg | 5:54.81 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 27/04/2024 | 9 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Soft | Jason Hart | 56kg | 3:41.28 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
3/5 | 18/04/2024 | 42 | APP HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2816m | Heavy | Jason Hart | 62.5kg | 3:31.02 | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |