Ripon Race 5 - Ripon Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap
Not many of these arrive in great form. Previous course winner TEES SPIRIT (1) might be primed for a big effort. Struggled in a competitive renewal of the Listed Hever Sprint Stakes at Southwell 63 days ago and will appreciate a return to turf back down in class. VENTURA EXPRESS (6) was a touch unlucky when a close-up fifth Pontefract (1000m) eighteen days ago. Cannot be ignored off the same mark. VENTURE CAPITAL (4) could only finish ninth in that Pontefract event. May come on for the run. PILGRIM (2) rates next best.

Jockey: Harrison Shaw
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Southwell All Weather in the LR Hever Sprint Stakes on February 22 over 1020m, 12 len behind Clarendon House carrying 58kg at $41. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.75 len at Newmarket (Rowley) April 16 2024 over 1000m defeating Navello with 57kg at $11. In the right race and sure to go well.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 22/02/2025 | 120 | LR OPEN 4U | $101,480.00 | Southwell | 1001m | Neutral | Harrison Shaw | 58kg | 0:57.06 | - | 2 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
7/13 | 25/10/2024 | 31 | G3 OPEN 2U | $95,390.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Mia Nicholls | 63.5kg | 0:58.60 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |
1/4 | 24/09/2024 | 9 | WFA 3U | $34,630.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Mia Nicholls | 63kg | 1:03.39 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
3/11 | 15/09/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good | Mia Nicholls | 60.5kg | 0:59.18 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
19/22 | 21/08/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | Mia Nicholls | 56.5kg | 1:02.15 | - | 16 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
9/12 | 04/08/2024 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $86,520.00 | Deauville | 1000m | Good Soft | Mia Nicholls | 57.5kg | 0:57.01 | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $30.00 |
1/6 | 05/07/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Mia Nicholls | 56.5kg | 1:01.62 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
12/16 | 16/06/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Soft | Mia Nicholls | 60.5kg | 0:56.94 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
8/8 | 08/06/2024 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $99,820.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Mia Nicholls | 60.5kg | 1:00.17 | - | 7 |
| 21.3L | $41.00 |
5/17 | 16/05/2024 | 12 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Mia Nicholls | 60kg | 0:58.95 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
8/8 | 04/05/2024 | 18 | G3 OPEN 3U | $154,270.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good | Mia Nicholls | 61kg | 0:58.88 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: J Fanning
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Doncaster October 26 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Cover Up with 58.5kg at $12. Previously first up; 11th of 17 at Newmarket (Rowley) April 18 2024 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Woodhay Wonder with 57kg at $5.50. Capable of a bold showing.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/15 | 26/10/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Soft | Joe Fanning | 58.5kg | 1:01.16 | - | 14 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
17/25 | 21/09/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $326,690.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 58.5kg | 1:07.75 | - | 25 |
| 7.8L | $29.00 |
15/22 | 21/08/2024 | 61 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 60kg | 1:02.15 | - | 20 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
1/28 | 21/06/2024 | 20 | HCP 3 | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 57.5kg | 0:59.60 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
1/10 | 01/06/2024 | 15 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good Soft | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | 0:59.10 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
3/17 | 17/05/2024 | 29 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:57.92 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
11/17 | 18/04/2024 | 188 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:10.30 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
1/15 | 13/10/2023 | 33 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | York | 1207m | Soft | Joseph Fanning | 59kg | 1:15.71 | - | 14 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |
2/7 | 10/09/2023 | 17 | NOV 2 | $57,750.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Joseph Fanning | 59kg | 1:12.59 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
4/22 | 24/08/2023 | 19 | 2 | $490,020.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Joseph Fanning | 58kg | 1:10.38 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
3/11 | 05/08/2023 | 12 | APP MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Soft | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 1:03.34 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 11 at Southwell All Weather on April 6 over 1220m, 11 len behind Ferrous with 57.5kg at $51. Last start ran last of 7 at Musselburgh on April 19 over 1000m, 10 len behind American Affair with 60.5kg at $19. Well placed and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 0:58.44 | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
11/11 | 06/04/2025 | 162 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 57.5kg | 1:14.18 | - | 8 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
10/15 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 1:01.16 | - | 13 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 1:01.80 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
2/12 | 05/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Soft | Jack Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:00.87 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 21/09/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $53,830.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good Soft | Jack Garritty | 61.5kg | 1:03.16 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
11/22 | 14/09/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $190,270.00 | Doncaster | 1106m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 56kg | 1:06.27 | - | 20 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
8/22 | 21/08/2024 | 39 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 57kg | 1:02.15 | - | 14 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
8/17 | 13/07/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:00.35 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
15/16 | 16/06/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Soft | Brandon Wilkie | 60.5kg | 0:56.94 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
7/12 | 25/05/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | York | 1005m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 59kg | 0:58.51 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: S A Gray
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Pontefract on April 8 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Fahrenheit Seven carrying 58.5kg at $5. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind So Logical carrying 59.5kg at $26. Plenty of improvement to come.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 08/04/2025 | 164 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Shane Gray | 58.5kg | 1:02.33 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
4/15 | 26/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Soft | Shane Gray | 56kg | 1:01.16 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
3/12 | 05/10/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Soft | Shane Gray | 60kg | 1:00.87 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
1/11 | 15/09/2024 | 36 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good | Shane Gray | 58kg | 0:59.18 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 10/08/2024 | 33 | HCP 3 | $132,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Jose-Luis Borrego | 59.5kg | 1:13.56 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
1/6 | 08/07/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $29,520.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Firm | Shane Gray | 59kg | 1:10.21 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
8/10 | 16/06/2024 | 29 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 57kg | 1:27.00 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
6/7 | 18/05/2024 | 27 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Kevin Stott | 59.5kg | 1:25.37 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 21/04/2024 | 159 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good Soft | Shane Gray | 56.5kg | 1:41.22 | - | 6 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |
1/11 | 14/11/2023 | 15 | NOV 2 | $18,060.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 60.5kg | 1:27.06 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $2.38 |
1/12 | 30/10/2023 | 34 | NOV 2 | $11,800.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 57.5kg | 1:27.94 | - | 9 |
| 0.1L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Amie Waugh
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Pontefract on April 8 over 1000m, 8 len behind Fahrenheit Seven carrying 56.5kg at $23. Previously second-up from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Chester on May 9 over 1000m, 4 len behind Democracy Dilemma with 56.5kg at $8. Looks tested on the first up effort.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 08/04/2025 | 206 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 56.5kg | 1:02.33 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
22/22 | 14/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $190,270.00 | Doncaster | 1106m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 55kg | 1:06.27 | - | 3 |
| 44.0L | $101.00 |
13/13 | 29/08/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | David Allan | 59kg | 0:56.32 | - | 11 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
11/17 | 17/08/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 56.5kg | 1:09.53 | - | 14 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
1/8 | 08/08/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Soft | David Allan | 60kg | 0:59.69 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
12/14 | 27/07/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 54kg | 1:10.79 | - | 12 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
4/9 | 19/07/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $61,710.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 57kg | 1:07.82 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
2/9 | 03/07/2024 | 13 | APP HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Soft | Duran Fentiman | 60.5kg | 1:10.54 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
7/7 | 20/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Soft | Duran Fentiman | 57kg | 1:10.90 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.20 |
1/11 | 06/06/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 57kg | 1:09.84 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
6/12 | 25/05/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | York | 1005m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 52kg | 0:58.51 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: K T O'neill
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on March 20 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Paddy's Day with 53.5kg at $15. Last start 5th of 10 at Pontefract on April 8 over 1000m, 3 len behind Fahrenheit Seven with 56kg at $3.50. Rates highly. Rates highly and expected to run well.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 08/04/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:02.33 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
2/7 | 20/03/2025 | 149 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Newcastle | 1006m | NS | Warren Fentiman | 53.5kg | 0:58.80 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
3/14 | 22/10/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 0:59.05 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $81.00 |
6/8 | 30/09/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $31,370.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1011m | Soft | David Nolan | 61.5kg | 1:01.23 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
7/9 | 30/08/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $30,860.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 62.5kg | 1:09.22 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
3/8 | 08/08/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 62.5kg | 0:59.69 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
6/8 | 19/07/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $30,850.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | David Nolan | 62.5kg | 1:02.06 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
1/11 | 05/07/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $22,960.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 63kg | 1:01.98 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
9/16 | 16/06/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Soft | Aiden Brookes | 55.5kg | 0:56.94 | - | 13 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
1/6 | 24/05/2024 | 230 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Good | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:03.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
3/13 | 07/10/2023 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good | Graham Lee | 61kg | 0:58.87 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on March 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Paddy's Day with 52.5kg at $10. The race before that ran last in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on March 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pals Battalion with 59.5kg at $7. Can overlook.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 20/03/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Newcastle | 1006m | NS | Cam Hardie | 52.5kg | 0:58.80 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
4/4 | 13/03/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:13.87 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
3/7 | 01/03/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 0:58.14 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
10/10 | 20/02/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 57.5kg | 0:58.83 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 02/02/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 1:11.72 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
6/8 | 23/01/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 63kg | 1:13.31 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
1/8 | 14/01/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60kg | 1:13.23 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
1/7 | 08/01/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:01.11 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
2/8 | 21/12/2024 | 4 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57.5kg | 1:14.07 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
2/9 | 17/12/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 0:58.50 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
1/12 | 06/12/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 0:58.98 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |