Ripon Race 2 - Traditional Family Day Sunday 18Th May Handicap
ZAPPATA (1) bids for a four-timer after wins at Wetherby and Redcar along with Bath on Monday scoring by 1.75L. Carries a hefty penalty for that run. Clearly has plenty of talent to overcome this and rates a leading chance. HILL O RUE (5) placed a good 1L second last time at Redcar behind a horse who re-opposes here. Can reverse those placings with the horse in question FLAMBOROUGH HEAD (2) finishing fourth next time over the same course and distance when fourth. Wears first-time cheekpieces to provide extra improvement. Potential. MAVETHEFORCEBEWIVU (7) rounds out the shortlist.

Jockey: Liam Wright
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Bath May 5 over 1600m defeating Havana Club carrying 62.5kg at $1.20. The race before that favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Redcar May 1 over 1620m defeating Mission In Malton carrying 61kg at $1.80. Sure to be in the finish.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 05/05/2025 | 4 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | Liam Wright | 62.5kg | 1:40.50 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.22 |
1/8 | 01/05/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $13,190.00 | Redcar | 1608m | Good Firm | Liam Wright | 61kg | 1:36.14 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
1/12 | 27/04/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $13,840.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good Firm | Darragh Keenan | 57kg | 1:40.07 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
2/12 | 22/04/2025 | 27 | HCP APP 3 | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | 1:39.78 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
6/12 | 26/03/2025 | 9 | NOV 3 | $16,160.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:24.52 | - | 5 |
| 22.8L | $126.00 |
5/7 | 17/03/2025 | 6 | NOV 3U | $19,370.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | 1:27.24 | - | 2 |
| 13.5L | $29.00 |
7/8 | 11/03/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | 1:13.39 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Redcar on April 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Triple Double A with 61kg at $5. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Redcar April 7 over 1600m defeating Hill O Rue carrying 59kg at $7. Useful type and worth another chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 21/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | David Allan | 61kg | 1:36.18 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
1/11 | 07/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 59kg | 1:38.27 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
3/12 | 22/03/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | David Allan | 61kg | 1:27.87 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 04/03/2025 | 49 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 1:28.94 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
8/8 | 14/01/2025 | 172 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 54.5kg | 1:29.02 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
8/18 | 26/07/2024 | 5 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:26.34 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
9/11 | 21/07/2024 | - | MDN 2U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:24.20 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Great Yarmouth October 15 over 1400m, soft track; 13 len behind Sallaal carrying 58kg at $251. On debut sixth of 12 at Leicester September 10 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Formal carrying 58kg at $201. Sure to have improved and worth keeping safe.
Last Starts 206 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/13 | 15/10/2024 | 19 | NOV 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:28.12 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $251.00 |
11/11 | 26/09/2024 | 16 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Lewis Chalkley | 55kg | 1:18.92 | - | 5 |
| 26.8L | $81.00 |
6/12 | 10/09/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $16,340.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 1:29.82 | - | 13 |
| 7.0L | $201.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Redcar on April 21 over 1600m, 44 len behind Triple Double A with 61kg at $51. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Redcar on July 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Brastias with 60.5kg at $34. One of the outsiders.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 21/04/2025 | 235 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Sam James | 61kg | 1:36.18 | - | 9 |
| 44.0L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 29/08/2024 | 27 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Soft | Jason Hart | 57.5kg | 1:34.31 | - | 3 |
| 18.0L | $13.00 |
6/7 | 02/08/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:28.16 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $9.50 |
3/11 | 21/07/2024 | 24 | MDN 2U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:24.20 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
5/8 | 27/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:33.84 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at Redcar on April 7 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Flamborough Head carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Redcar on October 18 over 1600m, slow going 17 len behind Convergent carrying 60.5kg at $67. Fitter and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 07/04/2025 | 114 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Tom Eaves | 59.5kg | 1:38.27 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
7/8 | 14/12/2024 | 57 | NOV 2U | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 59kg | 1:44.37 | - | 1 |
| 13.8L | $151.00 |
9/15 | 18/10/2024 | 29 | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Soft | James Sullivan | 60.5kg | 1:38.36 | - | 5 |
| 17.3L | $67.00 |
9/11 | 19/09/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:40.90 | - | 5 |
| 17.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Newcastle All Weather November 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bow Street with 58kg at $41. On debut tenth of 12 at Haydock Park September 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind We Dare To Dream carrying 59.5kg at $201. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.
Last Starts 185 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 | 05/11/2024 | 25 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 1:13.07 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
8/8 | 11/10/2024 | 17 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | York | 1207m | Soft | Cam Hardie | 59kg | 1:15.05 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 |
4/6 | 24/09/2024 | 19 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:31.75 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
10/12 | 05/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:30.28 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $201.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 12 at Wetherby on April 27 over 1600m, 8 len behind Zappata with 60.5kg at $34. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Thirsk on July 3 over 1200m, 24 len behind Alpha Magic carrying 58kg at $34. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/04/2025 | 214 | HCP 3U | $13,840.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:40.07 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
10/10 | 25/09/2024 | 41 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 1:38.82 | - | 9 |
| 15.8L | $9.00 |
2/11 | 15/08/2024 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,980.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:35.32 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
10/11 | 26/07/2024 | 23 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Ben Sanderson | 56.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $251.00 |
13/14 | 03/07/2024 | 22 | NOV 2 | $11,800.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Soft | Harry Russell | 58kg | 1:12.01 | - | 13 |
| 24.0L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 11/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | Good | Harry Russell | 58kg | 1:08.16 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Ethan Tindall
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Wolverhampton on April 21 over 1900m, 4 len behind Synergism with 59kg at $10. Before that 3rd in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on March 29 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Hashtagnotions carrying 59.5kg at $11. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 21/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $20,660.00 | Wolverhampton | 1906m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 59kg | 2:00.14 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
3/6 | 29/03/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:42.52 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 04/03/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:28.94 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
6/8 | 15/02/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 1:42.70 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
5/9 | 31/01/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $11,950.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 2:12.66 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
4/8 | 11/01/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:31.34 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
2/11 | 26/12/2024 | 38 | HCP NSY 2U | $18,450.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:28.66 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $81.00 |
7/9 | 18/11/2024 | 11 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 57kg | 1:14.60 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $201.00 |
5/7 | 07/11/2024 | 9 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 57kg | 1:14.17 | - | 7 |
| 17.3L | $81.00 |
4/9 | 29/10/2024 | 66 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 1:14.72 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
7/10 | 24/08/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 56.5kg | 1:10.16 | - | 5 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Leicester October 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 45 len behind Perfect Sight with 61kg at $29. On debut 15th of 17 at Thirsk September 7 over 1200m, 11 len behind Huscal carrying 55kg at $126. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 206 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 | 15/10/2024 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Heavy | David Allan | 61kg | 1:56.90 | - | 1 |
| 45.3L | $29.00 |
8/8 | 02/10/2024 | 14 | NOV 2 | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 57kg | 1:31.14 | - | 1 |
| 48.3L | $126.00 |
9/11 | 18/09/2024 | 11 | NOV F 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 56kg | 1:32.13 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $201.00 |
15/17 | 07/09/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 55kg | 1:10.90 | - | 13 |
| 11.8L | $126.00 |