Ripon Race 7 - Mark Leather's 70Th Birthday Handicap (Div 1)
SIMBA'S PRIDE (1) shed the maiden tag on most recent appearance making handicap debut scoring by 0.75L at Hamilton Park a fortnight ago. May double up. GUNALT WAVELENGTH (3) is starting to race consistently with three runner-up finishes past four outings including placing second contesting a handicap at Redcar on latest outing attempting this journey. May go one better. PIVOTAL TERMS (2) secured a good 0.5L success in a Newcastle AW handicap. Failed to follow up when fourth at Musselburgh last time out. Might bounce back. ELLIE'S DE VEGA (4) cannot be discounted after two placed efforts previously.

Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 0.8 len at Hamilton Park May 3 over 1200m defeating Cosmic Clarets with 59kg at $8.50. Before that 7th of 14 at Thirsk on April 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Inishbeg with 58.5kg at $101. Rates highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Mark Winn | 59kg | 1:12.54 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/14 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Mark Winn | 58.5kg | 1:26.85 | - | 11 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 342 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Mark Winn | 56.5kg | 1:41.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | 0:59.88 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 7 at Musselburgh on April 29 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Fille Unique with 56kg at $4. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Newcastle All Weather April 13 over 1200m defeating Cosmic Clarets with 56.5kg at $34. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | 0:59.80 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 13/04/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 56.5kg | 1:12.10 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 56.5kg | 1:13.29 | - | 4 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/03/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 57.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | 58 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Mohammed Tabti | 58.5kg | 1:29.35 | 2-3-8 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/14 | 10/12/2025 | 12 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | 1:13.81 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 2 | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 57kg | 1:26.51 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/11/2025 | 58 | MDN F 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:26.25 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/14 | 10/09/2025 | 17 | SELL 2 | $52,440.00 | Cork | 1207m | YS | W J Lee | 59kg | 1:13.00 | - | 8 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:14.16 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at Redcar on April 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Watchdog carrying 58kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Doncaster on July 23 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Flash Of Fire with 58kg at $81. Fitter and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 143 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 1:11.28 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2025 | 31 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:28.87 | 8-7-9 | 4 |
| 43.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/10/2025 | 22 | HCP APP NSY 2 | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:16.44 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.91 |
| 2/10 | 06/10/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,610.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 55.5kg | 1:18.65 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | 22 | HCP NSY 2 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good Soft | Dale Swift | 57.5kg | 1:31.43 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/08/2025 | 10 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,610.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:50.22 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 19/08/2025 | 14 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 54.5kg | 1:28.43 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 1:25.65 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2025 | 13 | NOV F 2 | $16,340.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 1:26.97 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,730.00 | Carlisle | 1385m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:27.80 | 6-8-7 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Gormley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Haydock Park on April 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Flash Rascal with 55.5kg at $51. Last start 3rd of 8 at Hamilton Park on May 3 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Simba's Pride carrying 57kg at $6. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/05/2026 | 8 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Jamie Gormley | 57kg | 1:12.54 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/04/2026 | 182 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Jamie Gormley | 55.5kg | 1:12.52 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2025 | 25 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,050.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:29.00 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/13 | 30/09/2025 | 26 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | William Pyle | 60kg | 1:27.24 | 11-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/09/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | 1:32.14 | 4-8-10 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/13 | 01/08/2025 | 36 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:14.81 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $17,790.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 1:18.43 | 8-6-4 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on March 21 over 1200m, 19 len behind Southern Warrior with 57.5kg at $29. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Catterick on April 22 over 1000m, 8 len behind Naana's Shadow carrying 54kg at $23. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/04/2026 | 32 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Barry Mchugh | 54kg | 0:59.39 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 185 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 57.5kg | 1:13.69 | - | 4 |
| 19.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2025 | 13 | NOV F 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | David Nolan | 58kg | 1:05.70 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/09/2025 | 150 | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 58kg | 1:16.25 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/04/2025 | - | NOVFLAT F 2 | $12,430.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good | Dougie Costello | 57kg | 0:59.12 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 7th of 9 at Doncaster on May 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tekitoff with 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track on August 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Empress Olivia with 58kg at $7.50. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | 235 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 58.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2025 | 15 | NOV F 2 | $12,520.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good Soft | Ryan Sexton | 57kg | 1:15.03 | 8-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/08/2025 | 11 | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:11.61 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 14/08/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | 1:03.07 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Liverpool Star with 52.5kg at $12. Last start 3rd of 14 at Redcar on May 7 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Auspicious carrying 61kg at $8.50. Definite top-three prospect.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 1:10.99 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/04/2026 | 201 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 52.5kg | 1:13.44 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/10/2025 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,610.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Soft | Duran Fentiman | 54.5kg | 1:18.65 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/09/2025 | 10 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 0:57.55 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 06/09/2025 | 22 | NOV 2 | $55,350.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 59kg | 1:11.61 | 6-8-7 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/15 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $16,610.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 60.5kg | 1:11.67 | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Alex Jary
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Southwell All Weather on March 26 over 1000m, 17 len behind Life After Love with 57kg at $21. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Beverley on July 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mo Of Cairo with 60.5kg at $101. Not keen.
Last Starts 52 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 | 26/03/2026 | 184 | APP HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 57kg | 0:58.17 | - | 4 |
| 17.0L | $21.00 |
| 12/13 | 23/09/2025 | 27 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 57kg | 1:15.36 | 3-7-12 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/08/2025 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Alex Jary | 57.5kg | 0:58.95 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | 12 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,190.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 58kg | 1:04.65 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/08/2025 | 17 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Alex Jary | 58.5kg | 1:13.34 | 5-7-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2025 | 11 | WFA NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Soft | Faye Mcmanoman | 58.5kg | 0:59.12 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/07/2025 | 9 | OPEN MDN 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Harrison Shaw | 60.5kg | 1:03.81 | 10-10-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $17,790.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 58kg | 1:18.43 | 4-7-10 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Chelmsford on March 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Go Lockers Go with 55kg at $15. The run before that 7th of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on March 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Fickle Mcselfish carrying 57kg at $9.50. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 55kg | 1:12.25 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/03/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 1:28.22 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 1:12.48 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 55kg | 1:15.23 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/12/2025 | 169 | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 56kg | 1:14.53 | 3-2-7 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 58kg | 1:16.24 | 9-8-8 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |