Ripon Race 8 - Mark Leather's 70Th Birthday Handicap (Div 2)
I'M DAN DARE (4) left behind four disappointing efforts when missing by a nose finishing runner-up contesting a handicap at Redcar ten days ago. May go one better. MAYNORA (1) secured a good 0.5L victory on latest outing providing first appearance on turf this year at Pontefract more than a month ago. Can gain a double. BATTENBURG BELLE (8) holds some attraction toward bottom of the weights. Placed third three starts back at Pontefract. Failed to follow up in two outings subsequently. Improvement expected. KODE GREY (7) looks interesting delivering initial handicap attempt. Will need to offer more having not made the frame in three career starts.

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Pontefract April 7 over 1200m defeating The Tunguska Event with 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Al Najashi carrying 52.5kg at $19. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 07/04/2026 | 47 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | David Allan | 58.5kg | 1:19.92 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:27.87 | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 3 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | 1:26.54 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/01/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:28.23 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/01/2026 | 134 | HCP 3 | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 60kg | 1:15.05 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/08/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:27.91 | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | 17 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good | Sam James | 58.5kg | 1:42.33 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/07/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $18,450.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1212m | Good | Sam James | 58.5kg | 1:10.99 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2025 | 35 | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 0:59.47 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN MDN 2 | $72,600.00 | Chester | 1106m | Good | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:09.81 | 2-5-8 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 1:02.96 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 10 at Beverley on April 15 over 1500m, 7 len behind Lyrical Song carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1200m, 16 len behind Liverpool Star carrying 54kg at $13. Better off looking at others.
Last Starts 22 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 | 25/04/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Mark Winn | 54kg | 1:13.44 | - | 9 |
| 16.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/04/2026 | 264 | HCP 3 | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Soft | Joanna Mason | 55.5kg | 1:32.89 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2025 | 27 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 1:12.56 | 3-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.75 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2025 | 36 | OPEN NOV 2 | $59,960.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 1:01.04 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/05/2025 | 23 | OPEN MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Ben Robinson | 59.5kg | 1:15.81 | 8-8-10 | 9 |
| 41.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | 1:03.94 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 13 at Newcastle All Weather on April 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Pivotal Terms carrying 59.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Southwell All Weather on April 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Obsidian Verse carrying 58.5kg at $15. Will be harder to beat this time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 30/04/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 58.5kg | 1:13.75 | - | 1 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/13 | 13/04/2026 | 209 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | 1:12.10 | - | 14 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/09/2025 | 55 | SELL 2 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:10.44 | 7-5-6 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2025 | 40 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | 1:27.86 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/15 | 13/06/2025 | 16 | OPEN SELL 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 56.5kg | 1:11.54 | 9-10-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/05/2025 | 9 | OPEN CLM 2 | $11,800.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | James Sullivan | 52.5kg | 1:04.75 | 9-8-5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1203m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 58kg | 1:11.58 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 17 at Nottingham on April 18 over 1000m, 8 len behind Staniel Cay with 59kg at $12. Last start 2nd of 14 at Redcar on May 7 over 1200m, nose behind Auspicious with 58kg at $19. In form and is a leading hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 07/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 58kg | 1:10.99 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 11/17 | 18/04/2026 | 207 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 59kg | 1:00.89 | - | 15 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/09/2025 | 7 | NOV 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Harrison Shaw | 57kg | 1:04.14 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2025 | 24 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good | Harrison Shaw | 59.5kg | 0:57.55 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Harrison Shaw | 59kg | 1:11.39 | 5-4-6 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Newcastle All Weather November 17 over 1200m, 17 len behind Applesandpears carrying 58kg at $51. On debut sixth of 8 at Leicester October 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Figjam carrying 58kg at $19. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/11/2025 | 20 | NOV F 2 | $17,510.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | 1:14.57 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Soft | David Allan | 58kg | 1:02.67 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 58kg | 1:14.26 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 9th of 11 at Haydock Park on April 25 over 1200m, 13 len behind Flash Rascal carrying 55.5kg at $29. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Chester on May 8 2025 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Tricky Tel with 60.5kg at $26. Maiden status should remain intact.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 25/04/2026 | 180 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Nicola Currie | 55.5kg | 1:12.52 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/10/2025 | 21 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 0:59.34 | 3-3-8 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 |
| 8/9 | 06/10/2025 | 9 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,020.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 58.5kg | 1:01.65 | 4-3-8 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/09/2025 | 33 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 61kg | 0:59.36 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/08/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | 1:11.42 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 08/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 59.5kg | 1:11.23 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 18/19 | 19/07/2025 | 31 | OPEN 2 | $466,430.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 54kg | 1:01.18 | 13-15-18 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $81.00 |
| 21/23 | 18/06/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,850.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Adam Farragher | 59.5kg | 1:00.06 | 8-13-21 | 15 |
| 13.0L | $201.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Adam Farragher | 59kg | 1:17.31 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 10/13 | 17/05/2025 | 9 | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,060.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Firm | Adam Farragher | 59.5kg | 0:58.59 | 7-9-10 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/05/2025 | 12 | OPEN MDN 2 | $72,600.00 | Chester | 1106m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:09.81 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 11 len behind The Untamed carrying 59.5kg at $81. Before that second last of 10 at Southwell All Weather on April 5 over 1400m, 15 len behind Back To Me carrying 58kg at $41. In the mix.
Last Starts 31 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 | 16/04/2026 | 11 | NOV 35 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Soft | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 1:13.30 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/04/2026 | 40 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:27.45 | - | 6 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $19,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 57.5kg | 1:14.30 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at Redcar on May 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Mohmentous carrying 58.5kg at $11. The race before that 8th of 12 at Redcar on April 20 over 1600m, 10 len behind Wild Thoughts with 56.5kg at $15. Hard to beat on her best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 07/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | 1:36.81 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:37.07 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/14 | 07/04/2026 | 77 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 56.5kg | 1:19.92 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 22 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 55.5kg | 0:59.56 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $201.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/12/2025 | 10 | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 58kg | 1:14.53 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $126.00 |
| 10/13 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | 1:14.95 | 13-11-10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after five months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Wolverhampton on March 17 over 1200m, 15 len behind Luna Beaux with 55kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track on July 7 over 1200m, 22 len behind Daneh Of Dandy with 56.5kg at $81. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 61 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 | 17/03/2026 | 139 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 55kg | 1:14.67 | - | 8 |
| 15.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/10/2025 | 50 | NSY HCP 2 | $16,330.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Soft | Isobelle Chalmers | 48.5kg | 1:02.76 | 6-7-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/09/2025 | 55 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 1:12.28 | 3-6-9 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/07/2025 | 9 | WFA NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 57kg | 0:59.12 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/07/2025 | 51 | OPEN NOV F 2 | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Christian Howarth | 56.5kg | 1:12.39 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 22.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Firm | Sam James | 58kg | 0:58.90 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |