Ripon Race 2 - Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Mdn Stakes (Gbb Race)
GRASMERE BOY (1) aims to turn two runner-up finishes into a win after losing out by a neck on debut at Newcastle AW then filling the same spot in a maiden at Catterick. May go one better. KILFRUSH DESERT (5) placed third providing first career appearance in a novice race at Beverley before losing out by 0.5L finishing runner-up in a maiden at Newcastle AW during April. Expected to challenge. MASAI ANGEL (4) missed the frame when fourth on most recent appearance tackling a maiden at Newcastle AW behind the second pick. Might reverse placings. LIKEADYINWASP (3) cannot be discounted bringing most racecourse experience in this field.
Jockey: Ryan Sexton
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 2nd of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on May 1 over 1400m, neck behind Khaleejy with 59kg at $34. Last start 2nd in a small field at Catterick on May 30 over 1400m, neck behind Mr Writer carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/05/2026 | 29 | APP MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 59.5kg | 1:26.77 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 59kg | 1:29.90 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 8th of 13 at Newbury on August 28 over 1300m, 24 len behind Into The Sky with 60.5kg at $8.50. Went for a spell before returning ran second last of 10 at Doncaster on May 16 over 1200m, 13 len behind The Untamed carrying 59kg at $51. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | 261 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good | James Sullivan | 59kg | 1:12.35 | - | 5 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:17.90 | 5-5-8 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Southwell All Weather on April 29 over 1200m, 10 len behind Wezzeer with 57kg at $67. The start before that 6th of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on April 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gouken with 58kg at $151. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Smith | 57kg | 1:15.48 | - | 7 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/04/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 58kg | 1:13.04 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 58kg | 0:57.25 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up. First start ran last in a small field at Hamilton Park on June 15 over 1200m, 53 len behind Gesayed carrying 60.5kg at $13. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on April 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Gouken with 59.5kg at $6. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
Last Starts 58 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 | 20/04/2026 | 309 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:13.04 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $37,300.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:13.58 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 53.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 58kgs
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Third race start. Promising on debut came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Beverley on April 16 2025 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Ali Shuffle carrying 58kg at $8.50. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 9 at Newcastle All Weather on April 20 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Gouken carrying 57kg at $8. Further improvement in store.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/04/2026 | 369 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 57kg | 1:13.04 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/04/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:05.78 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |