Ripon Race 5 - Sky Bet For The Fans Hcp
JESMOND DAWN (7) maintains some attraction towards bottom of the weights. Won a course and distance handicap by 0.75L on most recent appearance twelve days ago. May complete a double. CADARN (1) left behind five disappointing efforts to narrowly come out on top of a handicap at York by a neck three weeks ago. Expected to challenge once more. JIMMY SPEAKING (2) was beginning to race well with two wins and a runner-up effort before finishing ninth in a handicap at Epsom Downs. Might bounce back. FARASI LANE (3) now represents a new trainer having failed to make the frame past five attempts. Looks interesting.

Jockey: Shane Gray
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck at York June 27 over 1600m defeating Andesite with 61kg at $29. The race before that ran second last of 15 at York on May 15 over 2100m, 16 len behind Warrant Holder carrying 56kg at $34. Tough to beat on best form.
Last Starts 20 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 | 27/06/2026 | 43 | HCP 3U | $49,910.00 | York | 1609m | Good | Shane Gray | 61kg | 1:37.19 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |
| 14/15 | 15/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $108,900.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Kevin Stott | 56kg | 2:11.42 | - | 2 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/04/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $28,380.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Shane Gray | 60kg | 1:35.07 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 13/22 | 28/03/2026 | 221 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 61.5kg | 1:41.42 | - | 6 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2025 | 52 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:26.07 | 5-7-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/06/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $50,740.00 | York | 1584m | Good | William Buick | 64.5kg | 1:39.26 | 3-3-12 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/05/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Redcar | 1608m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2025 | 130 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | 1:35.61 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 12/12/2024 | 26 | NOV 3U | $13,470.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 2:11.43 | 5-1-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/4 | 16/11/2024 | 25 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 2:39.44 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/9 | 22/10/2024 | 14 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 2:07.87 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 18 at Epsom Downs on June 5 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Mister Winston carrying 55.5kg at $23. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 16 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Sterling Knight with 61kg at $7.50. Best form should see him measure right up.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good Soft | Luke Morris | 55.5kg | 1:46.99 | 8-3-9 | 16 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 61kg | 1:36.33 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 30/04/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 62kg | 1:26.80 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 1/16 | 29/03/2026 | 174 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 1:31.18 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 10/13 | 06/10/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $19,930.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 63kg | 1:36.94 | 3-9-10 | 16 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 12/13 | 26/09/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 59kg | 1:50.74 | 2-2-12 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 56.5kg | 1:39.46 | 2-2-7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Firm | Jack Dace | 58kg | 1:39.62 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/13 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Soft | Jack Dace | 58kg | 1:37.31 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 4U | $28,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Alex Jary | 59kg | 1:38.56 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/16 | 25/06/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 61kg | 1:41.33 | 5-4-4 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on July 2 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind The Liffey with 55.5kg at $10. Before that 5th of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather on June 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Saytarr carrying 61.5kg at $15. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/07/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Charlie Bell | 55.5kg | 1:40.27 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/06/2026 | 40 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Cieren Fallon | 61.5kg | 1:40.28 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:24.50 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 06/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | 1:25.20 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 59.5kg | 1:26.73 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 63kg | 1:27.87 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 24/03/2026 | 40 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:47.52 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Bell | 56kg | 1:37.01 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 58.5kg | 1:47.77 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Charlie Bell | 58.5kg | 1:48.06 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Charlie Bell | 57kg | 1:48.20 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at Pontefract on June 29 over 1600m, 14 len behind Jez Bomb with 62kg at $3.80. The start before that 6th of 9 at Pontefract on April 29 over 1600m, 7 len behind Walsingham with 59.5kg at $11. Has ability and can atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/06/2026 | 61 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Jason Hart | 62kg | 1:43.35 | - | 1 |
| 14.0L | $3.75 |
| 6/9 | 29/04/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 59.5kg | 1:45.02 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/04/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | 1:52.05 | - | 12 |
| 24.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 59kg | 1:36.11 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:40.05 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 133 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 59.5kg | 1:48.72 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 31/10/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 56kg | 1:40.92 | 2-3-9 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 23/23 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 51.5kg | 1:49.42 | 3-2-23 | 9 |
| 29.3L | $41.00 |
| 11/14 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $147,600.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Neutral | Sam James | 55.5kg | 1:37.78 | 5-8-11 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 30/08/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Chester | 1524m | Good | Joe Fanning | 51.5kg | 1:29.98 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/17 | 22/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | York | 1609m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 53.5kg | 1:38.28 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 14 at York on June 27 over 2100m, 22 len behind Double Parked carrying 70.5kg at $29. The run before that 6th of 11 at Leopardstown on May 10 over 2011m, 4.5 len behind Truth Be Told with 61.5kg at $9. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 27/06/2026 | 48 | APP HCP 4U | $44,390.00 | York | 2112m | Good | A P Ryan | 70.5kg | 2:12.92 | - | 11 |
| 22.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Shane Foley | 61.5kg | 2:09.17 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 12/16 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $43,080.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | Keithen Kennedy | 54.5kg | 2:14.90 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Keithen Kennedy | 56kg | 1:36.11 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/03/2026 | 37 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Keithen Kennedy | 62.5kg | 1:40.61 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/02/2026 | 110 | MDN 4U | $20,240.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Keithen Kennedy | 59kg | 1:39.42 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.73 |
| 4/14 | 24/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:16.53 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/14 | 19/09/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:19.39 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 9/9 | 22/08/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $87,040.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 1:42.24 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/13 | 07/08/2025 | 66 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:53.82 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/06/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:00.98 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at Pontefract on June 29 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Jez Bomb carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 7 at Wetherby on June 15 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Roaring Ralph carrying 62kg at $5.50. Hard to fault if at his best.
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 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:43.35 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/06/2026 | 18 | APP HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good Firm | Jake Dickson | 62kg | 1:39.73 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/05/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 54.5kg | 2:03.27 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 59kg | 1:37.51 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 2:05.77 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 56.5kg | 1:45.02 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/04/2026 | 190 | APP HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Soft | Shay Farmer | 59kg | 1:41.89 | - | 10 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $23,370.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | David Allan | 60kg | 1:48.87 | 1-8-9 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good Soft | Harry Russell | 63.5kg | 1:46.53 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:37.34 | 2-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | David Allan | 64kg | 1:39.48 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track July 6 over 1600m defeating Up The Jazz carrying 59kg at $4. The race before that 5th of 11 at Beverley on July 3 over 1500m, 3 len behind The Sweet Escape with 61kg at $6.50. Hard to beat on that latest effort.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/07/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 1:39.84 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 1:32.02 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 19/06/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 1:23.19 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/06/2026 | 117 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 58kg | 1:38.96 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/02/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 59kg | 1:25.45 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 1:42.37 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/12/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $20,200.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 1:28.85 | 7-6-8 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 02/12/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 58.5kg | 1:27.26 | 11-8-7 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 24/11/2025 | 2 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:29.39 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 62kg | 1:39.81 | 10-10-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 59.5kg | 1:27.28 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |