Ripon Race 4 - Wilmot-Smith Memorial Hcp
DARK CLOUD RISING (1) secured a good 2L victory over course and distance two outings back before following up placing third in a handicap at Pontefract. May return to winning ways. LORD ROXBY (3) lost out by 0.75L to place second in a handicap at Ayr a fortnight ago after picking up a sole success in five attempts prior. Might go one better. SAINT LAWRENCE (4) has only placed once last six runs. Disappointed when fifth in latest contesting the Scottish Stewards Cup Handicap at Hamilton Park. Improvement expected. ROUSING ENCORE (5) cannot be discounted after placing third at Ayr delivering penultimate start.

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start got back early 3rd in a small field at Pontefract on July 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Badri with 60kg at $3. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track June 18 over 1200m defeating Dark Thirty carrying 58kg at $7.50. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/07/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $47,190.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 60kg | 1:13.52 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Mark Winn | 58kg | 1:09.12 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 99/14 | 30/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:11.38 | - | 12 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 16/22 | 13/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $108,900.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 56.5kg | 1:11.91 | 21-20-18-17-15-16 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/13 | 25/04/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 56.5kg | 1:10.18 | - | 13 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/13 | 07/04/2026 | 119 | HCP 4U | $50,820.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | 1:03.99 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $30,210.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 61kg | 0:59.42 | 6-4-5 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 3U | $28,040.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 61kg | 0:59.46 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:13.07 | 10-9-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 17/19 | 11/10/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:11.50 | 5-4-17 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/16 | 06/09/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $33,210.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 64kg | 1:10.93 | 9-5-8 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 7 at Hamilton Park on July 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Strike Red with 63.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell 11th of 21 at York on July 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Stratusnine with 60kg at $34. Struggling to make a case.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21 | 25/07/2026 | 8 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 60kg | 1:11.16 | 11-15-11 | 15 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/07/2026 | 148 | HCP 3U | $68,060.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 63.5kg | 1:09.02 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 13/18 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 0:58.87 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/18 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 61.5kg | 1:12.53 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/18 | 02/01/2026 | 83 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:10.69 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/19 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Connor Beasley | 60kg | 1:11.50 | 15-15-9 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
| 12/25 | 20/09/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $326,690.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | 1:12.52 | 14-14-12 | 16 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/13 | 14/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $129,150.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 60kg | 1:17.58 | 6-6-9 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/20 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 1:09.77 | 9-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 7/27 | 02/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $453,740.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | 1:10.14 | 18-23-7 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/14 | 18/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1212m | Good | Connor Beasley | 63.5kg | 1:09.50 | 11-11-8 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Alex Jary
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 9 at Ayr on July 20 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Jordan Electrics carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at Thirsk on July 1 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Indian Run carrying 60.5kg at $7. Right in this.
Last Starts 13 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 | 20/07/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Firm | Alex Jary | 59.5kg | 1:09.78 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 01/07/2026 | 18 | APP HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Alex Jary | 60.5kg | 1:09.19 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/21 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Alex Jary | 61.5kg | 1:10.39 | 5-3-4 | 14 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/20 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Ethan Tindall | 58kg | 1:10.74 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 13/18 | 09/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $46,550.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Alex Jary | 60kg | 1:12.36 | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/04/2026 | 173 | HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 61.5kg | 1:31.77 | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/11/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $24,740.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Soft | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:12.21 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $22,080.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:25.08 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/15 | 20/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Soft | Faye Mcmanoman | 60kg | 1:44.10 | 3-1-6 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $19,370.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Good | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:12.22 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $27,220.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:09.67 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Shane Gray
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Hamilton Park on July 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Strike Red with 58kg at $11. The run before that 12th of 15 at Epsom Downs on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sondad carrying 55kg at $21. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/07/2026 | 41 | HCP 3U | $68,060.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:09.02 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 12/15 | 06/06/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1207m | Soft | Sam James | 55kg | 1:11.81 | 8-12-12 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/05/2026 | 218 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good | Kevin Stott | 56.5kg | 1:13.29 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 9/12 | 02/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | Gina Mangan | 63.5kg | 1:14.95 | 8-11-9 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 10/13 | 14/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $129,150.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | Good Soft | Luke Morris | 56kg | 1:17.58 | 8-5-10 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/20 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:09.77 | 14-8-7 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
| 20/27 | 02/08/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $453,740.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Soft | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 1:10.14 | 12-22-20 | 16 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 22/28 | 21/06/2025 | 64 | HCP 3U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 57kg | 1:11.40 | 23-24-22 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $29.00 |
| 14/14 | 18/04/2025 | 91 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:09.81 | 12-14-14 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 17/01/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:12.84 | 14-14-7 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/01/2025 | 46 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Laura Coughlan | 60kg | 1:12.31 | 7-6-6-5-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: J P Sullivan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 19th of 21 at York on July 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Stratusnine with 55.5kg at $41. The run before that 3rd of 17 at Ayr on July 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Manila Scouse with 64kg at $5. In the mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/21 | 25/07/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | James Sullivan | 55.5kg | 1:11.16 | 2-12-19 | 18 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/17 | 06/07/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | James Sullivan | 64kg | 1:10.29 | 9-7-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 18/21 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | James Sullivan | 63.5kg | 1:10.39 | 18-15-18 | 18 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/14 | 30/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good Firm | James Sullivan | 59.5kg | 1:11.38 | - | 15 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 15/22 | 13/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $108,900.00 | York | 1207m | Good | James Sullivan | 55.5kg | 1:11.91 | 20-19-20-16-16-15 | 11 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $33,950.00 | Doncaster | 1209m | Good Firm | James Sullivan | 60.5kg | 1:11.70 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 15/04/2026 | 19 | APP HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | James Sullivan | 56kg | 1:11.23 | 13-13-12-9-7-5 | 13 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/14 | 27/03/2026 | 139 | HCP 4U | $102,470.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 60kg | 1:12.46 | 12-13-11-13-7-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/22 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Heavy | James Sullivan | 55.5kg | 1:17.84 | 18-8-3 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Soft | James Sullivan | 57kg | 1:16.50 | 10-11-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 13/19 | 11/10/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | York | 1207m | Good | James Sullivan | 55.5kg | 1:11.50 | 18-16-13 | 12 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at Chester on July 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Calico Blue carrying 57kg at $17. Before that 10th of 13 at York on June 27 over 1000m, 7 len behind Naana's Shadow carrying 59.5kg at $29. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 8 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 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 57kg | 1:13.16 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 10/13 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $117,970.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 0:57.54 | - | 12 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |
| 12/22 | 13/06/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $226,870.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 56kg | 1:10.24 | 22-20-12 | 21 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/05/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $127,050.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 0:59.54 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 16/04/2026 | 173 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 60kg | 1:10.23 | 6-4-2-5-7-9 | 14 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Heavy | Oisin Orr | 58.5kg | 1:16.84 | 1-3-7 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/13 | 11/10/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $129,150.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 58.5kg | 1:12.37 | 1-2-2 | 15 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 19/09/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 2 | $72,150.00 | Ayr | 1005m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 1:02.10 | 5-4-10 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 03/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:00.30 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/21 | 21/08/2025 | 19 | OPEN 2 | $1,271,110.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 1:11.74 | 7-4-2 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Firm | Warren Fentiman | 58kg | 0:58.17 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 18th of 21 at York on July 24 over 1200m, 12 len behind Rajaking with 61kg at $34. The race before that got back early 17th of 21 at York on June 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind Musical Touch with 61.5kg at $21. Can't have off that run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/21 | 24/07/2026 | 41 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:11.30 | - | 17 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 17/21 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 61.5kg | 1:10.39 | 17-20-17 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/14 | 30/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | 1:11.38 | - | 4 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:10.20 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/04/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $28,750.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:10.68 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 1:11.18 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 1:11.97 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 24/02/2026 | 141 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:13.49 | 10-10-9-7-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Soft | Barry Mchugh | 57.5kg | 1:17.12 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/09/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 1:11.65 | 9-10-9 | 14 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/09/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61.5kg | 1:13.91 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |