Ripon Race 6 - Ripon Theatre Festival 1St-6Th July Handicap
PRECIOUS SPARTAN (8) impressed securing a 4.5L victory last Thursday over course and distance. Carries a penalty for that win which can be overcome. FLAMBOROUGH HEAD (5) placed second tackling track and trip two starts back. Disappointed when seventh at Redcar in latest. May bounce back. TIMELESS SPIRIT (1) is yet to place since debut. Finished fifth providing seasonal return at Nottingham. Secures attractive claiming jockey to be competitive. BETA READER (2) looks interesting making first turf start after managing a sixth at Kempton two weeks ago.

Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at Nottingham on April 29 over 1680m, 6 len behind Al Waseela carrying 60.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on December 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Baridi with 56kg at $10. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 29/04/2025 | 122 | HCP F 3U | $15,680.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Good Firm | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:44.01 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
5/12 | 28/12/2024 | 25 | NOV F 2U | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58kg | 1:41.80 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
7/11 | 03/12/2024 | 33 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 56kg | 1:39.50 | - | 11 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 31/10/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 56kg | 1:29.15 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Most recently 6th of 13 at Kempton Park All Weather on May 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Opening Bat with 60kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 10 at Wolverhampton on March 22 over 1440m, 4.5 len behind Party Bear with 59.5kg at $3.80. Well placed so don't underestimate.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/13 | 21/05/2025 | 60 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 60kg | 1:38.77 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
6/10 | 22/03/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 59.5kg | 1:28.22 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
1/12 | 11/03/2025 | 120 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 60kg | 1:28.19 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
7/12 | 11/11/2024 | 11 | MDN 2U | $11,620.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:14.66 | - | 12 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 31/10/2024 | 26 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 1:29.15 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
9/11 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | 1:29.63 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at Wolverhampton on May 19 over 1220m, 15 len behind Flash Harry carrying 60.5kg at $151. The run before that 10th of 12 at Wolverhampton on April 28 over 1440m, 13 len behind Gordon Norse with 58.5kg at $126. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 19/05/2025 | 21 | OPEN MDN 35 | $13,280.00 | Wolverhampton | 1226m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 60.5kg | 1:12.23 | - | 10 |
| 15.5L | $151.00 |
10/12 | 28/04/2025 | 20 | MDN 35 | $13,280.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 58.5kg | 1:28.36 | - | 9 |
| 13.8L | $126.00 |
6/8 | 08/04/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $12,700.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Cam Hardie | 59kg | 1:16.28 | - | 4 |
| 13.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at Nottingham on May 10 over 1680m, 6 len behind Mini Mac carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on April 17 over 1600m, 4 len behind Criminal Shore with 56.5kg at $7.50. Expect he will make amends.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 10/05/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | 1:44.91 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
4/8 | 17/04/2025 | 12 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Billy Garritty | 56.5kg | 1:40.34 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
4/11 | 05/04/2025 | 253 | HCP 3 | $15,450.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:27.94 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
3/10 | 26/07/2024 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 61.5kg | 1:10.30 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
5/13 | 06/07/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:03.92 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
6/11 | 15/06/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $37,210.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:14.61 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
9/14 | 25/05/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | 1:13.31 | - | 3 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Redcar on May 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind I Can Boogy with 61kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Zappata carrying 61kg at $5. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 19/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 61kg | 1:24.74 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 09/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 1:40.21 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
4/12 | 21/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | David Allan | 61kg | 1:36.18 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
1/11 | 07/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 59kg | 1:38.27 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
3/12 | 22/03/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | David Allan | 61kg | 1:27.87 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 04/03/2025 | 49 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 1:28.94 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
8/8 | 14/01/2025 | 172 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 54.5kg | 1:29.02 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
8/18 | 26/07/2024 | 5 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:26.34 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
9/11 | 21/07/2024 | - | MDN 2U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:24.20 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Doncaster on May 3 over 2000m, 14 len behind Frostmagic carrying 61kg at $9.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at Beverley on April 16 over 1500m, 8 len behind Impartiality carrying 57kg at $9.50. Won't be far away.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 03/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 2:15.48 | - | 4 |
| 14.8L | $9.50 |
5/12 | 16/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1496m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 57kg | 1:36.46 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
2/5 | 02/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 58.5kg | 1:54.43 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 22/03/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 59.5kg | 1:28.22 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $29.00 |
5/7 | 20/02/2025 | 16 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 50.5kg | 1:42.02 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
4/5 | 04/02/2025 | 24 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 53.5kg | 1:42.86 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
2/6 | 11/01/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $13,470.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 52kg | 1:43.63 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a five months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Wolverhampton January 7 over 1700m, 7 len behind Treasure Fleet with 55kg at $126. On debut second last of 9 at Newcastle All Weather December 6 over 1200m, 17 len behind Rogue Allegiance with 60.5kg at $8.50. Prefer to see how he has returned.
Last Starts 150 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 07/01/2025 | 19 | NOV 34 | $14,540.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 55kg | 1:52.12 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $126.00 |
8/9 | 19/12/2024 | 13 | NOV 2U | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 59kg | 1:14.27 | - | 10 |
| 13.3L | $201.00 |
8/9 | 06/12/2024 | - | NOV 2U | $17,800.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 60.5kg | 1:13.75 | - | 8 |
| 17.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently scored a big 4.5 len win at this track May 29 over 1600m defeating Lambournghini with 58kg at $17. Before that ran last of 8 at Doncaster on May 3 over 2000m, 15 len behind Frostmagic with 56kg at $8. Should put in a bold showing on latest run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 29/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Archie Young | 58kg | 1:42.93 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
8/8 | 03/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | 2:15.48 | - | 2 |
| 15.0L | $8.00 |
3/9 | 07/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good | Rowan Scott | 56kg | 2:08.18 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
4/12 | 22/03/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 1:27.87 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
8/9 | 10/03/2025 | 80 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:42.74 | - | 8 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
7/12 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 58.5kg | 1:43.64 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
2/11 | 06/12/2024 | 18 | HCP NSY 2U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60kg | 1:43.44 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
11/12 | 18/11/2024 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Faye McManoman | 60kg | 1:50.71 | - | 8 |
| 18.8L | $51.00 |
7/8 | 05/11/2024 | 14 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Soft | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:40.66 | - | 3 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
8/12 | 22/10/2024 | 7 | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 57kg | 1:28.45 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $251.00 |
8/9 | 15/10/2024 | 10 | APP NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:26.21 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Redcar on May 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind I Can Boogy with 56kg at $34. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Redcar on July 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind What's She At with 60.5kg at $23. Looks tested again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 19/05/2025 | 164 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 56kg | 1:24.74 | - | 2 |
| 3.7L | $34.00 |
7/11 | 06/12/2024 | 20 | HCP NSY 2U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 60kg | 1:43.44 | - | 4 |
| 6.7L | $26.00 |
11/12 | 16/11/2024 | 46 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 59.5kg | 1:13.76 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
12/12 | 01/10/2024 | 21 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:14.02 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
8/8 | 10/09/2024 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 1:45.82 | - | 2 |
| 31.0L | $3.50 |
3/8 | 27/08/2024 | 12 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 59kg | 1:42.73 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
4/11 | 15/08/2024 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,980.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Oliver Stammers | 61.5kg | 1:35.32 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
5/7 | 02/08/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good Firm | Harrison Shaw | 60.5kg | 1:28.16 | - | 7 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
3/9 | 21/07/2024 | 15 | MDN 2U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Harrison Shaw | 60.5kg | 1:24.85 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
10/10 | 06/07/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good Firm | Dale Swift | 57kg | 1:13.19 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |