Ripon Race 7 - Mark Leather's 70Th Birthday Handicap (Div 1)
SIMBA'S PRIDE (1) brings winning form, having scored at Hamilton over 1212m 12 days ago by 0.75L, and looks the one to beat. GUNALT WAVELENGTH (3) has been knocking on the door with three seconds, latest 2nd at Redcar over 1204m by 1.5L. PIVOTAL TERMS (2) is a last-month 1207m winner at Newcastle and wasn’t far away back to 1006m at Musselburgh when 4th, 1.1L. HARES BREDTH (7) also appeals off a recent 3rd at Redcar over 1204m, beaten 1.3L. ELLIE'S DE VEGA (4) was 3rd behind Simba's Pride at Hamilton and stays in the mix.
Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 12-day turnaround after winning at Hamilton over 1212m on 3 May by 0.75L on Good with 59kg at $8.50. Prior runs at Thirsk over 1408m and 1608m were 7th and 5th, so the drop back in trip suited. Rises 3.5kg and draws barrier 9 for Mark Winn for trainer M Dods. Can feature with a repeat of last start.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $8.50 |
| 7/14 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 58.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6-7-7-7 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | 3-5yo | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1608m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.09L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | - | 2-2-3-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.25L | $9.00 |
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 16-day turnaround after a close 4th of 7 at Musselburgh over 1006m on 29 Apr, beaten 1.1L with 56kg at $4.33. Won two back at Newcastle over 1207m on 13 Apr by 0.5L at $34. Steps back up in trip today and rises to 60.5kg from barrier 7 for A Mullen for I Jardine. Can feature with the right run.
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 | 29/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.33 |
| 1/13 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | Div 1 | $8,264.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.7L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Mohammed Tabti | 61kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-3-7 | 3 |
| 5.65L | $19.00 |
| 7/14 | 10/12/2025 | - | 2yo | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | - | 2Y | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/11/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/14 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $26,998.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | William James Lee | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 14.95L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | 2YF MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.2L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 25‑day break after a solid 2nd at Redcar over 1204m on 20 Apr, beaten 1.5L with 58kg at $4.50. Consistent last prep with placings at Pontefract (Class 5, 1207m) and Catterick (1200m), then blotted the copybook at Southwell over 1420m. Draws barrier 3 and steps up to 60.5kg. Can feature with a repeat of the Redcar run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,901.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GD/FM(GD PL) | Joanna Mason | 58kg | - | 3-4-4-3-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 59kg | - | 8-8-7-7-8-9-9 | 4 |
| 43L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Catterick | 1199m | SOFT | Billy Garritty | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.75L | $1.91 |
| 2/10 | 06/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | SOFT | Billy Garritty | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-2-2 | 4 |
| 3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $14,756.00 | Chester | 1409m | HEAVY | Dale Swift | 57.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.55L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,378.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 61.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-4-4-5 | 1 |
| 20.75L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1413m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 58kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 58kg | - | 5-5-6-6-7-6-6 | 6 |
| 7L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,787.00 | Carlisle | 1385m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-8-8-8-7 | 2 |
| 17.75L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Gormley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with back-to-back thirds, latest at Hamilton over 1212m on 3 May, beaten 1.05L by Simba's Pride with 57.5kg at $6. Prior run produced a 3rd at Haydock over 1207m in Class 5 at $51, 3.25L off Flash Rascal. Steps from barrier 2 and rises to 59.5kg. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Jamie Gormley | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.05L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Jamie Gormley | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | - | 1-2-2-2-1-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.25L | $26.00 |
| 4/13 | 30/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | William Pyle | 61.5kg | - | 11-10-11-12-5-3-4 | 2 |
| 5L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | - | 4-6-6-6-8-9-10 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $126.00 |
| 9/13 | 01/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 59.5kg | - | 8-10-11-9-10-9 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,640.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | - | 9-9-8-6-4-4 | 11 |
| 7.25L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 23-day break after finishing 8th of 8 at Catterick over 1005m on 22 Apr, beaten 8.35L with 54kg at $23 behind Naana's Shadow. Prior run was 7th of 7 at Newcastle over 1207m on 21 Mar, beaten 19.6L at $29. Only career placing was 3rd at Beverley over 1005m on soft on 17 Sep 2025 at $29. Can improve but needs to lift.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Barry Mchugh | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.35L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Div 2 | $8,264.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Barry Mchugh | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 19.6L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | SOFT | David Nolan | 58kg | - | 6-4-5-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | David Nolan | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-7-9 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,738.00 | Redcar | 1005m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 13-day turnaround after finishing 7th of 9 at Doncaster over 1413m on 2 May, beaten 4.35L with 58.5kg at $8 on good ground behind Tekitoff. Best run to date was 5th at Ripon over 1207m, beaten 5.15L at $7.50, and she draws barrier 1 here. Down in trip 206m and carries 59kg for Sean Kirrane for T D Easterby. Can improve and has place claims with the soft draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Ryan Sexton | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.35L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | SOFT | Ryan Sexton | 57.5kg | - | 9-10-10-10-9-8 | 4 |
| 10.25L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-7-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.15L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 14/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $151.00 |
Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 8-day turnaround after a strong 3rd at Redcar over 1204m on 7 May, beaten 1.3L with 61kg at $8.50 behind Auspicious. Prior run 4th at Ripon over 1207m in Class 5, beaten 8.45L at $12. Carries 58.5kg here with D Fentiman for T D Easterby, barrier 8. Can feature with a similar effort to last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 07/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 52.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.45L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | SOFT | Duran Fentiman | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1005m | GOOD | David Allan | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7 | 4 |
| 8L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 06/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 59kg | - | 6-6-6-8-7-7 | 8 |
| 10.15L | $151.00 |
| 9/15 | 15/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 60.5kg | - | 13-12-12-12-12-9 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Alex Jary
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50-day break after finishing 12th of 12 at Southwell over 1000m on 26 Mar, beaten 15.33L with 55.5kg at $21. Prior run was also 12th of 13 at Southwell over 1221m on 23 Sep at $34. Earlier last season posted thirds at Doncaster over 1208m and Musselburgh over 1006m, plus a close 4th at Beverley over 1005m. Can feature with a return to that mid-2025 form.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 26/03/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 6 HCP | $5,902.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Alex Jary | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 15.33L | $21.00 |
| 12/13 | 23/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Alex Jary | 59.5kg | - | 3-5-4-7-8-12 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | Alex Jary | 57.5kg | - | 6-5-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 13L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,033.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 58kg | - | 8-9-8-6-4 | 8 |
| 0.75L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,081.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | Alex Jary | 59kg | - | 5-5-5-7-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.75L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Faye Mcmanoman | 58.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.75L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Harrison Shaw | 60.5kg | - | 10-10-10-9-4 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,640.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Alex Jary | 58.5kg | - | 4-5-5-7-8-10 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50-day break after a solid 4th at Chelmsford over 1207m on 26 Mar, beaten 4.34L with 55kg at $15 behind Go Lockers Go. Two back was 7th at Newcastle over 1420m on 19 Mar, beaten 10.1L at $9.50. Earlier ran 4th at Newcastle over 1207m on 10 Feb, beaten 2.55L at $29 after improving mid-race. Can feature with a similar effort back at this trip.
Last Starts 52 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 | 26/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.34L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 10/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 57.5kg | - | 8-8-7-6-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.55L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 55kg | - | 9-9-9-9-8-9 | 2 |
| 10.15L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,493.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 58kg | - | 3-4-3-2-4-7 | 2 |
| 14.95L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Shane Gray | 58kg | - | 9-8-8-8-8-8 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |