Ripon Race 8 - Mark Leather's 70Th Birthday Handicap (Div 2)
MAYNORA (1) rates on top after a last‑start win at Pontefract over 1207m, beating 13 rivals by 0.5L, and she draws the inside. I’m Dan Dare (4) is the main danger after a narrow 2nd at Redcar over 1204m, beaten 0.05L. BATTENBURG BELLE (8) has a case returning to 1207m after finishing 3rd at Pontefract two back, 1.5L behind Maynora (1).
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38-day break after scoring at Pontefract over 1207m on 7 Apr, by 0.5L on good going at $5.50. Steps out from barrier 1 and rises 3kg to 61.5kg with S H James up for Craig Lidster. Prior runs included a narrow 2nd at Newcastle over 1420m and a fifth in a Class 5 at $19. Proven at this trip with a 1-from-1 record; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 40 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 | 07/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | David Allan | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 5 HCP | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | GOOD | Rhys Elliott | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.06L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.05L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | - | 2-2-1-2-2-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.35L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | Div 1 | $14,755.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 60kg | - | 5-5-5-5-7-5 | 3 |
| 7.75L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-6 | 3 |
| 4.35L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Carlisle | 1566m | GOOD | S H James | 58.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-3-4 | 4 |
| 15.75L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | S H James | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.75L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Nottingham | 1013m | GOOD | David Allan | 60.5kg | - | 5-7-6-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.25L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Chester | 1106m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-3-5-4-8 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | - | 7-7-8-9-7 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip two runs ago then struggled last start 10th of 10 at Ripon over 1207m on 25 Apr, beaten 15.95L with 54kg at $13 behind Liverpool Star. Prior run 8th of 10 at Beverley over 1495m on 15 Apr, beaten 7.8L with 55.5kg at $7.50. Carries 61.5kg now and drops three barriers to 6. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| 15.95L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,508.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 61.5kg | - | 3-5-5-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 5L | $2.75 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $31,970.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 59kg | - | 6-7-7-7-6 | 9 |
| 7.55L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 59.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-9-10 | 9 |
| 41.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 61kgs
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Comments
Back in trip and up 2.5kg after a tough last start 11th of 11 at Southwell over 1221m on 30 Apr, beaten 13.25L with 58.5kg at $15. Prior run was sound, 5th of 13 at Newcastle over 1207m on 13 Apr, beaten 2.45L at $12 behind Pivotal Terms. Three-year-old filly by Cotai Glory with a 1/2 record at 1207m, including a York win last season. Can feature with a return to that Newcastle form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 30/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.25L | $15.00 |
| 5/13 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 2.45L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 59.5kg | - | 7-5-5-5-4-6 | 11 |
| 5.55L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1413m | SOFT | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.25L | $8.00 |
| 1/15 | 13/06/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 57kg | - | 9-12-10-9-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 52.5kg | - | 9-7-8-4-5 | 1 |
| 3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 58kg | - | 8-7-7-7-7-7 | 8 |
| 16L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a narrow 2nd at Redcar over 1204m on 7 May, beaten 0.05L in Class 6 with 55.5kg at $19 behind Auspicious. Prior run was 11th of 17 at Nottingham over 1013m on 18 Apr, beaten 8.45L with 59kg at $12. Three-year-old gelding for Adrian Nicholls; Jack Nicholls sticks from the last run and he rises to 60kg. Can feature with a repeat of the latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 07/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Jack Nicholls | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.05L | $19.00 |
| 11/17 | 18/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Nottingham | 1013m | GOOD | Ryan Sexton | 59kg | - | - | 15 |
| 8.45L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | SOFT | Harrison Shaw | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3-5 | 1 |
| 8L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1005m | GOOD | Harrison Shaw | 59.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-8 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Harrison Shaw | 59kg | - | 5-5-4-4-4-6 | 8 |
| 7.05L | $21.00 |
Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 179 days. Last start 6th of 6 at Newcastle over 1207m on 17 Nov, beaten 17.75L, with 58kg at $51 behind Applesandpears. Prior run 5th of 7 at Catterick over 1005m on soft, beaten 6.55L at $29. Needs to lift but can improve with the break.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,493.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-5-6 | 2 |
| 17.75L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1005m | SOFT | David Allan | 58kg | - | 4-4-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.55L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1207m | GOOD | David Allan | 58kg | - | 7-8-7-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 6.25L | $19.00 |
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day break after finishing 9th of 11 at Haydock over 1207m on 25 Apr, beaten 13.55L with 55.5kg at $29 on good. Best recent effort was 4th at Ripon over 1207m on 25 Aug, racing on speed and beaten 7.75L at $8.50. Carries 59.5kg here, up 4kg from last start, with P J McDonald riding for Steph Hollinshead. Needs to lift but has place claims with the right run.
Last Starts 22 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 | 25/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Nicola Currie | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.55L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Lingfield | 1011m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 61.5kg | - | 3-3-3-5-8 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $4.33 |
| 8/9 | 06/10/2025 | - | 2Y CLASS 5 | $7,478.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Kieran Oneill | 58.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4-8 | 2 |
| 0.09L | $13.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Kieran Oneill | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-4 | 4 |
| 7.75L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 08/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Brighton | 1202m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $8.00 |
| 18/19 | 19/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $234,041.00 | Newbury | 1036m | GOOD | Edward Greatrex | 54kg | - | 15-17-17-17-18 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $81.00 |
| 21/23 | 18/06/2025 | - | Listed | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | A J Farragher | 59.5kg | - | 9-11-13-21-21 | 15 |
| 12.95L | $201.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Chester | 1222m | GOOD | A J Farragher | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-1-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.75L | $29.00 |
| 10/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,788.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | GOOD | A J Farragher | 59.5kg | - | 7-7-10-11-10 | 9 |
| 9.65L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Chester | 1106m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $26.00 |
| 14/15 | 26/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Leicester | 1005m | GOOD | A J Farragher | 58.5kg | - | 4-4-5-12-14 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29-day break after finishing 6th of 7 at Ripon over 1207m on 16 Apr, beaten 11.25L on good ground with 59.5kg at $81. Prior run 9th of 10 at Southwell over 1420m on 5 Apr, beaten 15.1L at $41. Carries 57.5kg here with a 2kg drop from last start and draws barrier 7. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.25L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.85L | $26.00 |
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after two mile runs, last start 6th of 11 at Redcar over 1608m on 7 May, beaten 6.95L at $11 with 58.5kg. Best recent effort was 3rd at Pontefract over 1207m on 7 Apr, beaten 1.5L at $15. Drops 1.5kg and draws barrier 5 with A Mullen for R Menzies. Back to a suitable distance and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 07/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1608m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.95L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Redcar | 1608m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | - | 9-10-10-12-12-10-9-8 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/14 | 07/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-9-9-9 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $201.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,493.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 58kg | - | 6-8-8-7-8-6 | 9 |
| 13.2L | $126.00 |
| 10/13 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57.5kg | - | 13-12-12-11-10-10 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 59-day break after finishing 10th of 10 at Wolverhampton over 1225m on 17 Mar, beaten 15.25L with 55kg at $81. Best run was two back in 2025 when 4th of 9 at Nottingham over 1013m on soft, beaten 4.1L at $51. Three-year-old filly by Hello Youmzain; 6 starts for no placings to date. Needs to lift but can improve with the run.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 15.25L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Nottingham | 1013m | SOFT | Isobelle Chalmers | 52kg | - | 6-6-9-9-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 58kg | - | 4-4-5-6-9-9 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-5 | 3 |
| 10.25L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Christian Howarth | 57kg | - | 7-5-5-7-7-7 | 9 |
| 22L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | S H James | 58kg | - | 7-7-8-8-6 | 4 |
| 9.75L | $15.00 |