Ripon Race 2 - Simon's 20 Year Heart Transplant Anniversary Mdn Stakes (Gbb Race)
VALOR SPIRIT (4) Only fair when 6th last time at Redcar. Capable of bouncing back and has been racing in stronger company. Looks a suitable field and easily up to these. STONEACRE JOE (3) Finished 5th last time at Ayr. Should improve and facing a weaker grade. Should get going late. Drawn the rails. Hard to dismiss. BLACK ORCHID (5) Came in 2nd last run at Wetherby and challenged by less formidable competitors. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Will give a big sight. INDEFENSIBLE (1) Tidy run when 3rd last start at Catterick and drawn nicely. Shows good early pace. In a purple patch of form since coming back from a break. One of the hopes.

Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last start at Catterick and will try to take advantage of the draw. Should be going forward early. Going well this campaign. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Catterick | 1413m | GOOD TO FIRM | Harry Russell | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.15L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.75 |
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | Rnd | $8,264.00 | Doncaster | 1602m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.15L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,508.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-6 | 6 |
| 9.75L | $3.50 |
| 3/13 | 01/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.25L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | - | 6-7-8-8-8-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.55L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $67.00 and lacked competitiveness when 5th last run at Doncaster but having second career run. Dropping in grade. Coming back in trip. Big improvement required to threaten these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 05/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.95L | $67.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $3.20 and ran 5th last time at Ayr. Should improve and matched against less formidable competition. Has a nice turn of foot. Has drawn to do little work. Winning chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 1207m | SOFT | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.7L | $3.10 |
| 4/6 | 30/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 8/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Haydock | 1207m | SOFT | Ryan Sexton | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 17.55L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | David Allan | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.75L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | David Allan | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.25L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 59.5kg | - | 8-9-9-10-9-9 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $4.50 and performed below standard when 6th last time at Redcar. Capable of bouncing back and competing at a lower class. Strong chance today.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1005m | GOOD | Tom Kiely Marshall | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.4L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 28/05/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,378.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | HEAVY | Ethan Tindall | 61.5kg | - | 4-5-4-3-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.75L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Ayr | 1207m | SOFT | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 14/15 | 12/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $24,593.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | Shane Gray | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-9-14-14 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,477.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Cameron Hardie | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $29.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 27/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,772.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | 11-11-9-6-2 | 8 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 26/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1005m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Leicester | 1005m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last run at Wetherby and competing in an easier class. Placed at every start this campaign. Should progress and will be close.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7L | $2.75 |