20:15 Ripon

Friday 8 May 2026

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Ripon Races Ladies Day 18th June Handicap

Off time: 20:23 | Winning time: 2m 6.27s

(2)

Port Darwin^b⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Garritty| T: C Johnston| OR: 60

9/4

Made a successful nursery debut at Musselburgh but progress stalled afterwards. However, in first-time blinkers he got back on track when second in 1½m handicap at Kempton 8 days ago. Can make a bold bid from his current mark.

Form: 53-5672

(8)

Lady Vanguard²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Liam Wright⁽⁵⁾| T: George Scott| OR: 58

17/2

From a talented family and took a step forward on handicap debut when fourth of 8 at Yarmouth (1m) last month, albeit having the run of the race. Could still have more to offer over this longer distance.

Form: 68-54

(3)

Bradbury^t¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: E Bethell| OR: 55

9/4

Little impact in a trio of novices last year. However, in first-time tongue strap, he stepped forward from seasonal/handicap debut when never-nearer fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton (1½m) 11 days ago. Capable of better again.

Form: 087-54

(5)

Heated Moment¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Jack Gilligan| T: C Allen| OR: 54

15/2

Modest form for Ollie Sangster as a 2-y-o. After 4 months off ahead of stable debut, possibly needed the run when fifth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (1¼m) 17 days ago, so she's worth another chance at this trip as she drops back in grade.

Form: 50876-5

(6)

Evergreen Emerald²²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 52

14/1

Down the field in a trio of starts at around 7f last year, well held in novice at Redcar on final outing. Appeals as the type to do better in handicaps, though, with pedigree suggesting that this extra distance will suit. Market could be informative after 7 months off.

Form: 006-

(1)

Mereside Princess^b¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: William Pyle| T: T D Barron| OR: 50

11/1

Still looking for a breakthrough victory, but having had excuses on penultimate start she returned to form when fourth of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (1m) 12 days ago. Up in trip so will need to settle better with blinkers reapplied.

Form: 4-37664

(10)

Riddikulus^b⁸³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: A Mullen| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 50

18/1

From a useful middle-distance family but upped to 1¼m she finished last of 6 on seasonal/handicap debut at Newcastle in January. With blinkers added, seemed unsuited by drop back to 1m when fourth of 8 at the same course last time. Makes turf debut.

Form: 676-64

(9)

Vietnorm¹²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Barry McHugh| T: A Keatley| OR: 50

8/1

No better than mid-division in his 3 novices last year, but switched to nurseries he made little impression when sixth of 8 at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in December. Has something to find as he goes up in distance on return (has been gelded).

Form: 0696-

Non-Runners

(4)

Fuzeyya²⁵

Weight: 9-3| Age: 3

T: Jedd O'Keeffe J: Andrea Pinna

(7)

Laser Luck¹⁵

Weight: 8-13| Age: 3

T: G Tutty J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Bradbury (9/4), Port Darwin (9/4), Laser Luck (5/1), Heated Moment (15/2), Vietnorm (8/1), Lady Vanguard (17/2), Mereside Princess (11/1), Evergreen Emerald (14/1), Riddikulus (18/1), Fuzeyya (20/1)

Fitted with blinkers, PORT DARWIN turned in his best effort of the year when runner-up at Kempton 8 days ago and he can build on that to resume winning ways. He is taken to see off Bradbury, who was much improved on his latest outing, with Heated Moment completing the shortlist.