13:40 Ripon

Thursday 18 June 2026

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Ripon Racecourse Ladies' Derby Handicap (Female Amateur Jockeys)

Off time: 13:40 | Winning time: 2m 34.57s

(4)

Pride Of Nepal³^{(ex 4)}

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: Miss S L Bowen| T: A W Carroll| OR: 60| D

9/4

Completed a turf hat-trick in 9-runner handicap at Chepstow 3 days ago, beating Alazwar by a length. Has won on the back of quick turnarounds in the past and remains well treated on old form despite a 4 lb penalty. One to take very seriously.

Form: 667111

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(6)

One Million Dreams^p²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Miss Brodie Hampson| T: A Watson| OR: 60| D

25/1

Successful twice on the Flat for Nick Littmoden last summer but hasn't shown much for multiple connections this time around and was always behind at Salisbury last time. Cheekpieces back on and below last winning mark but hard to make a logical case for him.

Form: 12-0309

(5)

Kitsune Power^p²²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: Miss Rebecca Burley| T: T D Easterby| OR: 59

9/2

Has finished in the frame on all 4 outings this year, length second of 7 to Mao Shang Wong in 1¼m handicap at Beverley on latest. Should give his running but others preferred for win purposes.

Form: 56-3342

(9)

Jack Langley⁸³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-8| J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell| T: Charlie Clover| OR: 59| D

3/1

In frame on first 2 starts this year and shaped as if still in good form when 3¼ lengths sixth of 11 to The Craftymaster in 2m handicap at Lingfield last. Yet to prove as effective on turf, but step back in trip should suit on debut for stable that does well with recruits from other yards.

Form: 131-246

(2)

Max Of Stars⁶⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Miss Chelsea Brooks| T: Ollie Pears| OR: 58| DWS

9/2

Better known as a hurdler, adding 2 further wins this spring. Won 9-runner handicap at Thirsk in April, making all. Below that level under a 4 lb penalty at Newcastle 11 days later and unseated back over hurdles last time. First run after a breathing operation.

Form: 27/9613-

(3)

Bruce Banner^p²²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Miss Amy Milburn| T: R Menzies| OR: 55| D

11/1

Creditable efforts when placed on 3 of last 4 starts, though would have benefited from stronger gallop when 5 lengths third of 6 to Sisterandbrother at Beverley on latest. Cheekpieces replace visor.

Form: 87-3523

(11)

Bouboule^b,t1¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Rebecca Hitchen| T: G Boanas| OR: 55

40/1

Second on the Flat at Newcastle in January but poor efforts on both outings in this sphere since, going with little fluency on the back of a breathing operation when down the field at Catterick. Didn't finish his race off over hurdles since and a tongue tie is now on.

Form: 328-277

(12)

Arranmore^p,t¹⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-0| J: Miss Becky Smith| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 51| C

14/1

Resumed winning ways at Southwell (11f) in March and backed that up when second over the same C&D a month later. In better heart than finishing position suggests last 2 starts and yard enjoying a good run at present.

Form: 451256

(10)

Speechman^p¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Miss Natasha Cookson| T: P A Kirby| OR: 50

40/1

Regressive handicapper who has still to so much as place in 16 attempts for current connections.

Form: 4070-98

(1)

Yakhabar^b,t¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Miss Amy Collier| T: L Bailey| OR: 49| CD

18/1

Returned to form from out of the blue when 4-length winner at Southwell in March and not disgraced off revised mark next 2 starts. Was always behind on first run back from a breathing operation last time. Won this race under this rider in 2025.

Form: 0-91430

(8)

Apache Eagle^p,t¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Ms S Brotherton| T: J Bedi| OR: 45

28/1

Placed 5 times this year but produced a laboured effort when only ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle last time.

Form: 327339

(7)

Yurinov^p⁹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Miss Tilly Evans| T: P A Kirby| OR: 45

80/1

Long-standing maiden who has been well beaten the last twice.

Form: 647-564

Forecasts

Pride Of Nepal (9/4), Jack Langley (3/1), Max Of Stars (9/2), Kitsune Power (9/2), Bruce Banner (11/1), Arranmore (14/1), Yakhabar (18/1), One Million Dreams (25/1), Apache Eagle (28/1), Speechman (40/1), Bouboule (40/1), Yurinov (80/1)

PRIDE OF NEPAL arrives at the top of his game and given he remains well treated under a penalty, he should be hard to beat turned out quickly. Jack Langley makes plenty of interest on debut for a new yard, while Arranmore arrives in better heart than his form figures might suggest.