Ripon Race 5

On-Course Bookmakers Welcome You To Ripon Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Prize Money: $18,450

ZEN DIVA (7) brings the most racecourse experience in this field. Bids to turn two placed efforts into a win after finishing runner-up at Chelmsford and third at Nottingham previously. Interesting making seasonal reappearance. BLACK ORCHID (2) represents notable connections. Rates the pick of the debutants. Bred by Ardad out of G3 Nell Gwyn Stakes runner-up Squash. Worth giving serious consideration. ELEMMA (3) finished last of four on sole career outing tackling a Pontefract novice race. Improvement expected second-up. KYRENIA (4) is a filly by Koulsty. Could have an impact on first career attempt.

Distance: 1207m
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Turf
Class: NOV, C4

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Sweet Desire (4) 0
Trainer: Steph Hollinshead(Upper Longdon, Staffs)
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 62kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: HAVANA GREY (GB)

Dam: LA VOIX MAGIQUE (GB)

Dam's Sire: Poet's Voice

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 10 at Nottingham on April 18 over 1200m, 18 len behind Bintaryana with 61.5kg at $51. Better for that experience but others look better placed.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 10	18/4/26	Nottingham	1207m	MDN F 3U	4	Luke Catton	61.5kg	Good	1:14.39	58.4 km/h	18.3L	-	$51	-	$18,150	-	1. Bintaryana 2. Frantic 3. Egotistical

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10th of 10

18/4/26

Nottingham

1207m

MDN F 3U

Luke Catton

61.5kg

Good

1:14.39

58.4 km/h

18.3L

$51

$18,150

1. Bintaryana

2. Frantic

3. Egotistical

Black Orchid (5)
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey(Malton)
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay/Brown Filly

Sire: ARDAD (IRE)

Dam: SQUASH (GB)

Dam's Sire: Pastoral Pursuits

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Comments

First-starter by Ardad out of Squash. Makes appeal.

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Elemma (8) 4
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey(Malton)
Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $1,170
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: STARMAN (GB)

Dam: PALE ORCHID (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Invincible Spirit

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

At debut, ran last in a small field at Pontefract on April 21 over 1200m, 14 len behind Lady Youmzain with 58kg at $8.50. Expected to be in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 4	21/4/26	Pontefract	1207m	NOV F 3U	1	Billy Garritty	58kg	Good	1:17.56	56.0 km/h	14.5L	-	$8.50	-	$18,150	$1,170	1. Lady Youmzain 2. Town Queen 3. Reader

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4th of 4

21/4/26

Pontefract

1207m

NOV F 3U

Billy Garritty

58kg

Good

1:17.56

56.0 km/h

14.5L

$8.50

$18,150

$1,170

1. Lady Youmzain

2. Town Queen

3. Reader

Kyrenia (7)
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron(Maunby, N Yorks)
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: COULSTY (IRE)

Dam: ART OF GOLD (GB)

Dam's Sire: Excellent Art

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Comments

First-starter by Coulsty out of Art Of Gold. Capable of a cheeky run.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Lady Grey (2) 7
Trainer: T D Easterby(Great Habton, N Yorks)
Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Grey Filly

Sire: HAVANA GREY (GB)

Dam: NOBLE QUEEN (GB)

Dam's Sire: Noble Mission

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Comments

Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 8 at Doncaster on April 25 over 1000m, 23 len behind Manatee Mehmas with 56.5kg at $26. Others look better prospects.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	25/4/26	Doncaster	1005m	NOV 3U	3	Cam Hardie	56.5kg	Good Firm	0:58.00	62.4 km/h	23.8L	-	$26	-	$18,150	-	1. Manatee Mehmas 2. Time To Take Off 3. You Mystify Me

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7th of 8

25/4/26

Doncaster

1005m

NOV 3U

Cam Hardie

56.5kg

Good Firm

0:58.00

62.4 km/h

23.8L

$26

$18,150

1. Manatee Mehmas

2. Time To Take Off

3. You Mystify Me

Sparkling Wine (6) 8x4
Trainer: M Dods(Piercebridge, Co Durham)
Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $1,245
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: DREAM AHEAD (USA)

Dam: SPARKLING PERRY (GB)

Dam's Sire: Fountain Of Youth

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Third race start. First start 8th of 12 at Beverley on April 16 2025 over 1000m, 12 len behind Ali Shuffle with 57kg at $81. Went for a break before returning 4th in a small field at this track on May 8 over 1200m, 14 len behind Red Spells Danger carrying 57.5kg at $41. Fitter but others are better placed.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	8/5/26	Ripon	1207m	MDN 35	2	Mark Winn	57.5kg	Good	1:11.62	60.7 km/h	14.5L	-	$41	387	$19,960	$1,245	1. Red Spells Danger 2. Rousham 3. Soda
387 Day Spell
8th of 12	16/4/25	Beverley	1005m	NOV F 2	6	Connor Beasley	57kg	Good	1:05.78	55.0 km/h	12.5L	6-7	$81	-	$13,840	-	1. Ali Shuffle 2. Argentine Tango 3. Kilfrush Desert

Zen Diva (1) 423x
Trainer: R M Beckett(Kimpton, Hants)
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $8,212
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: SERGEI PROKOFIEV (CAN)

Dam: LADY ESTELLA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Equiano

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[cheek piece]

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Nottingham October 2 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Time To Take Off with 58kg at $2.60. On debut fourth of 11 at Newbury August 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Chicory carrying 58kg at $5. Look for a bold run.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	2/10/25	Nottingham	1005m	MDN 2	3	Hector Crouch	58kg	Good Soft	1:01.00	59.3 km/h	2.5L	4-1	$2.63f	21	$16,260	$1,871	1. Time To Take Off 2. Atticum 3. Zen Diva
2nd of 13	11/9/25	Chelmsford City	1207m	NOV F 2	6	Hector Crouch	58kg	Neutral	1:11.99	60.4 km/h	2.8L	8-7	$2.50f	14	$14,760	$3,625	1. Lady Kodiac 2. Zen Diva 3. Hamda's Joy
4th of 11	28/8/25	Newbury	1207m	MDN F 2	4	Rossa Ryan	58kg	Good	1:13.78	58.9 km/h	3.8L	5-8	$5.00	-	$21,780	$2,716	1. Chicory 2. Tarot 3. Splish Splash

Ziggy Bay (3)
Trainer: M Dods(Piercebridge, Co Durham)
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ADVERTISE (GB)

Dam: ARLENE PHILLIPS (GB)

Dam's Sire: Groom Dancer

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[Tongue Strap]

Comments

Three-year-old filly by Advertise out of Arlene Phillips having her first start. Capable of a cheeky run.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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