Our Ripon racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Wednesday 17th June 2026. The action gets underway at 17:57 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as 7.2) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Something boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Rhys Elliott has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 17 rides, Peter Winks’s yard sends out runners with a 50% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Ripon
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Ripon over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | The Guardian | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 50% |
| The North | Racing Post | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 41.67% |
| Postdata | Racing Post | 10 | 1 | 10% | 50% |
17:57 – Book Online At ripon-races.co.uk Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly straightforward little maiden on paper, with Beauty Box bringing the standout form and a figure set that already puts her clear of these. James Tate’s filly has twice shaped like a winner waiting to happen and, in a field of just seven, she sets the standard by a fair margin. Penny Arcade is the obvious one to give her most to think about after three solid efforts, though she may again find one too good. Of the newcomers, Chiwara makes most appeal in the market and comes from a yard well capable of readying one first time, while Bint Minzaal needs a sizeable leap from her debut. The rest look up against it unless the favourite underperforms badly.
Top Selections
1. Beauty Box – 4/9 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: James Tate | Form: 42 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 83
Beauty Box is hard to oppose. She has already posted the best rating in the race, her Topspeed backs that up, and the bare form of 4-2 suggests she is learning her job quickly. In a maiden lacking depth, that experience matters, especially around a place like Ripon where youngsters can get caught out if they are not streetwise. Jason Hart is a positive booking and Tate’s juveniles are usually drilled well enough. At 4/9 she is no giveaway, but she does look the most likely winner by some distance and anything close to her last run should be enough. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Chiwara – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Barry McHugh | Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
For an each-way angle, Chiwara makes more appeal than the exposed alternatives. Penny Arcade is solid, but her profile is there for all to see, whereas this newcomer could easily have a bit more about her than the market first suggests. The Fahey team know what is required with northern juveniles, and in a seven-runner race with only two places on offer, you want one who might improve past ordinary maiden form rather than simply run to it again. Available at 11/1, she looks the more interesting each-way punt if one of the debutantes is going to outrun expectations. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Beauty Box is the win play and the most obvious cornerstone bet on the card here, as she brings the best form and sets a clear standard. For those wanting a bit more value, Chiwara is the each-way option at double-figure odds. Penny Arcade is the obvious danger on known form, but she may just be playing for places again unless the favourite misfires.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty Box | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 (Bet365) |
| Bint Minzaal | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Chiwara | 11/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Halcon | 22/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Penny Arcade | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Roman Crystal | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Travellers Girl | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
18:30 – Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly tight little maiden on paper rather than a deep one, with the market understandably centred on Grasmere Boy and Kilfrush Desert. Both have already shown enough to win an ordinary race of this nature, and the pair set a clear standard on recent form and official ratings. Grasmere Boy has the stronger bare Ripon-style profile as a consistent, straightforward type, but Kilfrush Desert gets the weight allowance and arrives off a solid runner-up effort after making the frame on debut. Masai Angel is the one with a bit of scope to improve into the argument if taking a step forward from his second start, while the other two look up against it. In a five-runner race, it feels more about backing the right favourite than unearthing a hidden one.
Top Selections
1. Kilfrush Desert – 6/4 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Tom Eaves | Trainer: Kevin Ryan | Form: 3-2 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed:
Kilfrush Desert gets the nod because he has just about the most persuasive mix of upside and substance in the field. His form figures of 3-2 tell a straightforward story: he has learned his job, he has been competitive both starts, and his mark of 82 is the best on offer here. The 5lb pull at the weights with Grasmere Boy could matter in a race where there may not be much between the principals, and Kevin Ryan’s three-year-olds are often well drilled for these northern maidens. At 6/4 he is no giveaway, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to edge past the exposed standard. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in this small field: Kilfrush Desert is the win bet. There is no each-way angle worth forcing with only five runners. Grasmere Boy is the obvious danger and hard to dismiss after two seconds, while Masai Angel is the only one at a bigger price who could improve enough to get involved if the front two underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Boy | 1/1 | 6/5 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 6/5 (Betfair) |
| Kilfrush Blue | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Likeadyinwasp | 33/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Masai Angel | 15/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Kilfrush Desert | 6/5 | 10/11 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Sky Bet) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Steve Mullington | Kilfrush Desert |
19:00 – Lloyd Land Rover Ripon Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This small-field handicap revolves around a handful with very similar marks, and that usually makes tactics just as important as bare ability at Ripon. Something arrives in the best recent form after a win and a close second, while Winter Flower has the classiest profile on ratings and should come on for her reappearance. Raulin has been knocking on the door without quite finishing the job, and Scottish Dancer is another who commands respect after returning from a long absence in good heart. Spirit Of Jura has bits and pieces of form that keep him in the argument, but Dream Harder has plenty to prove. It is not a deep race, though it is a trappy little contest with no obvious gimme.
Top Selections
1. Something – 9/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Billy Garritty | Trainer: Liam Bailey | Form: 528312 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 63
He looks the solid one in a race where a few have questions to answer. The recent 528312 line tells its own story: he is fit, thriving and running right up to his mark, and that latest second suggested another win is not far away. An official rating of 94 leaves him right in the thick of it, and his low draw could be useful if this turns tactical. Liam Bailey’s runner may not have the sexiest profile in the line-up, but he is the one bringing dependable current form to the table. At 9/4, he makes plenty of appeal as the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Raulin – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mark Winn | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 6-7623 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 65
Raulin is not the easiest horse to catch right, but this does not look beyond him if things fall into place. He has been shaping as though this sort of trip and test can suit, and the recent 2nd and 3rd suggest he is edging back towards full effectiveness. David O’Meara’s horses are always worth a second look in northern handicaps, and Mark Winn knows how to deliver one late off a strong pace. In a six-runner race you are sacrificing a place, but 11/2 still looks fair for a horse with enough back-class to trouble these if the leaders overdo it.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Something is the sensible win play because he brings the clearest recent form and the fewest doubts. Raulin is the value alternative at a bigger price if you want an each-way style interest despite only two places on offer. Winter Flower is the obvious danger if stripping much fitter for her comeback, while Scottish Dancer also deserves respect in a race lacking much depth.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raulin | 11/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Winter Flower | 5/2 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Of Jura | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Something | 15/8 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 7/4 | 9/4 (Betfair) |
| Dream Harder | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Scottish Dancer | 4/1 | 7/2 | 5/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
19:30 – Wells Memorial Challenge Trophy Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a tight little 6f handicap rather than a deep one, and the obvious starting point is the thriving Glory Hyde, who arrives chasing a four-timer after winning three of her last four. She sets the standard on recent form and is rightly favourite, but this is not a gimme in a six-runner race around Ripon where track position and pace matter plenty. Bye Law is the interesting three-year-old getting plenty of weight and shaped well in third last time, while veteran Mark’s Choice still knows how to run a race at this level. Beyond Borders comes here off a win too, but that latest success needs backing up. A small field, but not a simple one.
Top Selections
1. Glory Hyde – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Joanna Mason | Trainer: Roger Fell | Form: 501511 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 60
She is the one they all have to beat. Roger Fell’s mare has plainly hit a rich vein, with that form string of 501511 telling the story of a sprinter in rude health, and her mark of 81 still doesn’t look beyond her. Joanna Mason knows her well and she has the tactical speed to hold a handy position in a race that may not be run at a breakneck gallop. At 6/4 she is not a giveaway, but she is the solid one in the line-up and arrives with the strongest recent profile by some margin. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Bye Law – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Kirrane | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 5-6603 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 63
The three-year-old is the one who makes most each-way appeal, especially with just 128 on his back and a Topspeed figure of 63 that stacks up very well in this field. Tim Easterby’s gelding has not had many things fall his way this season, but that latest third hinted he is coming to the boil and this drop into a small-field Class 5 could suit. From stall 2, Sean Kirrane should be able to get him into a nice rhythm, and if the favourite underperforms at all, Bye Law looks the likeliest to pick up the pieces. Available at 4/1, he is a perfectly fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Glory Hyde is the win bet because she brings the best current form and looks hard to oppose if repeating her recent level. For an each-way alternative, Bye Law makes more appeal than the older exposed types thanks to his weight pull and signs of progress. Mark’s Choice is the obvious danger if bouncing back again, while Beyond Borders has to be respected after winning last time.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glory Hyde | 6/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Beattie Is Back | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Blind Beggar | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Beyond Borders | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Bye Law | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
20:00 – Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 5 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a competitive little fillies’ handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the in-form pair Krissy and Bay Dream Believer. Krissy arrives off a productive spell for Jim Goldie, though she does have to bounce back from a lesser effort last time under top weight from stall 1. Bay Dream Believer got her head back in front on her latest start and is another with obvious claims despite being a 7yo in against younger legs. The most interesting angle, though, may be with the 3yos, especially Eloquencia, whose 322 profile suggests a breakthrough is close. Melody De Vega also has enough ability to get involved, but this feels the kind of race where a progressive unexposed filly could easily outpoint the exposed older handicappers.
Top Selections
1. Eloquencia – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Joanna Mason | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 322 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 33
Eloquencia is the one I want on side. She hasn’t won yet, but those three runs scream of a filly learning her job properly and edging closer to a deserved success. The pair of runner-up efforts followed by another second suggest her mark of 71 is workable, and James Owen’s runners often know exactly what is required when they enter handicaps of this nature. Joanna Mason is a positive booking around Ripon too, where riding a sensible race matters. At 3/1, she is hardly a hidden gem, but she still looks the one with the most upside in a race full of exposed types. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Melody De Vega – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Doughty | Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Form: 23-358 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 46
Melody De Vega makes more each-way appeal than a few of the shorter ones because there is enough substance to her profile to think she can hit the frame again. Her earlier form figures of 2 and 3 read well in the context of this modest Class 5, and although she was only eighth last time, this drop into a smaller field could suit much better. She carries 130 and has a decent draw in 2, which should help if this turns tactical. The Newland and Insole team can place one effectively, and 11/2 looks fair enough for a filly who does not need much improvement to be bang there. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Eloquencia is the win play because she looks the most likely improver and may simply be better than this mark of 71. Melody De Vega is the each-way punt in an eight-runner race with three places on offer, as she has enough solid form to make the frame. Krissy and Bay Dream Believer are the obvious dangers, but neither looks especially generous at the prices.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krissy | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Bay Dream Believer | 9/4 | 85/40 | 11/5 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Rosemary May | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| The New Bay Pearl | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Melody De Vega | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Eloquencia | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Glasgow Kiss | 9/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Stephen Darbyshire | Bay Dream Believer |
20:30 – We’re Back For Ladies’ Day Tomorrow Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 7.2) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a modest little 5f handicap to close the card, and it doesn’t look a race packed with depth. The market is likely to centre on the three-year-olds, and that makes plenty of sense. What A Tahoo arrives in much the best recent nick after a string of solid efforts, while Brain Freeze got off the mark last time and is the obvious danger despite a wider draw. You Mystify Me is another unexposed sort in a race where several of the older horses, such as Barmyblade and Dunnington Lad, have had plenty of chances. Ripon over the minimum can be unforgiving if you get shuffled back, so early pace and a clean run will matter. It’s not a strong contest, but there is enough recent form to make a firm call.
Top Selections
1. What A Tahoo – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Barry McHugh | Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey | Form: 947433 | Rating: 56 | Topspeed: 44
He has the look of the solid option in a race where that counts for plenty. What A Tahoo has been edging towards a win, with his last three runs all producing respectable placed efforts, and he gets in here with just 8st 13lb on his back. That recent consistency stands out in a field full of unreliable sprinters, and a mark of 56 still gives him room to be competitive in this grade. The draw in 9 is not ideal around Ripon, but if McHugh can get him handy early, he should be right in the firing line. Available at 9/4, he is no giveaway, but he is still the one with the strongest claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Doralee – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: William Pyle | Trainer: David & Nicola Barron | Form: -53369 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 53
Doralee makes more each-way appeal than most because she has the pace for this trip and a handy low draw in stall 1 could be a real asset if she breaks on terms. Her recent form is a bit mixed, but the pair of placed efforts earlier in the sequence were good enough to put her right in the argument at this level, and her Topspeed figure of 53 is one of the better numbers on offer here. She does have to concede weight all round, which is the obvious concern, but this is not a deep Class 6 and 7/1 looks fair if you’re looking beyond the front pair in the market.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in the finale. What A Tahoo is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent profile and looks the likeliest to run his race. Doralee is the each-way punt at 7/1, with stall 1 giving her a proper chance to nick a place if ridden positively. Brain Freeze is the main danger after that recent win, but he is short enough from a wider berth.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmyblade | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| You Mystify Me | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Doralee | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Brain Freeze | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Arlington | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Dunnington Lad | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Hyrcanian | 28/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| What A Tahoo | 9/4 | 2/1 | 85/40 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Tanaka | 22/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Ripon Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Something | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Bay Dream Believer | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| Mark’s Choice | 28 | 10 | 35.71% | 53.57% |
| Barmyblade | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| Glory Hyde | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Elliott | 17 | 4 | 23.53% | 29.41% |
| Billy Garritty | 79 | 12 | 15.19% | 31.65% |
| Ryan Sexton | 48 | 7 | 14.58% | 39.58% |
| Jason Hart | 312 | 44 | 14.1% | 34.62% |
| Joanna Mason | 107 | 15 | 14.02% | 28.97% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Ripon:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Winks | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| William Haggas | 63 | 23 | 36.51% | 50.79% |
| James Tate | 58 | 15 | 25.86% | 46.55% |
| Hugo Palmer | 21 | 4 | 19.05% | 28.57% |
| Adrian Paul Keatley | 73 | 13 | 17.81% | 47.95% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Ripon racing tips for Wednesday 17th June 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Ripon today?
The first race at Ripon on Wednesday 17th June 2026 goes off at 17:57, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Ripon today?
The going at Ripon is reported as 7.2) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Ripon today?
There are 6 races on the card at Ripon today, running from 17:57 through to 20:30.
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