Race cards · Wed 15 Jun
Wednesday 15 June · Ripon, England
19:40 Wells Memorial Challenge Trophy Handicap
- Distance
- 0m 6f 0y
- Going
- Good
- Class
- 3
- Prize
- GBP 15000
- Runners
- 6
Race preview
It would be no surprise if the returning Ascot winner Khanjar were to make a mockery of his opening handicap mark, but AZURE BLUE's authoritative success at Hamilton last week earns her the vote. Michael Dods' filly appears to be on a firm upward curve and she looks the type that could progress further still. Experienced in this sort of company, Gnat Alley is preferred of the Tim Easterby-trained pair, while Bond Power could also get involved.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khanjar | 471- | Dane O'Neill | W J Haggas | 9 9 | 10-3 | |
| 2 | Azure Blue | 3221-51 | P Mulrennan | M Dods | 9 7 | 6-5 | |
| 3 | Bond Power | 23410-9 | Harrison Shaw | B Smart | 9 4 | 18-1 | |
| 4 | Mattice | 6-43001 | Sean Kirrane | T D Easterby | 9 3 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | Dora Penny | 4-53893 | Cam Hardie | P D Evans | 8 6 | 22-1 | |
| 6 | Gnat Alley | 441-102 | D Allan | T D Easterby | 8 10 | 6-1 |