19:15 Ripon 08 May 2026
Sam Alexander Memorial Handicap
Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £6,185 - 9 ran
chased front rank, pushed along halfway, ridden and went second over 1f out, ran on well to lead narrowly closing stages (Flag start due to stalls malfunction)
mid-division, pushed along halfway and improved, ridden and pressed leaders approaching final furlong, ran on and every chance, just held towards finish
disputed lead, led clearly 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on when challenged final furlong, headed closing stages
disputed lead, pushed along and headed 2f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace
tracked front rank, pushed along over 2f out, faded over 1f out
disputed lead, pushed along and headed over 2f out, hung right and weakened over 1f out
slowly away, towards rear, pushed along 2f out, weakened 1f out
in rear, pushed along over 2f out, no progress
slowly away, towards rear, chased front rank after 2 furlongs, pushed along over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £127.89 (2, 9) |
| Tricast | £1,166.48 (2, 9, 5) |
| Win | £6.50 (2) |
| Place | £1.50 (2), £5.90 (9), £2.90 (5) |
| Swinger | £7.90 (2, 5), £24.90 (2, 9), £23.50 (5, 9) |
| Exacta | £132.90 (2, 9) |
| Trifecta | £849.90 (2, 9, 5) |
Video Highlights
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 10 | Mister Sox | 4 | 5 | 9 6 | 72 | 2544-11 | 9 days | T D Easterby (42 miles) | Sean Kirrane | 2/ 1 | 1:10.11 |
| 2024 | Good | 13 | Havana Rum | 6 | 4 | 8 6 | 63 | 3107-45 | 13 days | R A Fahey (42 miles) | Andrew Mullen | 12/ 1 | 1:10.74 |
| 2023 | Soft | 8 | Twelfth Knight | 6 | 4 | 9 9 | 82 | 4674-18 | 12 days | Mrs R Carr (26 miles) | James Sullivan | 13/ 2 | 1:17.60 |
| 2022 | Good | 8 | Fortamour | 4 | 6 | 9 9 | 85 | 072-751 | 22 days | B Haslam (18 miles) | Paul Mulrennan | 13/ 8 | 1:11.07 |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 10 | Flying Pursuit | 8 | 8 | 9 7 | 85 | 095617 | 181 days | T D Easterby (42 miles) | David Allan | 8/ 1 | 1:13.53 |
| 2019 | Good to Soft | 9 | Dark Defender | 9 | 6 | 9 7 | 83 | 04310-5 | 11 days | Rebecca Bastiman (20 miles) | Daniel Tudhope | 9/ 2 | 1:12.70 |
| 2018 | Good | 10 | Reputation | 4 | 5 | 9 8 | 86 | 04407-0 | 16 days | J & S Quinn (42 miles) | Kevin Stott | 16/ 1 | 1:10.20 |
| 2017 | Good to Firm | 7 | Explain | 4 | 5 | 9 0 | 78 | 7020-56 | 16 days | Mrs R Carr (26 miles) | Jack Garritty | 6/ 1 | 1:10.60 |
| 2016 | Good | 16 | Straightothepoint | 2 | 4 | 9 1 | 79 | 272950 | 171 days | B Smart (81 miles) | Paul Mulrennan | 14/ 1 | 1:12.99 |
| 2015 | Soft | 8 | Nameitwhatyoulike | 6 | 6 | 9 4 | 80 | 088209 | 188 days | B Smart (81 miles) | Paul Mulrennan | 6/ 1 | 1:17.68 |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 10 | Angus Og | 9 | 4 | 9 5 | 82 | 3106-04 | 21 days | K R Burke (20 miles) | Joey Haynes | 16/ 1 | 1:12.46 |
| 2013 | Good | 12 | Klynch | 5 | 7 | 9 3 | 81 | 7-38734 | 6 days | Mrs R Carr (26 miles) | James Sullivan | 6/ 1 | 1:11.59 |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 14 | Discanti | 14 | 6 | 9 7 | 85 | 2607-25 | 17 days | T D Easterby (42 miles) | Duran Fentiman | 11/ 2 | 1:11.14 |
| 2010 | Good to Firm | 8 | Discanti | 8 | 5 | 8 11 | 76 | 5107-42 | 6 days | T D Easterby (42 miles) | David Allan | 5/ 2 | 1:13.47 |
| 2009 | Good to Firm | 13 | Excusez Moi | 11 | 7 | 9 4 | 85 | 240915 | 11 days | Mrs R Carr (26 miles) | P J McDonald | 14/ 1 | 1:11.06 |
| 2008 | Good | 6 | Pacific Pride | 4 | 5 | 8 10 | 77 | 070000 | 231 days | J & S Quinn (42 miles) | G Gibbons | 9/ 2 | 1:12.32 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2, 3 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 8 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 | 7 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 6f | 1:05.09 |
