16:30 Ripon 15 Aug 2026
Ashley Smith Memorial William Hill Fillies' Handicap
Class 5 | 3YO plus
Winner £5,234 - 4 ran
led, set strong pace, faced challenge 4f out, pushed along 2f out, headed over 1f out, outpaced by winner inside final 50yds
fractious in preliminaries, held up in rear, took third and chased leading pair from over 3f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong
raced in third, dropped to last over 3f out, soon beaten, eased when tailed off from over 1f out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £3.24 (3, 2) |
| Win | £1.91 (3) |
| Exacta | £2.60 (3, 2) |
| Trifecta | £3.70 (3, 2, 4) |
Video Highlights
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Replay: 16:30 Ripon 15th Aug 2026
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Firm | 5 | Phaedra | 2 | 3 | 9 5 | 68 | 5-53115 | 70 days | R Hannon (220 miles) | Sam Hitchcott | 9/ 4 | 2:37.65 |
| 2024 | Good | 5 | Dancingwithmyself | 1 | 3 | 9 7 | 73 | 61-451 | 59 days | M L W Bell (172 miles) | Callum Rodriguez | 11/ 10 | 2:34.16 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 4f 10y | 2:31.04 |
