Sixtygeesbaby Tackles Ripon's Feature Event

Thursday promises to be an exciting day of racing with events from Hereford and Ripon broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The highly-regarded Sixtygeesbaby and American Style are set to clash in the Armstrong Memorial Handicap, marking the beginning of Ripon's 2026 season. Having recently joined the David O'Meara team after transferring from Tom Clover's yard in March, Sixtygeesbaby is gearing up for his second start. His previous outing at Doncaster last month saw him narrowly beaten, and he's expected to perform better this time around. American Style, on the other hand, has been struggling to secure a win, despite possessing the necessary ability. He returns to the site of his last victory, competing over the same distance as before. Modern Times is another contender worth watching, having not raced since his win over this course and distance in June of last year. He receives a significant weight advantage over the top two contenders, making him a formidable opponent. For the latest updates, news, and interviews from the world of racing, tune in to your phone for unparalleled coverage. The Ripon Silver Bowl Handicap will feature Storm Esme, who seeks to overcome a 4lbs rise. Following a successful juvenile season with two wins out of three starts, Storm Esme is poised to make a strong start to the new season. Her previous wins include a narrow victory at Newcastle and a subsequent win at Leicester. Top-rated Cotai Belle will also be competing, having previously faced Storm Esme in the Listed race at Redcar. Cotai Belle finished two places ahead of Storm Esme but will be at a 4lbs disadvantage in this matchup. Wyle Cop, with two All-Weather starts under his belt, including a win and a third-place finish, is also expected to perform well on his return to turf. Sherborne will be taking a step up in class as he attempts to secure a hat-trick in the Keltruck Ltd Handicap Chase at Hereford. His previous wins were impressive, with a 14-length victory at Exeter and a subsequent win at Ascot. Given his dominant performances, it's possible that Sherborne will navigate this rise in class with ease. Insurrection, on the other hand, will be dropping down in class after a disappointing finish in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham in March. This change, combined with a significant reduction in trip, should work in his favor. Black Hawk Eagle, having secured a win at Chepstow, will be racing with a 3lbs increase but remains a strong contender due to his light weight. The day's events will conclude with a competitive 0-85 handicap at Ripon and eight races from ParisLongchamp, featuring low-grade action.