Thursday's racing schedule is packed, with live coverage from Hereford and Ripon on Sky Sports Racing. The highly anticipated Armstrong Memorial Handicap at Ripon's 2026 season opener features top contenders Sixtygeesbaby and American Style. Following a recent transfer to David O'Meara's team, Sixtygeesbaby is set for his second start, having shown promise in a recent Doncaster event. American Style, meanwhile, seeks to regain his winning form after a disappointing end to last season.
Other notable contenders include Modern Times, who returns after a lengthy absence, and the unexposed Storm Esme, who aims to defy a weight increase in the Ripon Silver Bowl Handicap. In other action, Sherborne attempts to complete a hat-trick in the Keltruck Ltd Handicap Chase at Hereford, while Insurrection and Black Hawk Eagle also feature prominently in their respective events.