Sixtygeesbaby Seeks Victory in Ripon Feature Event

Thursday promises to be an exciting day for racing enthusiasts, 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. Having recently joined the David O'Meara team, Sixtygeesbaby is set for his second start, following a respectable performance at Doncaster last month. American Style, meanwhile, seeks to regain his winning form after a disappointing end to the previous season. He returns to the site of his last victory, racing over the same distance. Modern Times, having not competed since his win at Ripon in June last year, is an intriguing contender, receiving a significant weight advantage from the top two competitors. For all the latest updates, news, and interviews from the racing world, download the app. In another exciting event, the untested Storm Esme aims to overcome a 4lbs increase in the Ripon Silver Bowl Handicap. After a successful juvenile season, including wins at Newcastle and Leicester, Storm Esme looks to commence her season on a strong note. Cotai Belle, who competed against Storm Esme in the Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar, re-enters the scene, albeit with a 4lbs weight disadvantage. Wyle Cop, having already made two All-Weather starts this season, including a win and a third-place finish, is now back on turf and could perform well. Sherborne, meanwhile, seeks to achieve a hat-trick in the Keltruck Ltd Handicap Chase at Hereford, stepping up in class after convincing wins at Exeter and Ascot. Insurrection, dropping down in class after a challenging outing at Cheltenham, may find the reduced trip and calmer competition more to his liking. Black Hawk Eagle, with a 3lbs increase after his Chepstow win, is not to be underestimated, especially considering his low weight. The day's events also include an 0-85 handicap at Ripon and eight races from ParisLongchamp, showcasing lower-grade action.