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 compete in the Armstrong Memorial Handicap, marking the beginning of Ripon's 2026 season. Having recently joined the David O'Meara team, Sixtygeesbaby will be making his second start after a respectable performance at Doncaster last month, where he demonstrated potential despite not winning.
American Style, on the other hand, has struggled to achieve victories but possesses the necessary ability and returns to the site of his previous success. Modern Times, having been absent since his win at Ripon last June, is another contender to watch, especially given the weight advantage he holds over the top contenders.
For the latest updates, news, and features on racing, visit our website. Storm Esme, a relatively untested filly, aims to overcome a 4lbs rise in the Ripon Silver Bowl Handicap. Following a successful juvenile season with two wins out of three starts, Storm Esme looks to begin her new season on a positive note.
Cotai Belle, who competed against Storm Esme in the Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar, will also be participating and faces a challenging task to rediscover her early form. Wyle Cop, with recent experience on the All-Weather, could perform well now that he's back on turf. Sherborne, seeking to achieve a hat-trick, takes on a higher class in the Keltruck Ltd Handicap Chase at Hereford.
Following convincing wins at Exeter and Ascot, Sherborne is poised to handle this rise in class. Insurrection, dropping down in class after a less-than-stellar performance at Cheltenham, may find this new challenge more manageable. Black Hawk Eagle, having recently won at Chepstow, cannot be underestimated despite being up 3lbs.
The day's events include an 0-85 handicap at Ripon and eight races from ParisLongchamp, offering a range of exciting competitions.