Ripon's gates swing open for a seven‑horse showdown on Silver Trophy day, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing at 4:10 p.m. The spotlight falls on owners Fitri and Jim Hay, who have a strong hand in the Ripon Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap, with their runners Seven Questions and Dyonisos among an eight‑horse field.

Robert Cowell saddles Seven Questions, a colt who impressed with a third‑place finish on his return at Pontefract. The horse is expected to benefit from a modest one‑pound weight drop, which could be enough to push him into the winning frame. Cowell believes the horse’s recent form and the lighter burden combine to give him a genuine chance.

Ian Williams’ Dyonisos is the other contender to watch. The gelding was runner‑up in his seasonal reappearance at Newmarket and should be in peak condition for the Ripon run under jockey Luke Morris. An interesting footnote is that Dyonisos wears the same colours as the market’s principal, adding a dash of intrigue to the betting market. Amie Waugh, riding under a useful three‑pound claim, will take Vince L'Amour.

The horse finished second at Musselburgh on the previous day and could improve when asked to step forward in this contest. The reduced weight and recent form make him a plausible factor. The remaining runners each bring a storyline.

Castan earned a win at Southwell earlier in the month, while Dream Composer has seen a significant weight reduction, potentially improving his competitiveness. Tiva, a proven winner over the course and distance, cannot be dismissed either.

In a separate race, Stressfree and Prydwen clash in the M.C.H. Hutchinson Memorial Trophy Handicap, also at Ripon.

George Scott rides Prydwen, a reliable performer for his connections who has already notched ten victories. Prydwen recently chased home Berkshire Shadow in the All‑Weather Easter Plate Marathon and looks appealing despite a two‑pound weight increase. Stressfree, last seen finishing a strong fifth in the November Handicap at Doncaster, is now carrying only four pounds more than when he won at Haydock in May, suggesting he remains well‑placed.

The Sky Sports Racing schedule also features a blog from Hollie Doyle, highlighting Paris Babe as the top pick for her 2000 Guineas day rides and offering a preview of the Royal Ascot Trials. Additional programming includes a duel between French Derby hopefuls Dolmalan and Montreal at Chantilly, a look ahead at flat horses to watch in 2026, and a note on Gstaad’s reinstatement in the Newmarket 2000 Guineas mix after an administrative error by Aidan O'Brien.

Further down the card, at Sandown, Derby hopeful Raaheeb upholds his family’s reputation with a stylish Classic Trial performance, while Opera Ballo thwarts Field Of Gold in a mile‑length showdown. Back to the Ripon card, Dancingwithmyself, after being hampered in a second‑place finish at Musselburgh, stays on well and is given a solid rating, though the drop back to 12 furlongs raises a question mark about his stamina.

Prince Of The Seas, now under the stewardship of David O'Meara after moving from Ralph Beckett, seeks redemption after a disappointing eighth‑of‑nine finish at Newcastle in September. Previously a good performer in Class 2 handicaps, the horse could be revitalised in his new training environment and become a factor. Turning to Doncaster, the British Stallion Studs EBF Premier Fillies’ Handicap assembles a quality seven‑horse field led by the progressive pair Naga and Golden Muse.

John and Thady Gosden ride Naga, who failed to win in her first four starts but seized a fair mark at Chelmsford and followed up with a win at Newmarket. The filly could improve her record to three wins in handicap company here. Golden Muse is chasing a hat‑trick after victories at Wolverhampton and Southwell in March. Switching to turf under jockey P.J.

McDonald, she starts at an opening mark of 80, which may undervalue her given the generous margin she displayed in her previous outing. Amora Queen, trained by Charlie Johnston, won her first two starts before being thrown into the Group 1 Fillies’ Mile.

The step back to this handicap should suit her, and she is expected to be among the leading contenders. Rockin’ The Boat, who showed improvement by finishing second on his reappearance for David Menuisier, also merits attention as a potential surprise package. At Doncaster, the maiden fillies’ stakes at 5:10 p.m.

pits Lunar Melody against Proposal in a promising contest. Keep an eye on Dream Vega, a sister to Group 1 winner Dreamloper, as she could make an impact. Finally, in Southwell’s 6:30 p.m. Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Novice Stakes, Kenneth – related to Gregory, Lionel, Duncan and Samuel – will take the reins for the Gosden team.

He will face fancied rivals Chasing Time and Birgham Dub, making for an intriguing finish to an action‑packed day of racing.