Result · Ripon · Friday 8 May 2026
7:15 Ripon result: U Sure Do wins the Sam Alexander Memorial Handicap
U Sure Do won the 7:15 at Ripon on Friday 8 May 2026, beating Fortamour by ¼ length. Ridden by Cam Hardie for trainer Tim Easterby, the four-year-old was sent off at 11/2 and covered the 6f on good ground in 1m 10.20s. Grant Wood was a further ¼ length back in third at 17/2. Beyond Borders (withdrawn; vet's advice), Charlie Mason (withdrawn; vet's advice) were non-runners.
7:15 Ripon full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
U Sure Do (IRE) 4yo · 9-8 · t |
Cam Hardie Tim Easterby | — | 11/2 | 83 |
| 2 |
Fortamour (IRE) 10yo · 8-13 |
Barry McHugh Ben Haslam | ¼ l | 25/1 | 74 |
| 3 |
Grant Wood (IRE) 7yo · 9-7 |
David Nolan Paul Midgley | ¼ l | 17/2 | 82 |
| 4 |
First Folio (GB) 8yo · 9-2 · p · claim 5lb |
Tom Kiely-Marshall Julie Camacho | 3 l | 9/1 | 82 |
| 5 |
Modern Times (GB) 5yo · 9-0 · t |
David Allan Tim Easterby | 2¼ l | 15/8FAV | 75 |
| 6 |
It Just Takes Time (IRE) 8yo · 9-5 |
Jack Garritty Mark Walford | ¼ l | 10/1 | 80 |
| 7 |
Musical Touch (IRE) 5yo · 9-4 · claim 5lb |
Ethan Tindall Richard & Peter Fahey | 4¼ l | 9/2 | 84 |
| 8 |
Wreck It Ryley (IRE) 6yo · 9-7 · b |
Rowan Scott Alan Brown | 2 l | 9/1 | 82 |
| 9 |
Novamay (GB) 4yo · 9-3 · claim 5lb |
Rhys Elliott Michael Dods | 13 l | 22/1 | 83 |
Non-runners: Beyond Borders (withdrawn; vet's advice), Charlie Mason (withdrawn; vet's advice)
Ripon 7:15 returns
7:15 Ripon result: FAQs
Who won the 7:15 at Ripon on Friday 8 May 2026?
U Sure Do, ridden by Cam Hardie and trained by Tim Easterby, at a starting price of 11/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Modern Times, the 15/8 favourite, finished fifth, 5¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 10.20s over 6f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Beyond Borders (withdrawn; vet's advice), Charlie Mason (withdrawn; vet's advice). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
