Result · Ripon · Sunday 17 May 2026
3:17 Ripon result: Poet's Dawn wins the Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap
Poet's Dawn won the 3:17 at Ripon on Sunday 17 May 2026, beating Spirit Catcher by 2½ lengths. Ridden by Sean Kirrane for trainer Tim Easterby, the eleven-year-old was sent off at 15/2 and covered the 1m2f on good ground in 2m 4.50s. Off Spin was a further 1¾ lengths back in third at 20/1. Everyoneknowsadave (unsuitable ground), Skinny Malinka (unsuitable ground), The Cookstown Cafu (self certificate, off feed) were non-runners.
3:17 Ripon full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Poet's Dawn (GB) 11yo · 8-13 · p |
Sean Kirrane Tim Easterby | — | 15/2 | 60 |
| 2 |
Spirit Catcher (IRE) 7yo · 9-3 |
Clifford Lee Philip Kirby | 2½ l | 9/2 | 64 |
| 3 |
Off Spin (IRE) 4yo · 8-10 · t |
Duran Fentiman Tim Easterby | 1¾ l | 20/1 | 57 |
| 4 |
Bearwith (GB) 8yo · 9-7 |
Aiden Brookes Harriet Bethell | ¼ l | 4/1 | 68 |
| 5 |
Bay Dream Believer (IRE) 7yo · 8-12 · h |
Andrew Mullen Mark Walford | ½ l | 14/1 | 59 |
| 6 |
Tiberio Force (GB) 7yo · 8-4 |
Cam Hardie Simon Whitaker | 1¾ l | 22/1 | 50 |
| 7 |
Finlaggan (GB) 4yo · 9-9 |
Cieren Fallon David O'Meara | l | 11/8FAV | 70 |
| 8 |
Distinction (IRE) 8yo · 9-0 · v |
P J McDonald John Mackie | ¼ l | 14/1 | 61 |
| 9 |
Speechman (USA) 6yo · 8-9 |
Rowan Scott Philip Kirby | 1¾ l | 25/1 | 56 |
| 10 |
Twilight Safari (GB) 4yo · 9-2 · h · claim 5lb |
Jack Nicholls Micky Hammond | 51 l | 66/1 | 68 |
| 11 |
Popeye Doyle (FR) 4yo · 9-2 · tp · claim 7lb |
Shay Farmer Jessica Bedi | ¼ l | 40/1 | 70 |
Non-runners: Everyoneknowsadave (unsuitable ground), Skinny Malinka (unsuitable ground), The Cookstown Cafu (self certificate, off feed)
Ripon 3:17 returns
3:17 Ripon result: FAQs
Who won the 3:17 at Ripon on Sunday 17 May 2026?
Poet's Dawn, ridden by Sean Kirrane and trained by Tim Easterby, at a starting price of 15/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Finlaggan, the 11/8 favourite, finished 7th, 6¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 4.50s over 1m2f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Everyoneknowsadave (unsuitable ground), Skinny Malinka (unsuitable ground), The Cookstown Cafu (self certificate, off feed). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
