Result · Ripon · Saturday 18 July 2026
2:40 Ripon result: Master Of Delphi wins the Simon's 20 Year Heart Transplant Anniversary Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Class 46f flatGoing Good4 ranTime 1m 13.39sWinner's prize £5,234
Master Of Delphi won the 2:40 at Ripon on Saturday 18 July 2026, beating Valor Spirit by 5½ lengths. Ridden by Connor Beasley for trainer John & Sean Quinn, the three-year-old was sent off at 11/1 and covered the 6f on good ground in 1m 13.39s. Indefensible was a further 1 length back in third at 5/6. Black Orchid was a non-runner.
2:40 Ripon full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Master Of Delphi (USA) 3yo · 9-7 |
Connor Beasley John & Sean Quinn | — | 11/1 | — |
| 2 |
Valor Spirit (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 |
Paul Mulrennan Bryan Smart | 5½ l | 2/1 | 69 |
| 3 |
Indefensible (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 |
Harry Russell Ollie Pears | 1 l | 5/6FAV | 71 |
| 4 |
Stoneacre Joe (GB) 3yo · 9-7 |
David Allan Tim Easterby | 12 l | 13/2 | 68 |
Non-runner: Black Orchid
Ripon 2:40 returns
Tote win£12Per £1 stake
Exacta£38.601st and 2nd in order
CSF£32.36Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£43.101st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:40 Ripon result: FAQs
Who won the 2:40 at Ripon on Saturday 18 July 2026?
Master Of Delphi, ridden by Connor Beasley and trained by John & Sean Quinn, at a starting price of 11/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Indefensible, the 5/6 favourite, finished third, 6½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 13.39s over 6f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Black Orchid. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
