The Ribblesdale Stakes is a Group 2 contest run over 1m4f. It takes place at 15:40 on Thursday 22nd June, which is the third day of Royal Ascot 2023. View the runners here, and also make sure to check out the odds and tips on offer for this race.

NO.DRAW
FORM

HORSE

ODDS

JOCKEY& TRAINER

AGE

WGT

RPR

14⁽¹⁸⁾

2-2139

Red Riding Hood

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O'Brien

9-2

102

115

Close third in first-time blinkers (retained since) in Group 3 at Naas (1m2f, good to yielding) last month, but well beaten at 40-1 in the Oaks at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; needs a major turnaround in a first-time hood and Warm Heart is the yard's main contender.

5⁽³⁾

1258-3

Ferrari Queen

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

9-2

106

Back on track when third in Lingfield Oaks Trial (1m4f, AW) on last month's reappearance; that performance, and her earlier form, suggests she's vulnerable today but she's unexposed at this trip and stable's 3yos are often worth a second look at this meeting; she's no forlorn hope each-way.

10⁽⁸⁾

221-42

Lumiere Rock

J: James McDonald

T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien

9-2

105

120

Won a Group 3 at the Curragh (1m, yielding to soft) last October on final 2yo start and went close in Group 3 at Naas (1m2f, good to yielding) last month; the way she kept on last time suggests this step up to 1m4f could be a positive and she's an each-way possible.

19⁽¹⁶⁾

4-211

Warm Heart

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O'Brien

9-2

109

Won Leopardstown maiden (1m2f, soft to heavy) last month on her third start and followed up in Listed race at Newbury (1m2f, good), showing a game attitude to repel Bluestocking; could continue to progress for her top Irish trainer and there's every chance 1m4f will suit; possible contender.

NR⁽¹⁾

2512-

Luckin Brew

T: Ralph Beckett

9-2

106

Went close in 1m Listed race at Pontefract on final 2yo start and this sister to the yard's 1m4f Group 3 winner Antonia De Vega has potential now up in trip; however, this is a very tough assignment for her reappearance.

11⁽¹⁵⁾

Maman Joon

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

9-2

112

Well-beaten second on debut at Newbury (1m2f, soft) in April then thrust into the Oaks at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm), where she was beaten about 10l in fourth; improvement is needed but it was a creditable run last time at a tricky track on just her second start and she could have more to offer.

12⁽²⁾

114-4

Midnight Mile

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

9-2

104

118

Made it 2-2 (6f/7f, good to firm/good) when winning Group 3 at Newmarket last October and kept on well for fourth at Breeders' Cup (1m, firm) next time; also fourth on reappearance in the Musidora (10.2f, good) but this step up in trip could elicit some improvement; no surprise to see a big run.

13⁽⁶⁾

713-8

Perfect Prophet

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

9-2

102

Stayed on for third in Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last September; may have needed last month's return in the Lingfield Oaks Trial but was down the field and it's hard to be confident after that.

3⁽¹⁹⁾

9-771

Climate Friendly

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

9-2

Didn't run badly when seventh of nine in Lingfield Oaks Trial (1m4f, AW) last month and off the mark in Newmarket novice (1m4f, good) seven days later; however, she's likely to struggle in today's grade.

2⁽⁷⁾

1-2

Bluestocking

J: Frankie Dettori

T: Ralph Beckett

9-2

108

Won at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) last September and kept on well for close Listed second behind Warm Heart on last month's reappearance at Newbury (1m2f, good); this well-bred Camelot filly is open to further improvement now upped to 1m4f and could have a part to play.

18⁽¹⁴⁾

13-1

Village Voice

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mrs John Harrington

9-2

104

115

Won on debut at Thurles (1m, soft) last October and third in Leopardstown Group 3 (1m1f, soft) 16 days later; returned with Listed win at Navan (1m2f, heavy) in April, with her strong finish boding well for 1m4f; this race is hotter but she's nevertheless respected for last year's winning yard.

16⁽¹⁷⁾

21-258

Sea Of Roses

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

9-2

111

Second in French Group 3 (10.5f, soft) in April but no match for the winner; soundly beaten in fifth in the Musidora (10.2f, good) next time, then well beaten in the Oaks (1m4f, good to firm) latest; others preferred.

17⁽⁹⁾

212

Understated

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

9-2

108

Won Windsor novice (1m2f, soft) in April on her second start and good Listed second at Goodwood (1m2f, good) last month; this Nathaniel filly has potential at today's longer trip but could do with settling better and others have more substance to their form.

NR⁽¹²⁾

2-13

Infinite Cosmos

T: Sir Michael Stoute

9-2

104

120

Went very close at Doncaster (1m, soft) on sole 2yo start and won in style on reappearance at Newmarket (1m2f, good); third in Group 3 Musidora (10.2f, good) last time and, while she needs to build on that, the step up to 1m4f could help and she's in excellent hands to continue to progress.

6⁽¹⁰⁾

6-041

Ghara

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: John & Thady Gosden

9-2

106

Fourth in Lingfield Oaks Trial (1m4f, AW) last month and off the mark at fourth attempt in Yarmouth maiden (11.4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; in top hands and could have more to offer, but considerable improvement is needed and stable has much stronger claims with Al Asifah.

4⁽⁵⁾

2113

Crown Princesse

J: Ioritz Mendizabal

T: F Chappet

9-2

107

117

French raider; won Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (10.5f, soft) in April on her third start and close third in Group 1 Prix Saint-Alary at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) last month; that latest form has taken some knocks but this step up in trip may suit and she's not ruled out each-way.

15⁽⁴⁾

Rocha Do Leao

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

9-2

Has shown ability in maidens this spring on her first two starts (1m/1m2f) but not enough to suggest she'll make any impact today.

8⁽¹¹⁾

261

Lmay

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

9-2

Al Asifah is the yard's chief hope and this filly was no match for two of these in Listed race at Newbury (1m2f, good) last month; didn't need to improve to win easily at 4-9 in Newbury maiden (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, this very lightly raced Frankel filly is from the family of the stable's St Leger winner Logician and may take a big step forward at some point.

1⁽¹³⁾

Al Asifah

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

9-2

127

Won on debut at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) last month and also did it easily in Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; subsequently supplemented for this race at a cost of £13,150; there can be optimism she will be fine at today's longer trip and this exciting Frankel filly holds leading claims for top stable that has won four of the last six runnings.

RACING POST TIP

Al Asifah

The Gosden-trained AL ASIFAH has superstar potential in view of her commanding Listed win at Goodwood 11 days ago, and this Frankel filly can make it three out of three. Jessica Harrington won this last year and the manner of Village Voice's 1m2f Listed win at Navan in April suggests she could relish today's extra distance. She is second choice, although Bluestocking, Infinite Cosmos, Lumiere Rock, Midnight Mile and Warm Heart could also improve for the step up in trip. At bigger odds, Ferrari Queen may be an interesting each-way option.

Verdict

Past 10 Winners

Key race stats

Raced no more than three times at two, 10/10
Adjusted RPR of at least 111, 9/10
Won one of last two starts, 8/10
Contested a Listed or Group race, 8/10 (three had won a Group race)
Won over at least 1m2f, 7/10

Other factors

The last RPR top-rated winner was Banimpire in 2011. The last ten were between 5lb and 16lb off top.
Five winners failed to shed their maiden tag the previous season, while another did not run as a juvenile.

What happened last year?

A small but quality affair that saw Magical Lagoon get the better of favourite Sea Silk Road after keeping to a true line while the runner-up wandered in the closing stages. Later form would suggest the best horse won as the runner-up disappointed in three subsequent runs, while Magical Lagoon landed the Group 1 Irish Oaks on her next start.

Ribblesdale Stakes

15:40 Royal Ascot

RACING POST TIP

Verdict

Past 10 Winners

Key race stats

What happened last year?

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