Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium hybrid plant named ‘RIDLEY 1403’, characterized by its combination of upright to semi-upright plant growth habit and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage, very early flowering, early to medium time of ripening of fruit, very large fruit size, medium firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color, flavorsome fruit with good sweetness and acidity balance and a small dry picking scar. This combination results in high quality fruit with larger size than other varieties.