Ripon Races & Results 1 Thursday 18th April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ripon Races & Results Tomform Thursday 18th April 2024

There were 35 Races on Thursday 18th April 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Ripon, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 18th April 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:57 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (9/4 +36%) Do I Dream	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(9) Do I Dream 9/4, Rather hit and miss but enhanced good record fresh when second at Pontefract 16 days ago, clear of rest despite racing freely. Handles the mud well so can go well again if backing that up. Good second at Pontefract on return to turf 16 days ago; up 3lb but still on winning mark.
2	7 2nd (7) (8/1 +11%) Ey Up Its The Boss	8 8/1(+11%)	(7) Ey Up Its The Boss 8/1, Scored off this mark at Thirsk last summer and went close over C&D in the same period. Ended campaign in better form than the figures suggest and he's a player if ready to go. His wins have come on faster ground but fully effective when it's deep; on winning mark.
3	8 3rd (8) (13/2 -95%) Hostelry	6.5 13/2(-95%)	(8) Hostelry 13/2, Three wins from 15 runs last year and improved a chunk when making a winning return at Thirsk (1m, heavy) 9 days ago. That form worth treating with a bit of caution but she's 2 lb well in under a penalty. Easy win in the mud on last week's return (1m); up in class but well in under penalty.
4	1 4th (1) (6/1 +14%) Spioradalta	6 6/1(+14%)	(1) Spioradalta 6/1, Won twice in the mud last season and ended the campaign in better form than form figures suggest. Ran well on reappearance last term so claims can be made. Two wins on soft last season; could progress further this year; no cheekpieces for return.
5th	5 5th (5) (18/1 -157%) Tobetso	18 18/1(-157%)	(5) Tobetso 18/1, Winner at Brighton on final start for William Haggas and made a positive start for new connections, resuming winning ways over C&D last summer prior to a good fourth at Ayr. Not at best at Pontefract in October but he's one who could resume his progression in 2024. Unraced on soft/heavy. Two wins on good or faster last season; more to come but this ground a concern.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/1 -25%) Poet's Dawn	10 10/1(-25%)	(6) Poet's Dawn 10/1, Capitalised on reduced mark at Redcar (1m) in September and ended the season well when hitting the frame at York/Newmarket. However, has started last 2 campaigns rather slowly. Ran well at Newmarket (1m, heavy) when last seen in November; one to consider.
7th	3 7th (3) (13/2 -30%) Hortzadar	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(3) Hortzadar 13/2, Veteran who was a good second in this last year on return before bagging 2 1m handicaps in the autumn. Down the field last 3 starts but did hint at a return to form back on the turf at Doncaster last month and this 3-time C&D winner is potentially on a nice mark. Three-time C&D winner; better than the bare result in the Spring Mile; this is weaker.
8th	2 8th (2) (11/2 +54%) Noble Anthem	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(2) Noble Anthem 11/2, Dual winner as a 3-y-o who has made a positive start for new yard when runner-up over hurdles at Kelso (16.2f). Backed that up with good third back on the level at Newcastle and might have found next run coming too soon. Not taken lightly back down in trip. Two wins on good ground for Archie Watson; something to prove over 1m on heavy.
9th	4 9th (4) (50/1 -257%) Strongbowe	50 50/1(-257%)	(4) Strongbowe 50/1, Mixed record after winning at Carlisle last summer off 1 lb higher. Tends to need reappearance run so others preferred on this occasion. On a handy mark but no great record fresh and better ground would be preferable.

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13:57 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Hostelry is greatly respected despite the rise in class but HORTZADAR may be able to enhance his good record at the track.

13:57 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:32 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (15/2 -36%) Tokyo Bay	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(12) Tokyo Bay 15/2, Failed to progress from debut when fourth of 7 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f, 9/1). Off 153 days and capable of better of some point. Promise on heavy ground on debut; not so good on 2nd start but still time to do better.
2	11 2nd (11) (17/2 -113%) See The Green	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(11) See The Green 17/2, Too green to show much when fourth of 7 in novice event at Wolverhampton (12.2f) on debut 17 days ago, never nearer. Should know more this time. Too green to do himself justice on recent AW debut but type to leave that behind in time.
3	9 3rd (9) (5/4 +58%) Liberty Coach	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(9) Liberty Coach 5/4, Promising type. Third of 7 in maiden at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy, 40/1) on debut 26 days ago. Just about sets the standard and there should be lots more to come. 10l third on Doncaster debut last month but behind two promising sorts; trip should suit.
4	10 4th (10) (25/1 -56%) Melon	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Melon 25/1, €36,000 yearling, 42,000 gns 2-y-o, Adlerflug gelding. Brother to 11f/1½m winner Miss Marbel and half-brother to 1m winner Miss Vienna and 9f winner Miss Molly, all in France/Germany. Dam German 1m-1¼m winner. 42,000gns 2yo; good middle-distance pedigree and he's one to note for market confidence.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/4 -22%) Galactic Charm	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(6) Galactic Charm 11/4, Consistent performer, runner-up for the third time in a row in a novice event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 38 days ago. Up in trip and he should give it another good go. Consistent rather than progressive; leading form claims but new trip and ground today.
6th	1 6th (1) (66/1 +0%) Mr Zippi	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Mr Zippi 66/1, Dual bumper winner but never competitive on Flat debut last month. Two bumper wins but his Flat debut last month didn't suggest he was the answer here.
7th	5 7th (5) (11/2 -38%) Flickering Halo	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(5) Flickering Halo 11/2, Lightly-raced colt. Third of 5 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 10/1) 51 days ago. That puts him right in the mix. Similar form in three runs for this yard; promise on heavy on debut; solid contender.
8th	3 8th (3) (50/1 -52%) Simply Red	50 50/1(-52%)	(3) Simply Red 50/1, Dam 1m-1½m winner out of useful 1¼m-1½m winner Orange Sunset. Fair winning handicap hurdler, fell in mares race last time on final start for Donald McCain. Usual headgear left off for Flat debut. Four-time hurdle winner on good or good to soft; heavy going a concern on Flat debut.
9th	7 9th (7) (50/1 -213%) Greenlightforgo	50 50/1(-213%)	(7) Greenlightforgo 50/1, 25,000 gns foal, Le Havre gelding. Half-brother to smart winner up to 7f Raaeb and 1m winner Ramadhaan. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart 7f/1m winner Ghaamer. 25,000gns foal; half-brother to three winners out of a 1m4f AW winner; yard run two.
10th	2 10th (2) (250/1 -150%) Sam Sarphati	250 250/1(-150%)	(2) Sam Sarphati 250/1, Big prices both starts, failing to match debut form when fifth of 6 in novice event at this course (10.9f, good to firm), slowly away. Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Tim Easterby. Modest form in two fast-ground maidens for Tim Easterby last summer; best watched.
11th	4 11th (4) (100/1 +0%) Storm Spirit	100 100/1(+0%)	(4) Storm Spirit 100/1, Twice-raced mare on Flat. Hood on for first time in this code, ninth of 12 in novice event (150/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 44 days ago, missing break. Promise in bumpers but well beaten in two Flat runs; handicaps more suitable after this.
12th	8 12th (8) (250/1 -67%) Laughing Lord	250 250/1(-67%)	(8) Laughing Lord 250/1, Last of 7 in maiden (150/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) on debut, slowly away. Off 153 days. 150-1, slowly away and finished tailed off at Newcastle in November (1m2f); no appeal.

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14:32 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Flickering Halo and Galactic Charm set the standard but LIBERTY COACH may progress past them.

14:32 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:07 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/1 -100%) Vince L'amour	6 6/1(-100%)	(6) Vince L'amour 6/1, Modest form in 3 starts last season, but gelded following that campaign and took a step forward when third of 8 on recent return/handicap debut at Catterick (5f, heavy). Claims if able to build on that back up in trip here. Promising handicap debut (5f, heavy) two weeks ago; rail draw; more to come.
2	5 2nd (5) (13/2 +13%) Mr Irrelevant	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(5) Mr Irrelevant 13/2, Improved with each of his first 3 starts in novice events at 2 yrs, finishing a close second to an odds-on shot at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) on third outing in July. However, failed to repeat that in a maiden on final start of 2023 and safely held on return/handicap debut at Newcastle. Return to 6f a plus and his half-brother won on heavy ground recently; can do better.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 -75%) Woodleigh	14 14/1(-75%)	(3) Woodleigh 14/1, Appeared to take a step forward when third on his nursery debut off this mark at Thirsk last summer. However, failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts, finishing weakly on each occasion, and needs to get back on track here following a 6-month break/wind op. Standout effort at Thirsk last July (6f, soft); had wind op prior to return; not ruled out.
4	4 4th (4) (33/1 -230%) Without Flaw	33 33/1(-230%)	(4) Without Flaw 33/1, Did the job well when opening her account at Ffos Las last July and placed on a couple of occasions thereafter. Wasn't in the same form switched to tapeta at Newcastle during the autumn, though, and she's opposable on return/debut for new yard. 6f win on soft last summer for A Watson; sold 15,000gns in October; career best needed.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/1 -175%) Emu War	11 11/1(-175%)	(7) Emu War 11/1, Left 2-y-o debut effort behind when third in a 6-runner Hamilton maiden (6f, good to soft) in August, but hasn't made further progress in 3 subsequent starts. Still, she should come on for her recent reappearance on the AW and is not without hope in a race of this nature. Recent run should have sharpened her up but she'll need a career best to take this.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/11 +74%) Fenlander	0.909091 10/11(+74%)	(1) Fenlander 10/11, Showed ability in maidens at Doncaster and Newmarket, and again when third in a soft-ground 6f novice at Yarmouth on latest start in October. Since undergone a wind op and will need to up his game in order to make a winning handicap debut. Promise over 6f at 2; had wind surgery since last seen; lots more to come this year.
7th	2 7th (2) (6/1 -33%) Ingleby Archie	6 6/1(-33%)	(2) Ingleby Archie 6/1, Made the frame on each of his 5 starts in maiden/novice company as a 2-y-o. Gelded during the winter and below par both starts on the AW since returning to action in February, but perhaps he will get back on track now returned to turf for this handicap debut. Well short of his 2yo best in two AW runs this year; return to turf may help but risky.

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15:07 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Vince L'Amour has more to come but so does FENLANDER (nap) who has had a wind op since last seen and who should relish the ground.

15:07 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:42 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/1 +23%) Maxi King	5 5/1(+23%)	(5) Maxi King 5/1, First run since leaving David Loughnane when showing improved form to win a 1¼m Doncaster maiden (heavy) in March 2023. Off since but retains potential and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Won a 1m2f maiden (heavy) on his stable debut 383 days ago; absence offputting.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +30%) Wintercrack	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) Wintercrack 7/2, Underlined how well she handles slow ground when striking on her 1m Pontefract reappearance 16 days ago. Just as effective over this trip and should remain competitive up 6 lb. Goes well on soft/heavy; found plenty to win over 1m on return; up 6lb in better race now.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 -50%) Karmology	5 5/1(-50%)	(3) Karmology 5/1, Won a course maiden and Newcastle novice (both 1m) on first 2 starts. Creditable fourth of 8 on 1m Newmarket handicap debut final start. Only had 3 runs so surprise if there isn't more to come. Unexposed filly; new trip should suit and she's a fascinating contender.
4	1 4th (1) (2/1 +27%) Stressfree	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Stressfree 2/1, Has quickly developed into a useful handicapper for this yard, winning in the mud over this trip at Nottingham last backend and even better form when runner-up on his Doncaster reappearance. Looks sure to go well again. Progressing well and his reappearance 2nd was encouraging; leading claims eased in class.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 -14%) Knockbrex	8 8/1(-14%)	(4) Knockbrex 8/1, Didn't make the anticipated progress after a very promising start to his 3-y-o campaign but still relatively low mileage and it wouldn't be a big surprise were he to up his game as a 4-y-o. Of major interest on his best 3yo form; gelded since last seen; revival could be imminent.
6th	2 6th (2) (28/1 -211%) Cockalorum	28 28/1(-211%)	(2) Cockalorum 28/1, Three-time C&D winner, including this race on his 2023 reappearance. Can't discount but others do look better handicapped. Conditions to suit and won this race 12 months ago; now a 9yo but can't ignore him.
7th	8 7th (8) (11/1 -57%) Bushfire	11 11/1(-57%)	(8) Bushfire 11/1, 3/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (1¼m, heavy) on reappearance 16 days ago but he might find the odd one too strong in this higher grade. Conditions should suit and could well take a step forward with his reappearance behind him.
8th	6 8th (6) (33/1 -106%) Kitsune Power	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Kitsune Power 33/1, Progressed quite well at 3 but he had just one creditable effort to show from his 6 outings for Roger Varian last season. Has changed hands ahead of reappearance. Quiet for R Varian last year; reduced mark prior to stable debut; heavy ground a query.

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15:42 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

An open race in which the potentially well-handicapped KNOCKBREX is marginally preferred to Stressfree and Bushfire.

15:42 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:17 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (7/1 +13%) Fortamour	7 7/1(+13%)	(9) Fortamour 7/1, 4-time C&D winner who resumed with a respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 46 days ago. Took this in 2022 and must enter calculations. Four-time C&D winner; should win more races but this one looks too competitive.
2	12 2nd (12) (3/1 -9%) Illusionist	3 3/1(-9%)	(12) Illusionist 3/1, It's now 17 runs since his last win but he posted a very good second of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 9 days ago, clear of rest. Big shout off an unchanged mark. Narrowly failed to land gamble latest but his head carriage wasn't endearing; 4lb well in.
3	7 3rd (7) (16/1 -14%) Danzan	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Danzan 16/1, Largely reliable last term when a 7f winner (on soft) at Thirsk. No forlorn hope on his seasonal return from a falling mark. Conditions won't faze him but this 9yo returns from 173 days off & may prove vulnerable.
4	1 4th (1) (10/1 -67%) Bay Breeze	10 10/1(-67%)	(1) Bay Breeze 10/1, 4-time C&D winner, including in this 12 months ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark for his return so highly respected. 4-7 over C&D, including this race last year; handles soft, probably heavy; interesting.
5th	3 5th (3) (8/1 +27%) Remarkable Force	8 8/1(+27%)	(3) Remarkable Force 8/1, Looked a tricky ride when a below-par fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 54 days ago on his final start for Brian Toomey. Needs to hit the ground running for his new handler. On losing run; new yard quick to drop him in trip; good mark but the ground is a big query.
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 +14%) Grant Wood	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Grant Wood 12/1, Started 2024 with 7f wins at Southwell and Newcastle in February but he came in only tenth of 12 in handicap back at Southwell (7.1f) 39 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Two AW wins this year; hit hard by the handicapper for second of them; ground a worry.
7th	11 7th (11) (9/2 +18%) Thornaby Pearl	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(11) Thornaby Pearl 9/2, Kickstarted 2024 with 5f win at Doncaster in March and not disgraced given he raced freely when fourth of 9 in handicap (6/4) at Bath (5f, heavy) 11 days ago. This C&D winner is in the mix once more. C&D winner; impressed over 5f on reappearance but his form dipped at Bath 11 days ago.
8th	2 8th (2) (80/1 -300%) May Blossom	80 80/1(-300%)	(2) May Blossom 80/1, Dual 5f winner in 2023 but even more slowly away than usual when eighth of 9 in handicap here (5f, good) in September on final run for David O'Meara. Can't be discounted starting out for her new stable. Multiple winner for D O'Meara but all at 5f; unplaced in all six attempts at 6f.
9th	10 9th (10) (16/1 -33%) Ey Up It's Maggie	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Ey Up It's Maggie 16/1, Course winner who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when seventh of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 9 days ago, caught on the outer wing. Not dismissed. Course winner and on a handy mark; 6f on heavy might stretch her though.
10th	13 10th (13) (33/1 -175%) Braveheart Boy	33 33/1(-175%)	(13) Braveheart Boy 33/1, Winless since 2022 and he ended last term well below par. Off 8 months with work to do. Returns from a break off a reduced mark but stable may have stronger claims elsewhere.
11th	6 11th (6) (10/1 +9%) Rock Opera	10 10/1(+9%)	(6) Rock Opera 10/1, Got off the mark for 2024 at Southwell in January and has continued in decent nick, fifth of 8 at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Possibilities. Two AW wins this winter; promise on heavy last year; each-way shout.
12th	8 12th (8) (40/1 -60%) American Star	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) American Star 40/1, Ended 2023 with poor efforts at Southwell and here for new yard. Lots more is required on his reappearance. No win since 2021; didn't fire in three runs for this yard last year; ground a concern.
13th	5 13th (5) (8/1 +0%) Fools Rush In	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Fools Rush In 8/1, On a long losing run but he posted a respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 178 days ago on his final run for Jim Goldie. Starts out for his new yard on the back of a wind op and not without interest. Had a wind op prior to his stable debut and he's too well treated to ignore.

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16:17 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Last year's winner Bay Breeze should go well but FOOLS RUSH IN may resume winning ways off his lowly mark on his stable debut.

16:17 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:52 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/5 +71%) Flying Finn	0.8 4/5(+71%)	(4) Flying Finn 4/5, Phoenix of Spain filly who matched previous form on back of 4 months off/qualifying run when second of 11 in a Catterick novice (7f, heavy) 2 weeks ago. Return to 1m won't inconvenience her on handicap debut. Heavy-ground runner-up at Catterick on reappearance and has potential off her opening mark.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 -78%) Summit	4 4/1(-78%)	(1) Summit 4/1, Fair filly who matched previous best when fifth in class 2 nursery at York (7.9f, soft) in October. Similar form when fourth at Lingfield (1m) in November and she's one to consider with cheekpieces refitted on debut for new yard. 0-6 last year but showed ability and new trainer does well with stable-switchers; chance.
3	3 3rd (3) (8/1 -78%) Up The Jazz	8 8/1(-78%)	(3) Up The Jazz 8/1, Kept busy during second half of last season, winning 8-runner Carlisle nursery (6.9f) in August and similar form faced with soft ground when second at York (7f) in September. Not disgraced at that venue final start and having been gelded for return, he's one to consider. Didn't quite see out 1m on soft last October, but stable has excellent record in this race.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -113%) Nominal Event	16 16/1(-113%)	(5) Nominal Event 16/1, Modest form at 2. 28/1, tenth of 11 in nursery at Southwell (1m) final 2-y-o start in December. Probably best to look elsewhere unless market vibes proved particularly positive on return from 4 months off. Well beaten on handicap/AW debut but promise on turf previously and not written off.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/1 -13%) Batal Dandy	9 9/1(-13%)	(6) Batal Dandy 9/1, Probably needed first outing in 6 months when below-form fifth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Catterick (6f, heavy) 12 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly up in trip. Not discounted. Yet to finish better than fifth but 1m may suit and trainer has won 4 of last 8 runnings.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 -140%) Artistic Mission	12 12/1(-140%)	(2) Artistic Mission 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden who again found only one too good on handicap debut at Newcastle (6f) in March. Well below best in first-time blinkers (discarded here) at Catterick (6f) 2 weeks ago but testing ground may also have been a factor then. Significantly up in trip here. Runner-up three times on Tapeta but well beaten on recent turf debut; goes up in trip.

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16:52 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The filly FLYING FINN again showed promise when runner-up on heavy ground at Catterick and is taken to make a winning handicap debut.

16:52 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/13 +7%) Clansman	0.615385 8/13(+7%)	(1) Clansman 8/13, Returned better than ever after 5 months off when runner-up in 16-runner handicap at Chelmsford (14f) last month and confirmed that promise when going one better at Thirsk (12f, heavy) 9 days ago, posting another career best. Carries 5 lb penalty and could take some stopping. Has started this season well and was impressive at Thirsk (1m4f, heavy) nine days ago.
2	4 2nd (4) (12/1 +25%) Can Can Girl	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Can Can Girl 12/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022 and has offered precious little in 3 all-weather starts for her new yard this year. Handicapper given her a chance but best watched at present. Placed on turf and AW last year for old yard but looks best watched for the time being.
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 -115%) Diamand De Vindecy	14 14/1(-115%)	(2) Diamand De Vindecy 14/1, Fair winner at up to 15f on the Flat in France. Mixed bag over hurdles in recent months, possibly finding the race coming too soon when tailed off at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 6 weeks ago. This just a second Flat start for current connections. French Flat wins in 2022; some minor honours over hurdles but he was remote six weeks ago.
4	3 4th (3) (13/2 -44%) Val Bassett	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(3) Val Bassett 13/2, Fairly useful winner in France who continued to fall in the weights for his current yard last season. Looked in need of the run after 7 months off at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) last month and is now hiked up in trip sporting different headgear. Recent visor is replaced by blinkers and he is 15lb lower than this time last year.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/2 +18%) Cantalupo Bella	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(5) Cantalupo Bella 9/2, Maiden last seen on the Flat running just respectably in first-time visor at Musselburgh in October. Has struggled over hurdles since, but she warrants respect returned to the level. Stays; acts on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles but fitness should be assured.

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17:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Given his 9l win on heavy going last week and the shortcomings of today's rivals, CLANSMAN will surely be a short price to follow up.

17:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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