Ripon Races & Results 1 Saturday 27th April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ripon Races & Results Tomform Saturday 27th April 2024

There were 50 Races on Saturday 27th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Leicester, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Ripon, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 27th April 2024

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

16:05 Ripon Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +20%) Assertively	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Assertively 2/1, Foaled February 6. 75,000 gns yearling, Acclamation colt. Dam unraced, closely related to smart 7f-9f winner (including Grade 1 winner in South Africa) Queen Supreme. Considered newcomer. 75,000gns yearling by Acclamation; from a top yard and one top monitor in the market.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/3 -21%) Night In Paris	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(6) Night In Paris 10/3, Foaled May 11. €120,000 foal, 140,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 6.5f winner Okeeheelee and 7.5f-9f winner Parigi, both in France. In good hands so she must enter calculations. 140,000gns yearling by No Nay Never; dam won at 1m4f; bred to need further than 5f.
3	3 3rd (3) (20/1 -43%) Spring Corn	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Spring Corn 20/1, Foaled April 18. 25,000 gns foal, 16,000 gns yearling, Ardad colt. Dam third at 6f at 2 yrs (stayed 7f) out of winning half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Ibn Malik. Betting can prove an accurate indicator. Colt by Ardad out of a Mayson mare; 25,000gns foal, 16,000gns yearling; may need it.
4	2 4th (2) (25/1 -79%) Barmyblade	25 25/1(-79%)	(2) Barmyblade 25/1, Foaled March 25. Kodiac colt. Dam winner up to 11f (2-y-o 1m winner) out of sister to smart French performer up to 9f San Marino Grey. Market can guide. Kodiac colt out of a 1m-1m3f winner; 40,000gns buy back as a yearling; 5f on sharp side.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/3 -11%) Tuscan Point	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(4) Tuscan Point 10/3, Foaled February 5. €130,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart 7f-9f winner Kalsa out of useful 12.5f winner Sovana. Interesting debutant. 130,000gns yearling by Blue Point; dam quite a useful 6f winner; worth a market check.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/1 +22%) Lucent	7 7/1(+22%)	(5) Lucent 7/1, Fifth of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (5f, 9/2) on debut 33 days ago. Open to progress. 38,000euros yearling by Mehmas; fifth on Newcastle debut; should improve for the run.
7th	7 7th (7) (8/1 -33%) Startling	8 8/1(-33%)	(7) Startling 8/1, Foaled April 10. Zoustar filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 6f Beauzon and 2-y-o 5f winner Infinite Grace. Dam multiple 6f winner, good record at Ripon. Very much in the mix. Zoustar filly; half-sister to three 5f winners; dam won Great St Wilfrid; interesting.

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16:05 Ripon Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Jamie Spencer arrives for the one ride aboard NIGHT IN PARIS and that looks to be a clear indicator for her chance. The 140,000gns purchase, who is a half-sister to four winners, makes plenty of appeal on paper and she gets the vote for a team that has often excelled with their juveniles. Karl Burke's two-year-olds have made a bright start to the new season so Assertively merits the utmost respect. Blue Point colt Tuscan Point appeals as a likely contender too.

The market should reveal plenty but Richard Fahey's son of Blue Point TUSCAN POINT is bred to be useful so gets the nod at the chief expense of David O'Meara's Startling. Fellow newcomers Night In Paris and Assertively also need considering.

Slight preference is for ASSERTIVELY who is from a yard with plenty of juvenile talent. Tuscan Point is another likely sort.

16:05 Ripon Stakes (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/9 +45%) Spirit Of Acklam	0.444444 4/9(+45%)	(2) Spirit Of Acklam 4/9, Promising Cracksman colt who won 9-runner minor event at Ayr (8f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Has more to offer now up in trip. The form choice. Ayr winner on second start last season (form sound); likely improver; the one to beat.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 -82%) Yurinov	10 10/1(-82%)	(1) Yurinov 10/1, Mondialiste gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 1½m winner Lord Yeats and 1½m-15.5f winner Theatro. Considered on his belated debut. 4yo by Modialiste; half-brother to the very useful Lord Yeats; hard to predict on debut.
3	5 3rd (5) (12/1 -140%) Financer	12 12/1(-140%)	(5) Financer 12/1, 11/1, hinted at promise when fifth of 7 in maiden at York (7.9f, soft) on his debut 6 months ago. Gelded after. Not discounted over this longer distance. Fair fifth of seven in a York maiden in October; should fare better this time..
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 +0%) Normandy Vista	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Normandy Vista 6/1, Sixth of 9 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f, 9/2) on debut 63 days ago. Up in trip with plenty more needed. Over 8l sixth of nine on Southwell debut in February; bit to find, but likely improver.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (9/1 -13%) Wyld Bill	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Wyld Bill 9/1, 66/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Kempton (8f) on debut 24 days ago. Up in trip. Needs to take a big step forward. 66-1 when 10l-seventh of ten at Kempton on debut and needs to improve.

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16:40 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

The York Convivial Maiden can often throw up a handful of useful types, and SPIRIT OF ACKLAM outran odds of 80/1 to finished a creditable seventh in it last summer. The Cracksman colt went on to score over 1m at Ayr and, with stamina in his pedigree, the step up in trip can unlock further progress. Normandy Vista was sent off the 9/2 second favourite on his Southwell debut in February and although he was slightly disappointing, it would come as no surprise were he to step forward. Wyld Bill heads the remainder.

SPIRIT OF ACKLAM looked a good prospect when getting off the mark at Ayr last autumn and can return in style with this longer distance very much a plus for this son of Cracksman. David O'Meara's newcomer Yurinov appeals on paper so commands respect on his belated debut, with York debut fifth Financer also not dismissed on his reappearance.

Having looked a useful prospect when winning at Ayr last year, SPIRIT OF ACKLAM looks the one to beat. Financer is next best.

16:40 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +0%) Hiromichi	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Hiromichi 4/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year and also scored at Lingfield this month. Posted a respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 4/1) 17 days ago so he's in the mix. Two turf wins last year and has returned in good form on AW; each-way claims.
2	1 2nd (1) (14/1 -211%) Regheeb	14 14/1(-211%)	(1) Regheeb 14/1, Two wins from 4 runs last year. Only eighth of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 161 days ago but the sort to bounce back. Too keen in 1m2f handicaps last autumn and drop back to 1m looks good move; unexposed.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/5 +29%) Spioradalta	3.2 16/5(+29%)	(6) Spioradalta 16/5, Shaped well on his return when fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 9 days ago. A dual winner around 1m in 2023 so he's shortlisted. Two wins on soft last year; creditable fourth on C&D reappearance last week; thereabouts.
4	5 4th (5) (10/3 +67%) Titian	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(5) Titian 10/3, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Fourteenth of 18 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, heavy) 35 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Could strip fitter for Doncaster reappearance five weeks ago but no win since 2022.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/2 +25%) Helter Skelter	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(8) Helter Skelter 5/2, Lightly-raced ex-Irish maiden who shaped well on his handicap debut when sixth of 18 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, heavy) 35 days ago, leading 2f out but green and hanging left. Expected to be bang there. Impressed with move he made to front in Spring Mile before hanging left; on good mark.
6th	4 6th (4) (25/1 -79%) Animate	25 25/1(-79%)	(4) Animate 25/1, Raced too freely when ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 6 months ago on his final run for Simon & Ed Crisford. Needs to hit the ground running for his new handler. Out of sorts when last seen and watching brief advised on return for new yard.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 -14%) Diamondonthehill	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Diamondonthehill 16/1, Fair 1m winner but too free when seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 33/1). Off 6 months and not ruled out. Only midfield in this on 2023 reappearance and quicker ground would be more suitable.

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17:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

SPIORADALTA shaped with promise when fourth over C&D on his return to action last week and further progress could see him strike from an unchanged mark, despite the rise in class. Titian is on a competitive rating and must be respected now eased in grade, along with Clear Angel, who posted an excellent fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster last month.

HELTER SKELTER still looked a work in progress when sixth in a big-field Doncaster handicap last time out and can build on it here to get off the mark. Both Clear Angel (second choice) and Spioradalta made encouraging returns at Doncaster and over C&D respectively and appeal as the chief threats to Rebecca Menzies' promising new recruit.

Although there was waywardness HELTER SKELTER at Doncaster, he showed more than enough to think he's on a good mark.

17:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (3/1 +40%) Glorious Angel	3 3/1(+40%)	(9) Glorious Angel 3/1, Bagged three AW handicaps from 5f-7f early last year and in good nick this time around too, fourth of 11 to Blind Beggar at Bath (5f, heavy) 14 days ago. Can make her presence felt once more. Running well in defeat this year; needs extra to defy this mark but should run well.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 +25%) Mr Wagyu	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) Mr Wagyu 9/1, Largely ran well without winning in 2023 so this course winner is one for the shortlist on his seasonal return with his usual visor back on. Returns from break on good mark but 6f is his trip & this perhaps not the day to catch him.
3	8 3rd (8) (4/1 +11%) Looking For Lynda	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Looking For Lynda 4/1, Got back on track when second of 12 in handicap at Epsom (5f, good) 4 days ago. Much respected off the same mark. Fine run at Epsom on Tuesday; good mark but draw a query and faster ground ideal too.
4	1 4th (1) (10/1 -122%) The Bell Conductor	10 10/1(-122%)	(1) The Bell Conductor 10/1, Made it 2-3 wins this term in 8-runner handicap at Pontefract (5f, heavy) 25 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Glorious Angel. Ought to be thereabouts despite taking a 5 lb rise. Good record on AW; latest Pontefract win (5f, heavy) was a career best; still improving.
5th	7 5th (7) (17/2 -42%) Monsieur Kodi	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(7) Monsieur Kodi 17/2, A three-time 5f/6f winner on soft ground last season. Only ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) final run but must enter calculations with conditions to suit. Progressive on slow ground last season; has won fresh and he's more appealing than many.
6th	6 6th (6) (16/5 -7%) Wen Moon	3.2 16/5(-7%)	(6) Wen Moon 16/5, C&D winner who shaped well after five months off when third of 8 to The Bell Conductor in handicap at Pontefract (5f, heavy) 25 days ago, fading only late on. Player eased 1 lb. Looked as though his reappearance would bring him on; C&D winner; yard flying; big chance.
7th	2 7th (2) (18/1 -29%) Vintage Clarets	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) Vintage Clarets 18/1, Enjoyed a very successful 2023 campaign, scoring 4 times over 5f, and probably needed the run after 5 months off when seventh of 8 to The Bell Conductor at Pontefract (5f, heavy) 25 days ago. Not dismissed. Four wins in a productive 2023; beaten fav in this race last year; low-key reappearance.
8th	4 8th (4) (28/1 -100%) Twelfth Knight	28 28/1(-100%)	(4) Twelfth Knight 28/1, Course winner last August but he beat only one here following month. Has won off a break though so it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back on return. Won three 6f handicaps last year, two of them here; high in weights on first 5f start.
9th	5 9th (5) (12/1 -20%) Hyperfocus	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Hyperfocus 12/1, Signed off for 2023 with solid fourth of 22 in handicap at York (6f, soft) in October. Took this prize 12 months ago so highly respected on his return with ground conditions to suit. Won this race off 5lb higher last year; absent for 196 days but capable of a big effort.

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17:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

LOOKING FOR LYNDA put in a promising display when second over 5f at Epsom on Tuesday and the four-year-old merits the utmost respect off the same mark here, despite the quick turnaround. The Bell Conductor has won both of his handicap starts so far this year and he has to be of interest as a result, while Glorious Angel and Wen Moon also merit places on the shortlist.

None of these can be ruled out but C&D scorer WEN MOON teed himself up well for this when a promising third at Pontefract on his return and can continue the excellent run of Ben Haslam. Last year's winner Hyperfocus is feared most with underfoot conditions to suit, while Monsieur Kodi, Looking For Lynda and The Bell Conductor all need considering too.

With a run behind him and his yard in flying form, WEN MOON (nap) is tipped to reverse Pontefract placings with The Bell Conductor.

17:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/3 +26%) Sea King	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(4) Sea King 10/3, 5/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Newbury (13.3f, heavy), unsuited by way race developed. Off 7 months but goes well fresh so must enter the reckoning. Goes well fresh and reappears of only 1lb above mark he defied at Goodwood last summer.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/1 -175%) Knightswood	11 11/1(-175%)	(6) Knightswood 11/1, Won twice in small fields over 1½m here last June. Not seen since but still warrants respect despite having gone up a total of 12 lb for the 2 wins. Two C&D wins last June but not seen since; unproven on slow ground.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/4 +18%) Chillingham	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(1) Chillingham 9/4, Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 9/1) 21 days ago. Has some strong form for the level and can make presence felt. Better for recent reappearance and went close over C&D on soft off this mark last year.
4	8 4th (8) (11/1 -57%) Banderas	11 11/1(-57%)	(8) Banderas 11/1, Lightly-raced winner who proved to be a disappointment in first-time cheekpieces when only eighth of 10 on handicap debut at Chester (14.4f, heavy) on final outing. Needs to get back on track after 9 months off. Flopped when favourite on handicap debut last July but retains potential; has been gelded.
5th	3 5th (3) (8/1 +20%) Get Shirty	8 8/1(+20%)	(3) Get Shirty 8/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Newbury (13.3f, heavy), unsuited by way race developed. Off 7 months. Didn't fire last year but very well treated on 2022 form; market support interesting.
6th	5 6th (5) (11/1 -10%) Legendary Day	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Legendary Day 11/1, Course winner who was well held in a handicap hurdle at Sandown when last seen in November. Has gone well fresh before, so no forlorn hope. Won on soft at Doncaster but since below par later in 2023, including over hurdles.
7th	2 7th (2) (9/1 -50%) Gaassee	9 9/1(-50%)	(2) Gaassee 9/1, Useful handicap who ran poorly when last of 8 in handicap at Newbury (10f, heavy) on final outing. Off 7 months. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas. Has good chance on the pick of his form. Potential class act if a change of yard sparks him back to his best form.
8th	7 8th (7) (13/2 +19%) Clan Chieftain	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(7) Clan Chieftain 13/2, Lightly-raced winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (12f, good, 9/2), slowly away. Off 8 months. Has had a breathing operation. Disappointed after maiden win last June but leading connections persevere.

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18:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

In an open event, marginal preference is for CHILLINGHAM, who was a narrow second off this mark in a similar event over course and distance last July and plenty of promise can be taken from his seasonal return in the Rosebery at Kempton. Knightswood has won two of his last three starts and has to be of some interest on his return to action. Banderas and Sea King are others to consider.

CHILLINGHAM has some strong form for the level and, with the step back up in trip sure to suit, he's put forward as the answer. Knightswood is 2-2 over C&D and is feared most despite having a 10-month absence to overcome. Sea King goes well fresh and is next best.

Gaassee is well treated if a change of stable sparks a full-scale revival but preference is for CHILLINGHAM.

18:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/5 +29%) Justus	3.2 16/5(+29%)	(4) Justus 16/5, Made his second start for this yard a winning one over hurdles at Catterick (15.7f) on New Year's Day and put his fitness edge to good use when scoring back on the Flat at Pontefract (18f) 25 days ago. Possible he will find this tougher nudged up 2 lb. Thorough stayer who has won over hurdles and over 2m2f on the Flat this year; a possible.
2	6 2nd (6) (20/1 -43%) Diamand De Vindecy	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Diamand De Vindecy 20/1, Fair winner at up to 15f on the Flat in France. Mixed bag over hurdles in recent months and below best returned to the level when 12¼ lengths third of 5 to Clansman in handicap at this course (14f, heavy, 12/1) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Well beaten by Clansman over 1m6f here 9 days ago; a possible on these much better terms.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/2 -40%) Clansman	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(1) Clansman 7/2, Has returned in flying form, easy winner of handicaps at Thirsk/here over 14f earlier this month. Turned in another solid effort when second of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (2m) 7 days ago and respected again with conditions in his favour. Mudlark; two clear wins this month and up in weights; has been kept busy but has a chance.
4	2 4th (2) (9/2 +36%) Zimmerman	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) Zimmerman 9/2, Resumed winning ways at Haydock (16.2f, heavy) in August and made the frame final 2 starts at Chester/York in September. Only 2 lb above last winning mark ahead of return and he's not out of things. Won over 2m on heavy ground last season; good second on reappearance last 2 years; chance.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/4 +18%) Merrijig	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(5) Merrijig 9/4, Progressive stayer who returned with a really likeable effort making all-weather debut after 6 months off when winning 16-runner handicap at Chelmsford (14f) 29 days ago, by ½ length from Clansman. Just 3 lb higher and still going the right way, there's every chance he can complete the hat-trick. Has won his last two, last time beating Clansman (10lb worse off) on the AW; a possible.
6th	3 6th (3) (17/2 -155%) Billy No Mates	8.5 17/2(-155%)	(3) Billy No Mates 17/2, Signed off last season on a high, registering a third win over 1¾m at Haydock (soft) in September. Returned with a respectable second in 3-runner handicap at Pontefract (12f, heavy) 25 days ago and likely to give his running again back up at 2m. Suited by give in the ground and stays 2m; fair run on reappearance; a possible.

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18:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

BILLY NO MATES made a pleasing return to action when finishing a creditable second over 1m4f at Pontefract, pulling clear with the winner, and off an unchanged mark stepping back up in trip, he gets a tentative vote in a small but competitive field. Clansman was narrowly denied a hat-trick at Nottingham last week and, nudged up 1lb, he rates as the main danger. Justus struck on his return to the level at Pontefract and cannot be overlooked in a bid to bring up the double.

MERRIJIG remains pretty low-mileage for a 6-y-o and took his form up a notch when making a winning return at Chelmsford 4 weeks ago, by ½ length from re-opposing Clansman. Meeting his old rival on even more favourable terms on this occasion, he promises to do better still and can land the hat-trick.

Having run well on his reappearance for the last two seasons, ZIMMERMAN is taken to win from Clansman and Justus.

18:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/4 +57%) Mr Irrelevant	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(5) Mr Irrelevant 6/4, Showed ability as a juvenile and much sharper for his reappearance when chasing home a subsequent winner in a C&D handicap 9 days ago. Nicely clear of remainder then and he's worth considering from 1 lb lower mark. Placed twice in novices last term; clear 2nd in a C&D h'cap last week; chance.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/1 +45%) Without Flaw	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Without Flaw 11/1, Landed a heavy ground Ffos Las nursery for Archie Watson last summer and not disgraced on 3 of her 4 starts thereafter. Easy to back and shaped as if needing the run on C&D return/yard debut 9 days ago and she's probably best watched again. Nursery winner for Archie Watson in 2023; bit to find with Mr Irrelevant on recent C&D run.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 +38%) Marie's Secret	4 4/1(+38%)	(7) Marie's Secret 4/1, Land Force filly who showed improved form when placed first 2 starts in nurseries last summer. Not entirely disgraced final 2 starts thereafter for Adrian Nicholls and interesting what the market makes of her back from 6 months off on yard debut. Three places last season, best run when 2nd in a Thirsk nursery; interesting on yard debut.
4	1 4th (1) (7/1 -211%) Travis	7 7/1(-211%)	(1) Travis 7/1, Cheap purchase who has improved with each outing in novice/maidens, good third of 11 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) 2 weeks ago. In good hands and likely he can progress further now tackling handicaps on turf. Makes handicap/turf debut after career-best third at Southwell last time; could go well.
5th	8 5th (8) (33/1 -106%) Chat Up Line	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Chat Up Line 33/1, Winner of a Nottingham nursery (6f, soft) from a 3 lb higher mark last summer but progress stalled thereafter and well held on final start at Newcastle (7f) when last seen in December. Others preferred here. Only win from 12 starts in 2023 was over 6f on soft ground off 3lb higher; well drawn.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/2 +31%) Luas	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(2) Luas 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden who ran creditably when fifth of 8 on handicap debut at Kempton (6f) in January. Absent since but his present mark does demand some progress returned to turf. Best run when 4th in Newmarket novice last July; chance on 2nd h'cap run back on turf.
7th	3 7th (3) (16/1 -146%) Classy Clarets	16 16/1(-146%)	(3) Classy Clarets 16/1, Cotai Glory gelding who showed improved form on second nursery start when second at Newcastle (7f) in August. Not in same form back at that venue later in the month but feasible to think he can get back on track on return to action. Fair form last season, best run when 2nd in a 7f Newcastle h'cap; others preferred.
8th	4 8th (4) (14/1 -180%) Mutasawi	14 14/1(-180%)	(4) Mutasawi 14/1, Showed benefit of reappearance when getting on top late to land a Kempton maiden (5f) in February. Underwhelming effort when seventh of 8 on handicap debut at Southwell (5f) 16 days ago but he twice ran well here as a juvenile and likely type to bounce back. Best turf run was when 2nd over 5f here; has since won on the AW; first run at 6f.

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19:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

TRAVIS took a big step forward on what he showed on his first two starts when a close-up third at Southwell earlier this month and hailing from a yard that tends to excel with first-time handicappers, he edges preference. Mr Irrelevant commands respect having been eased 1lb for finishing a solid second in a higher grade over C&D, while Mutasawi ran out a cosy winner of a Kempton maiden but a disappointing display on his handicap debut leaves him with questions to answer.

TRAVIS has displayed race-by-race progress in a trio of AW novice/maiden events in recent months and with further improvement distinctly possible now handicapping, he earns the vote in the hope underfoot conditions don't pose a problem. Mr Irrelevant chased home a subsequent winner over C&D 9 days ago and along with Mutasawi, heads up the threats.

This can go to LUAS who hasn't been at his best on the AW but ran well when fourth in a hot Newmarket novice on his second turf start.

19:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

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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