Ripon Races & Results 1 Saturday 19th August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ripon Races & Results Tomform Saturday 19th August 2023

There were 62 Races on Saturday 19th August 2023 across 9 meetings. There was 7 races at Ripon, 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Perth, 7 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Tramore, 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Bath, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 19th August 2023

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

13:35 Ripon Stakes (Class 2) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1.62/1 +41%) Prepschool	1.62 1.62/1(+41%)	(3) Prepschool 1.62/1, Promising individual. Second of 8 in minor event at Epsom (7f, good to soft, 6/1) 16 days ago, staying on well. Open to improvement and should go close with this step up to a mile likely to be in his favour. Neck second at Epsom last time; looks likely to relish this step up to 1m; respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/1 +29%) The Hun	10 10/1(+29%)	(4) The Hun 10/1, Foaled May 6. Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Jem Scuttle and winner in US by Street Sense. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1m-1½m winner Zeffiro. Very much one to note in the betting. Showcasing colt; yard is having a great season with 2yos; interesting newcomer.
3	1 3rd (1) (5.5/1 +0%) Bits And Bobs	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(1) Bits And Bobs 5.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Leicester in June. Respectable fifth of 13 in nursery at Goodwood (7f, soft, 7/1) 16 days ago. Concedes weight all round but has to be respected all the same. Staying-on fifth in 7f nursery at Glorious Goodwood last time; major player on the figures.
4	2 4th (2) (4.5/1 +0%) American Glory	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(2) American Glory 4.5/1, Promising sort. 3/1, second of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 21 days ago. Open to progress for yard that saddled the winner of this in 2021 and he's high on the shortlist. Close second at Newcastle (AW) three weeks ago; clear possibilities back on turf.
5th	7 5th (7) (7.5/1 -25%) Monsieur Melee	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(7) Monsieur Melee 7.5/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, sixth of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft) on debut 28 days ago. Should improve but there will be easier opportunities than this. Shaped with promise behind Flying Fletcher at Doncaster; open to improvement.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 -300%) Mister Daydream	22 22/1(-300%)	(8) Mister Daydream 22/1, Promising individual. Second of 9 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft, 15/2) 15 days ago. Remains open to improvement and he has to enter calculations. Close second at Musselburgh two weeks ago; has a fighting chance at the weights.
7th	5 7th (5) (18/1 +18%) Bay Of Australia	18 18/1(+18%)	(5) Bay Of Australia 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/2, second of 8 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, good) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip and will need to raise his game in order to make it third time lucky. Consistent but ordinary form over sprint trips; needs improvement upped to 1m.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 -100%) Mysteryofthesands	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Mysteryofthesands 100/1, 12,000 gns yearling. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1m winner Southwold and 1m-1¼m winner Belletti. Yard's newcomers typically come on for a run. 12,000gns yearling; stable has very low strike-rate with 2yos this term.
9th	6 9th (6) (6/1 +0%) Flying Fletcher	6 6/1(+0%)	(6) Flying Fletcher 6/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, third of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft) 28 days ago. That effort represented a step forward and he won't be far away if able to build on that. Could mount a serious challenge if building on latest effort (third at Doncaster).

LTO Selection:

13:35 Ripon Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

As the only one with an official rating, BITS AND BOBS sets a good standard from a mark of 80 and, as his dam is a half-sister to a winner over this trip, Andrew Balding's colt is the first one to note in an open-looking novice stakes. This may provide an ideal stepping stone towards his big sales race entries later in the campaign. Prepschool and Mister Daydream head the list of dangers.

The pick of several plausible candidates is PREPSCHOOL, who duly stepped up on his debut effort when just touched off by a decent type over 7f at Epsom and this stiffer test promises to serve as a catalyst for further improvement. American Glory and Mister Daydream both possess very similar profiles and are feared most in that order of preference, while cases can also be made for Bits And Bobs and Flying Fetcher.

An open-looking novice event on the bare figures. PREPSCHOOL gets the percentage call ahead of American Glory.

13:35 Ripon Stakes (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Ripon Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.75/1 +30%) Government Call	1.75 1.75/1(+30%)	(2) Government Call 1.75/1, Promising Soldier's Call colt who readily won 8-runner maiden at Sandown (5f, good to soft, 9/2) 9 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Open to more progress over this longer trip. Big shout. Built on 6f debut second when scoring at Sandown (5f) last week; more to come from him.
2	8 2nd (8) (3.5/1 +30%) Tropical Island	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(8) Tropical Island 3.5/1, Debut course winner in July. Failed to build on that when fifth of 11 in minor event at Goodwood (5f, heavy) 17 days ago. May still do better. Considered. 5f course debut winner; fair 5th at Glorious Goodwood since; remains capable of better.
3	6 3rd (6) (3.33/1 -21%) The Coffee Pod	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(6) The Coffee Pod 3.33/1, Encouraging debut third of 12 in minor event at Nottingham (6.1f, good to soft, 12/1) 9 days ago. Likely to improve so he's well in the mix. Promising 3rd at Nottingham (6f) last week; stable has healthy strike-rate with 2yos here.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 -88%) Union Island	16 16/1(-88%)	(7) Union Island 16/1, Runner-up at Hamilton on his debut but only eleventh of 13 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to soft, 12/1) 18 days ago. More is required. Promise on debut and subsequent Goodwood run was too bad to be true.
5th	1 5th (1) (4.5/1 +25%) Cuban Slide	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(1) Cuban Slide 4.5/1, Twice-raced winner. Winner at Musselburgh in May. 4/1, only fifth of 6 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 70 days ago so needs to bounce back after his break. Easy win on debut; only fifth in conditions race since but retains potential after a break.
6th	4 6th (4) (50/1 -52%) Bill's Baar	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Bill's Baar 50/1, Foaled April 24. €12,000 yearling, resold €34,000 yearling, Elzaam colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Katelli. Dam 5f-6.3f winner. Market can guide. Useful effort needed to take this on debut and he is likely best watched.
7th	3 7th (3) (18/1 -80%) I'm Spartacus	18 18/1(-80%)	(3) I'm Spartacus 18/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 9-runner minor event (4/1) at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago. Progressing recently so he's no forlorn hope. Off mark at third time of asking at Newcastle (6f, AW) 16 days ago but more is needed here.
8th	5 8th (5) (28/1 -12%) Frankie Valliance	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Frankie Valliance 28/1, Foaled March 14. Twilight Son colt. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to smart 6f-9f winner Faulkner. Much respected newcomer. Considered on debut only if the betting vibes are notably strong.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Ripon Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Cuban Slide should benefit from this step up in trip, while Richard Fahey obviously holds Tropical Island in high regard, having pitched her at a similar level at Goodwood 17 days ago. However, GOVERNMENT CALL got better the further he went when getting off the mark in a Sandown maiden nine days ago and a quick follow-up is very possible from this progressive-looking colt.

GOVERNMENT CALL scored in ready style at Sandown earlier in the month and with this step up to 6f looking a big plus he is taken to defy a 4 lb penalty in this fair juvenile novice. The Coffee Pod rates a big threat though if, as expected, building on his debut third at Nottingham. Tropical Island has the form to play a part and needs factoring in too.

There's not much to separate these on RPRs. GOVERNMENT CALL has the rail draw and Eve Johnson Houghton is in form, so he gets the nod.

14:10 Ripon Stakes (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 +8%) Roundhay Park	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Roundhay Park 11/1, Course winner who shaped as if still in good form when seventh of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last week. Ought to remain competitive.
2	19 2nd (19) (12/1 +40%) Impeller	12 12/1(+40%)	(19) Impeller 12/1, Latest win at Carlisle in July but ran badly at Haydock (6f, heavy) 13 days ago. Bounce back required.
3	15 3rd (15) (6/1 +57%) Strong Johnson	6 6/1(+57%)	(15) Strong Johnson 6/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 7/1, sixth of 19 in handicap at York (5f, good) 21 days ago. Not one to write off from a falling mark.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 +0%) Prince Of Bel Lir	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Prince Of Bel Lir 12/1, Capitalised on a falling mark when making all in 10-runner handicap at Salisbury (6f, good, 15/2) 21 days ago. Seen to maximum effect on that occasion but remains well treated on old form.
5th	10 5th (10) (14/1 +30%) Snash	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Snash 14/1, Last of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Chepstow (6.1f, good) 9 days ago. Needs to up his game considerably.
6th	13 6th (13) (14/1 +30%) Asadjumeirah	14 14/1(+30%)	(13) Asadjumeirah 14/1, Has proven expensive to follow this season but was possibly unsuited by testing ground at Haydock (6f, heavy) 13 days ago. Can bounce back but stall 2 isn't ideal.
7th	4 7th (4) (7/1 +0%) Fortamour	7 7/1(+0%)	(4) Fortamour 7/1, 3-time C&D winner who ran as well as he has all year from a sliding mark when second of 4 in C&D handicap (good to soft, 2/1) 12 days ago. Merits consideration.
8th	1 8th (1) (16/1 -14%) American Star	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) American Star 16/1, Ran best race since winning a nursery in 2021 when fourth of 9 in handicap at Newbury (6f, firm) 65 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ed Walker.
9th	11 9th (11) (6/1 +40%) Thornaby Pearl	6 6/1(+40%)	(11) Thornaby Pearl 6/1, Produced a career best when scoring over C&D in July. Not in the same form tackling heavy ground for the first time at Nottingham 16 days ago but may bounce back.
10th	18 10th (18) (22/1 -10%) Northcliff	22 22/1(-10%)	(18) Northcliff 22/1, Bumped into a clued-up newcomer in a Catterick maiden in June but below form in handicaps since. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
11th	17 11th (17) (18/1 -29%) Thaki	18 18/1(-29%)	(17) Thaki 18/1, Bounced back to best down in grade when winning 10-runner handicap at Ayr (6f, good, 12/1) last week. This is obviously tougher, and he has struggled for consistency in recent times.
12th	3 12th (3) (7.5/1 +46%) Cooperation	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(3) Cooperation 7.5/1, C&D winner who possibly still needed the run when sixth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Goodwood (6f, heavy) 14 days ago. Had been shaping up well earlier in the season but his yard remains quiet.
13th	14 13th (14) (33/1 -32%) Selby's Pride	33 33/1(-32%)	(14) Selby's Pride 33/1, Course winner. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 5 in handicap at this course (5f, good to soft, 9/1) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Enough to prove at present.
14th	12 14th (12) (28/1 -56%) Lotus Rose	28 28/1(-56%)	(12) Lotus Rose 28/1, Course winner in June who wasn't seen to best effect back here (5f, heavy, 25/1) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Not dismissed.
15th	16 15th (16) (12/1 +25%) Holbache	12 12/1(+25%)	(16) Holbache 12/1, Wide margin winner on all-weather at Kempton in November and shaped much better than the bare result when 5½ lengths seventh of 16 to Roundhay Park in handicap at York (6f) 35 days ago, looking likely to finish in frame before lack of recent outing told. One to consider with that under his belt.
16th	5 16th (5) (10/1 -25%) Mark's Choice	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Mark's Choice 10/1, 5-time C&D winner who ran below form at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on most recent outing in June. Return to Ripon an obvious plus.
17th	8 17th (8) (20/1 +39%) Jordan Electrics	20 20/1(+39%)	(8) Jordan Electrics 20/1, Landed back-to-back 5f handicaps in May but has gone off the boil since, although a wide trip didn't help at Musselburgh last time.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Nigel Tinkler offers solid options in the shape of recent York winner Roundhay Park and GOLDEN DUKE, with the latter appealing most on the back of a couple of improved efforts. The high draw looks beneficial, given his versatility with regards to running style and, assuming he is live to the stalls procedure today, he could easily take full advantage. Asadjumeirah and Cooperation also command respect, while course specialist Fortamour is dangerous to ignore.

A chance is taken on HOLBACHE, who caught the eye shaping much better than the bare result on last month's return at York. Thornaby Pearl and Roundhay Park are just a couple of potential threats in a fiercely competitive event.

Roundhay Park and Mark's Choice are greatly respected but PRINCE OF BEL LIR still looks well treated after his Salisbury win.

14:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	15 1st (15) (7/1 +42%) Sophia's Starlight	7 7/1(+42%)	(15) Sophia's Starlight 7/1, 4 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win at Carlisle in July. Creditable second of 13 in handicap (11/2) at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago. In the mix once more. Rapid improver and did well to finish 2nd last time given her tack issues; better to come.
2	3 2nd (3) (4.5/1 +25%) Summerghand	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(3) Summerghand 4.5/1, Grand servant to connections over the years who came in an unlucky fourth in this contest 12 months ago. Signalled he is ready to strike in 2023 when a promising fourth to Aberama Gold at York last time (form working out very well) and rates a big player off an unchanged mark. Magnificent sprinter who has been placed in this race twice before; good effort latest.
3	8 3rd (8) (5/1 +64%) Wobwobwob	5 5/1(+64%)	(8) Wobwobwob 5/1, Very good second of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, heavy, 10/1) 17 days ago, clear of rest. Visor on 1st time and in the mix. Good 2nd at Goodwood latest (7f, heavy); visor tried now back at 6f; rain would be a boost.
4	13 4th (13) (50/1 -25%) Temple Bruer	50 50/1(-25%)	(13) Temple Bruer 50/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Newmarket in June. 33/1, 15½ lengths last of 11 to Monsieur Kodi in handicap at Goodwood (6f, heavy) 14 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Still feasibly treated but he wouldn't be suited by significant rainfall.
5th	10 5th (10) (25/1 -25%) Brazen Bolt	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Brazen Bolt 25/1, 16/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft) 28 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Ran well on penultimate start and stamina was stretched latest; needs a career best.
6th	14 6th (14) (5/1 +33%) Monsieur Kodi	5 5/1(+33%)	(14) Monsieur Kodi 5/1, 3 wins from 7 runs this year. 9/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Goodwood (6f, heavy) 14 days ago. Merits consideration despite taking a 3 lb rise. Excellent progress this year and 3lb rise for his recent Goodwood win looks very generous.
7th	20 7th (20) (12/1 +0%) Dream For Gold	12 12/1(+0%)	(20) Dream For Gold 12/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in February. 7/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 21 days ago. On the upgrade recently so he's very much one to consider. Back on the up in recent starts but he's been hit with a 5lb rise for his latest second.
8th	7 8th (7) (18/1 -13%) It Just Takes Time	18 18/1(-13%)	(7) It Just Takes Time 18/1, C&D winner. Nine wins from 33 Flat runs. Latest win here in June. 8/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap at York (6f, good) 21 days ago. More is required. C&D winner off 2lb lower in June; mixed record since; this looks too demanding.
9th	6 9th (6) (14/1 +58%) Hyperfocus	14 14/1(+58%)	(6) Hyperfocus 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Seventeenth of 27 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, heavy, 33/1) 14 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Two course wins, one off this mark in April (5f, soft); should make a bold bid up the rail.
10th	9 10th (9) (14/1 +22%) Aphelios	14 14/1(+22%)	(9) Aphelios 14/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 9/2) 2 days ago. This is tougher, but clearly in good heart. Solid effort in the Stewards' Cup and again when fourth on Thursday night; should go well.
11th	5 11th (5) (22/1 -57%) Raatea	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Raatea 22/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Haydock in June. Eighth of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (6f) 49 days ago so needs to bounce back. Game win at Haydock in June; pulled hard last time and usual hood is now dispensed with.
12th	17 12th (17) (16/1 -60%) Lakota Blue	16 16/1(-60%)	(17) Lakota Blue 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Good second of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Goodwood (5f, soft) 16 days ago, well drawn. Ought to be in the shake-up. C&D winner; good second at Goodwood latest; still has potential and he's one to consider.
13th	18 13th (18) (14/1 +22%) Live In The Moment	14 14/1(+22%)	(18) Live In The Moment 14/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. Creditable fourth of 11 to Monsieur Kodi in handicap at Goodwood (6f, heavy, 12/1) 14 days ago. Visor on 1st time and not discounted. Ran well behind Monsieur Kodi at Goodwood when racing stands' side; new headgear.
14th	11 14th (11) (25/1 -79%) Twelfth Knight	25 25/1(-79%)	(11) Twelfth Knight 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Good third of 4 to Bay Breeze in handicap (11/4) at this C&D (good to soft) 12 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ruth Carr and one to consider. Did well for Ruth Carr this year, including a C&D win; stable debut (same owner).
15th	12 15th (12) (16/1 +20%) Gulliver	16 16/1(+20%)	(12) Gulliver 16/1, Twenty six runs since last win in 2020. 6/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 65 days ago so others are preferred. On losing run but retains ability & he's tumbled down the weights; revival not impossible.
16th	4 16th (4) (33/1 -50%) Aramis Grey	33 33/1(-50%)	(4) Aramis Grey 33/1, Latest win at Lingfield in February. 7¼ lengths last of 7 to White Moonlight in listed race at Chelmsford City (7f, 14/1) 41 days ago. Uphill task at these weights. Still improving but she'll need another career best to come out on top in this field.
17th	2 17th (2) (50/1 -100%) King Of Bavaria	50 50/1(-100%)	(2) King Of Bavaria 50/1, Latest win at Windsor in May. Bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 12/1) 50 days ago. Others appeal more. Ran okay in good 5f AW handicap last time but more will be needed to come out on top here.
18th	16 18th (16) (33/1 -136%) Bay Breeze	33 33/1(-136%)	(16) Bay Breeze 33/1, 4-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Career best when winning 4-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 5/2) 12 days ago. Up 2 lb but he can go well again. 4-6 over C&D but he's in deeper today and it may prove beyond him.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

LAKOTA BLUE was a more than respectable second at Glorious Goodwood earlier this month, despite not getting the clearest of runs, and a 2lb rise may not be enough Nigel Tinkler's progressive three-year-old landing this prestigious event. Summerghand has a brilliant race-record in the month of August in past seasons and hinted at a return to form when fourth at York last month. Wobwobwob has a first-time visor fitted and must be respected now dropped back in trip.

Plenty with chances but it's hard to side against last year's Ayr Gold Cup hero SUMMERGHAND who signalled he's ready to go in again when a promising fourth to Aberama Gold at York (form been franked) and can make amends for an unlucky fourth in this event 12 months ago. Cairn Gorm arrives on the up and could emerge as the chief threat to David O'Meara's handily-weighted veteran with Monsieur Kodi, Dream For Gold and Live In The Moment completing the shortlist in a cracking Great St Wilfrid.

Sophia's Starlight is improving fast but so is MONSIEUR KODI (nap) and Richard Fahey's 4yo was impressive at Goodwood last time.

15:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 +43%) Spirit Catcher	4 4/1(+43%)	(1) Spirit Catcher 4/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Ascot (8f, good to soft, 8/1) 21 days ago, the quirky side of his nature holding him back. Below best lately but this prominent racer is very capable off this mark if back on song.
2	10 2nd (10) (3/1 +45%) Challet	3 3/1(+45%)	(10) Challet 3/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Fourth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, heavy, 6/1) 14 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Clearly on a workable mark. Front-runner with a good C&D record; bold show likely from a handy inside stall.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 -17%) Freedom Day	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Freedom Day 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 33/1, first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when ninth of 13 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good) 7 days ago. Novice winner for Gosdens; never involved on recent handicap/yard debut but met trouble.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 -75%) Ugo Gregory	7 7/1(-75%)	(6) Ugo Gregory 7/1, 8/1, won 9-runner handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good) 7 days ago, suited by strong pace. Respected. Has won two of last three but a further 6lb rise may find him out.
5th	12 5th (12) (66/1 -676%) Purple Gown	66 66/1(-676%)	(12) Purple Gown 66/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Thirteenth of 19 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 12/1). Off 104 days. First run for yard after leaving J. S. Bolger. 1-21 for Jim Bolger, the win coming over 1m on heavy in April; best watched for new yard.
6th	4 6th (4) (8.5/1 +29%) The Turpinator	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(4) The Turpinator 8.5/1, 40/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good) 7 days ago. Mark continues to ease. Patchy form this year but well treated if on a going day.
7th	3 7th (3) (28/1 -40%) Skilled Warrior	28 28/1(-40%)	(3) Skilled Warrior 28/1, Latest win at Newcastle in April. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 10/1) 21 days ago. Winner off only 1lb lower on AW in April but suffered three heavy defeats since.
8th	8 8th (8) (9/1 -50%) Dungar Glory	9 9/1(-50%)	(8) Dungar Glory 9/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Leicester in June. 10/1, good third of 13 in handicap at York (7.9f, good) 22 days ago. Player. Course scorer; creditable third over 1m at York latest; should be competitive.
9th	5 9th (5) (25/1 -79%) Gis A Sub	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Gis A Sub 25/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, heavy) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hasn't been threatening lately and stamina is an unknown stepping up 2f.
10th	9 10th (9) (10/1 +9%) Garden Oasis	10 10/1(+9%)	(9) Garden Oasis 10/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win at Ayr in June. Eighth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Pontefract (8f, good) 10 days ago. Has won this race for the last two years so no surprise if he leaves recent efforts behind.
11th	2 11th (2) (33/1 -83%) Larado	33 33/1(-83%)	(2) Larado 33/1, 40/1, too free after 5 months off when eighth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, heavy) 17 days ago. On a winning mark but well beaten on recent return from five months off.
12th	11 12th (11) (6/1 -20%) Indiana Be	6 6/1(-20%)	(11) Indiana Be 6/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Hamilton in July. Below form sixth of 12 in handicap (13/8) at York (7.9f, good) 36 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Made all in C&D maiden in June but may struggle to pull off similar tactics from stall 12.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

GARDEN OASIS has won the last two renewals of this race and appears to have been laid out for a hat-trick bid. David Allan is again onboard and, running off the same mark as last year, looks the most likely winner. Last week's Haydock winner Ugo Gregory has been raised 6lb for that victory and looks the chief threat along with Purple Gown, who makes his first start for Adam Nicol having shaped well for Jim Bolger in Ireland.

CHALLET continues to shape better than the bare result so is worth another chance off his current mark returned to a track where he has a good record. Dunar Glory and Ugo Gregory are both having good seasons so they head the dangers.

The vote goes to CHALLET who is well treated on last year's form and is ideally drawn at a track where he has tasted success before.

15:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (2/1 +27%) Premiership	2 2/1(+27%)	(3) Premiership 2/1, Three wins from 4 runs this year. 6/4, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) on debut for this yard 18 days ago. Shapes as though this trip will be within range and he's a major player. Career best when readily winning over 1m at Yarmouth this month; still has potential.
1	1 (1) (3.33/1 +45%) Little Ted	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(1) Little Ted 3.33/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in July. 6/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 4 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip and looks vulnerable for win purposes. Two C&D wins to his name and comes here in good order; makes some appeal.
6	6 (6) (4.5/1 +31%) Cabinet Maker	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(6) Cabinet Maker 4.5/1, Won 9-runner minor event at Ayr (10f, good, 10/3) 7 days ago. This is more demanding but he remains on a good mark up 4 lb and couldn't rule out. Ready winner of a 0-50 classified event last week; set to go well once more.
4	4 (4) (4.5/1 +36%) Irv	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(4) Irv 4.5/1, 7/1, bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good) 8 days ago, faring best of those held up. Enters calculations. Infrequent winner but went close at Nottingham last month; fair 4th last week; needs more.
7	7 (7) (8.5/1 +23%) Mac Ailey	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(7) Mac Ailey 8.5/1, Latest win at Ayr in July. 9/1, good fourth of 13 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Should give it a good shot but may nevertheless find one or two of these too strong. 1m2f winner at Ayr (soft) last month; mixed since but capable; yard runs three here.
9	9 (9) (25/1 -108%) Ribkana	25 25/1(-108%)	(9) Ribkana 25/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 7/2) 7 days ago. Back up in trip and others are ultimately more persuasive. 12-race maiden; conditions fine but she needs to bounce back from a poor run last week.
8	8 (8) (33/1 +0%) Lord Warburton	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Lord Warburton 33/1, Course winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, soft, 40/1) 14 days ago. Fair bit to prove at present. Seen just three time since October 2020; didn't do enough on his return to earn the vote.
5	5 (5) (33/1 +18%) Casa Luna	33 33/1(+18%)	(5) Casa Luna 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 75 days ago. Back down in trip and she's likely to find a few too good once more. Struggling for current yard but she's tumbling down the weights; check betting.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

PREMIERSHIP got off to the perfect start when scoring on his first run for Michael Wigham at Yarmouth earlier this month and although having a first attempt over this distance, his running style suggests it shouldn't be an issue. Little Ted is a dual C&D winner and looks sure to appreciate going back up in trip, whilst Lechro bolted up over further at Beverley last time and could prove hard to catch if allowed a soft lead.

The vote goes to PREMIERSHIP, who failed in his hat-trick bid at Redcar in May but resumed his progression when making a winning start for this yard at Yarmouth recently. A 4 lb rise for that doesn't look at all harsh and he promises to be suited by this stiffer test. Conversely, Lechro drops back in trip following a wide-margin success at Beverley but, even though she has an 8 lb higher mark and quicker ground to contend with, she is a big threat. Cabinet Maker also merits respect.

Premiership's stamina isn't assured, especially if it rains, and two-time C&D winner LITTLE TED is a sporting alternative.

16:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:58 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (3/1 +14%) Anieres Girl	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Anieres Girl 3/1, Very good second of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Unreliable type, though. Clear risks but latest start was her best form and never-nearer 3rd over 1m4f time before.
2	2 (2) (3/1 +40%) Lincoln Rockstar	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Lincoln Rockstar 3/1, Good fourth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, soft, 18/5) 14 days ago. Not ruled out eased 1 lb. Stayed 1m3f on heavy last time; does not look on a great mark but this is a weak race.
4	4 (4) (3.33/1 +0%) Blue Antares	3.33 3.33/1(+0%)	(4) Blue Antares 3.33/1, Found his run of good form coming to a halt when fifth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) 9 days ago, though he was ridden close to a strong pace. Sort to bounce back and he's weighted to go well here. Twice 2nd before his flop when favourite at Yarmouth (good to firm) nine days ago.
5	5 (5) (5.5/1 -22%) King Harry	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(5) King Harry 5.5/1, 11/4, only fifth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. Best run in May off 7lb higher; raced freely in three starts since, gelded before latest.
8	8 (8) (11/1 +31%) Knights Spear	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Knights Spear 11/1, 33/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Redcar (14f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Needs to build on it. Unplaced all nine starts; best effort this term was three starts back in first blinkers.
3	3 (3) (14/1 -17%) Child Of Lir	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) Child Of Lir 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 22/1) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut and not discounted. Best run was debut (sole Irish run) but he needs a market check on this handicap debut.
6	6 (6) (16/1 -167%) Queenmambo	16 16/1(-167%)	(6) Queenmambo 16/1, 13/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (14f, good to soft). Off 111 days. Needs considering. 11-race maiden; off since April; on the premises if resuming in the same form.
7	7 (7) (18/1 -50%) Beyond Beauty	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) Beyond Beauty 18/1, Visored for 1st time, good third of 9 in minor event (50/1) at Ayr (10f, good) 7 days ago, having run of race. Back up in trip and one for the shortlist. 0-7, major fluctuations in form; first-time visor on latest start saw her closest finish.

LTO Selection:

16:58 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Recent form can often count for plenty in these types of contests, so it might pay to side with ANIERES GIRL. Third at Beverley before filling the runner-up spot at Nottingham nine days later, the daughter of Aclaim does not look overburdened by a subsequent 3lb rise in the handicap and any further improvement can see her go one better. Blue Antares looks set to be involved, while Child Of Lir is worth monitoring in the betting ahead of his handicap bow.

BLUE ANTARES wasn't seen to best effect when fifth at Yarmouth last time out and can capitalise on a handy-looking mark now to gain his first success. Child of Lir could have more to offer now going into handicaps so is next on the list ahead of in-form duo Lincoln Rockstar and Beyond Beauty.

None bring claims that are at all compelling. LINCOLN ROCKSTAR is the only one who has managed to win a race and may double her tally.

16:58 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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