Ripon

14:10

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Richard Fahey's BOSTON DAN leaves the impression he has more to give and gets the vote. Stargazed may provide the chief threat.

Boston Dan

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: R A Fahey Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 43

3 tips

Comment: Promise on both 6f starts, unable to sustain good headway after racing freely when 3l third of 11 at Newcastle latterly; open to further progress and the drop to 5f a possible help if anything; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F		4	3 / 11	11/4	-
14/06/25	Chester / Unknown / F		2	4 / 10	11/1	-

Flash Rascal

Jockey: Elizabeth Gale Trainer: Dr R Newland & J Insole Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 74

Comment: Both starts over 5f at Nottingham, stepping up on debut when fourth of six with a tongue-tie added (retained) 14 days ago; will need to improve again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F		4	4 / 6	40/1	-
01/06/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F		5	7 / 7	20/1	-

Go Lockers Go

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: M L W Bell Age/Wt: 2/9-7

2 tips

Comment: £200,000 breeze-up purchase who is the second foal of an unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Star Storm; doesn't have that high a standard to aim at on debut and would firmly enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong.

Moretons

Jockey: Liam Wright Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 33

1 tip

Comment: Third in 5f maidens at Yarmouth (good to firm) and Musselburgh (good) in the spring, looking a bit awkward (hung right throughout) at the latter; went off at 13-8 and 2-1 respectively and interesting to see how strong the betting vibes are back from 11 weeks off (gelded).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / F		4	3 / 3	2/1	-
22/04/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F		5	3 / 6	13/8	-

Mossvale Diva

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: B Ellison Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 24

1 tip

Comment: Second of four on 5f Musselburgh debut; failed to build on that when fourth over 6f on Southwell's Tapeta last Sunday; reverts to the minimum trip turned out again quite quickly.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Southwell / Unknown / F		4	4 / 11	11/2	-
01/07/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / F		5	2 / 4	20/1	-

Stargazed

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: K R Burke Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 64

6 tips

Comment: Sister to Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Starlust; has raced keenly on both starts but did see things out better than on her debut when fourth over 5f at Beverley (good to firm) 15 days ago; has the potential for better again and the rail draw is handy over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Beverley / Unknown / F		4	4 / 8	9/2	-
13/06/25	York / Unknown / F		2	6 / 7	4/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ripon

14:45

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: This looks a decent chance for GOYARD to build on his encouraging Doncaster debut three weeks ago.

Amidst The Chaos

Jockey: Faye McManoman Trainer: N Tinkler Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 57

Comment: More one for handicaps based on his pair of 7f outings in recent weeks.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F		5	7 / 9	100/1	-
27/06/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	5 / 11	50/1	-

Ballitore

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Phillip Makin Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 76

Comment: Always towards the rear in his two 6f outings, latterly finishing 7.5l behind Goyard at Doncaster.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F		5	6 / 8	80/1	-
18/06/25	Ripon / Unknown / F		5	7 / 8	80/1	-

Goyard

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: D O'Meara Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 2

11 tips

Comment: It took a bit of time to get this £115,000 purchase at last year's breeze-ups to the track but he made a promising start when second of eight at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; open to improvement and the one to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F		5	2 / 8	10/1	-

Grey Soul

Jockey: Zacharia Clarke Trainer: R Varian Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 54

Comment: Has shown definite ability in two 7f AW outings in recent months; quite keen at Newcastle latterly so the drop to 6f may help now switching to turf; likely capable of better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	4 / 11	10/1	-
28/05/25	Kempton / Unknown / F		4	5 / 9	14/1	-

Invincible Melody

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: S C Williams Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 522252 OR: 68

2 tips

Comment: Raced only on AW for Ralph Beckett, finishing runner in handicaps over 6f/7f on four of his last five starts; sold for 22,000gns this month; joined a stable enjoying a good summer and thereabouts if he can translate his form over to turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	4/1	68
15/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	2/1	68
05/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	3/1	68
05/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	4/1	67
03/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	5/2	65
15/01/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 9	11/2	-

Tiger Tower

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 97

Comment: More one for handicaps based on his two efforts this summer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F		5	7 / 8	125/1	-
27/06/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	9 / 11	33/1	-

Muma Myflo

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: S C Williams Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 8-3

Comment: Off for just over a year after finishing down the field on his 6f debut and ran to only a modest level when a well-held third in 7f Lingfield maiden (good to firm) on return four weeks ago; Invincible Melody probably the stable first string.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F		5	3 / 7	8/1	-
03/06/24	Windsor / Unknown / F		4	8 / 11	200/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ripon

15:17

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 1f 170y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for EY UP ITS THE BOSS, who has an excellent Ripon record and is well drawn to attack from the inside stall.

Ey Up Its The Boss

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood Age/Wt: 6/10-4 F: 440103 OR: 82

5 tips

Comment: Added to his good course record with an all-the-way win over this trip on good to soft in May; respectable third at Doncaster (Elsass behind) 15 days ago and much respected back here, particularly from the inside stall.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	25/1	83
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	11 / 11	12/1	83
29/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	3	1 / 11	28/1	78
14/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	13 / 14	33/1	79
01/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	4 / 7	18/1	80
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	7/1	81

Dawn Of Liberation

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: Mrs R Carr Age/Wt: 6/10-2 F: 011519 OR: 80

Comment: Three 1m2f wins on good/good to firm in May/June, the third success coming in a big-field event at York; however, he ran poorly back at York last week and ease in the ground would be a worry given he's run below par on the occasions he's encountered going softer than good.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	York / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	8/1	80
13/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	1 / 20	4/1	71
12/06/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	9/2	71
04/06/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	4/1	66
24/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	1 / 5	14/1	62
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	12 / 13	9/2	63

Leadenhall

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 5/10-1 F: 4-1330 OR: 79

1 tip

Comment: Winner over 1m at Pontefract (good) on reappearance in April and third over 1m at Redcar (good) and 1m1f at York (good to firm) on next two starts; lost many lengths at the start back at York three weeks ago and can have that effort ignored; probably stays 1m2f; enters the reckoning.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	15 / 17	13/2	80
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	3 / 11	15/2	78
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	3 / 6	5/2	78
30/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	4/1	73
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	2	4 / 10	11/2	74
24/08/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	6/1	75

Afloat

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 5/9-13 F: 8-6136 OR: 77

1 tip

Comment: Better than ever for her new yard this spring, winning at Haydock (1m, good); failed to fire when last of six at Lingfield (good to soft) six weeks ago but capable of bouncing back; winner on soft so further rain wouldn't be an issue.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	6 / 6	5/2	78
15/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 5	4/1	78
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	4/1	76
04/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	17/2	76
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	8 / 17	28/1	77
15/10/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	4/5	75

Swift Salian

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: T D Barron Age/Wt: 4/9-12 F: 4-42117 OR: 76

Comment: Prominent racer who scored back to back at Hamilton (1m, good) and Carlisle (1m1f, soft) this summer; however, his run of good form came to a halt back at Carlisle a fortnight ago and he remains on a career-high mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	7 / 11	16/1	76
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 12	8/1	70
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	9/4	67
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	2/1	66
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	4 / 13	8/1	66
14/10/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	7/2	68

Real Terms

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 8/9-11 F: 46428- OR: 75

Comment: Off since November but has won first time up before; runner-up in a competitive SkyBet Sunday Series race off this mark last summer; claims if ready to roll.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	8 / 8	22/1	77
02/06/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 14	14/1	75
12/05/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	4 / 10	12/1	76
09/04/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	9/2	77
23/03/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	7/1	77
16/03/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	2/1	75

Tele Red

Jockey: Sam Feilden Trainer: K R Burke Age/Wt: 8/9-8 F: 4-49446 OR: 72

4 tips

Comment: Hasn't won since scoring at Ayr in October 2023 (1m, soft) but a close fourth at York two runs back (1m1f, good to firm) last month shows he can be very competitive from this sort of mark and latest Carlisle sixth came in a well-contested affair; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	6 / 16	12/1	73
19/06/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	9/2	71
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	4 / 11	13/2	71
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	9 / 21	40/1	73
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	4 / 12	18/1	74
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	4 / 14	8/1	75

Elsass

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: C Johnston Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 7-5226 OR: 75

2 tips

Comment: Improved when close second on 1m2f Doncaster handicap debut (good to firm) in June; did too much too soon when only sixth back there a week later and no surprise were he to resume his progression now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	13/8	73
27/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	10/3	73
11/06/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	5/1	-
29/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F	5	5 / 11	28/1	-
19/09/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	7 / 11	28/1	-

Poet's Dawn

Jockey: Jake Dickson Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 10/9-0 F: 322646 OR: 64

1 tip

Comment: 10yo who retains plenty of drive and fared best of those who raced prominently when fourth of 17 at York (1m2f, good) on his penultimate start; ran well enough to think he's still in form when sixth of 15 at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) a fortnight ago; placed twice at this venue earlier in the summer and ought to be in the mix again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 15	13/2	65
28/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	4 / 17	33/1	65
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 12	4/1	65
04/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	2 / 13	15/2	63
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	16/5	64
18/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	9/1	64

Draupnir

Jockey: Nathan Evans Trainer: M & D Easterby Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 0-02 OR: 70

Comment: Beaten a long way on his first two starts but made a much bigger impact at Beverley (extended 1m, good to firm) last month, finishing second of seven in a maiden; brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut but the trip and likely ground conditions are unknowns.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	28/1	-
06/06/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	10 / 16	200/1	-
23/08/24	York / Unknown / F	2	15 / 17	40/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ripon

15:55

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 4f 10y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: There's still a feeling we've yet to see the best of THE REVEREND and this looks a good opportunity for him.

The Reverend

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: W J Haggas Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: 2149-5 OR: 94

8 tips

Comment: Looked potentially smart when smooth winner on 1m4f Ascot handicap debut (soft) last September in first-time cheekpieces; hasn't progressed as might have been expected in three subsequent runs (favourite each time) but not disgraced either and may have found good to firm ground too lively (raced on softer than good otherwise) when fifth of 12 in a York Dante meeting handicap on reappearance (no headgear); still has time on his side and a potential class act giving weight away to lesser opposition in refitted cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	5 / 12	2/1	95
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	9 / 17	5/2	95
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	4 / 7	11/8	95
07/09/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	1 / 9	4/1	86
23/08/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	2	2 / 8	1/1	86
03/07/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	10/11	-

Fox Journey

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: K A Ryan Age/Wt: 5/9-10 F: 663-06 OR: 88

1 tip

Comment: Wide-margin win at Newmarket (1m4f, good) last May was a big career best but he hasn't come close to matching it in seven subsequent outings, including two for new yard this season; starting to look well handicapped but has too much to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	6 / 8	18/1	90
31/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	14 / 14	28/1	92
24/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	3	3 / 5	6/1	94
10/08/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	6 / 10	5/1	95
20/07/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	6 / 9	15/2	98
12/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	2	7 / 12	6/1	100

Per Contra

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 6-65335 OR: 84

1 tip

Comment: Back on song for new yard when third at Chester (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m5f, good to soft) in May/June; only fifth at Carlisle latest but he moved well enough for a long way to think he's probably still in form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	10/1	85
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	3 / 11	18/1	85
31/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	25/1	84
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	5 / 7	25/1	86
01/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	6 / 7	17/2	88
16/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	3	6 / 9	14/1	90

Ludo's Landing

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: C Johnston Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 00-351 OR: 82

2 tips

Comment: Sixth career success when clinging on at Thirsk (1m4f, good) six weeks ago; ought to remain competitive off 2lb higher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	11/2	80
03/05/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	5 / 6	6/1	81
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	11/1	82
21/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	10 / 11	16/1	83
04/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	13 / 14	14/1	84
16/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 14	16/1	84

Tribal Wisdom

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 278325 OR: 72

Comment: Has done his winning on the AW (off lower marks) but has comparable form on the grass, finishing runner-up four times; respectable fifth of nine over 1m2f at Ascot (good to firm) last Friday; below par on his previous attempt at 1m4f, while he's also 3lb out of the handicap.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	20/1	73
01/07/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	11/1	73
15/06/25	Salisbury / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	6/1	73
18/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	3	8 / 14	28/1	74
07/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	7/2	75
03/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	9/2	72

Woodstock City

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 74283 OR: 72

2 tips

Comment: Ex-French; record of 1-20 Britain; respectable third at Chester (1m4f, good) three weeks ago but opposable for win purposes again from 3lb out of the weights.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	6/1	73
21/06/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	8/1	74
29/05/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	10/1	74
09/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	4 / 12	25/1	75
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	22/1	76
20/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	16/1	77

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ripon

16:30

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: This can go to PALADIN, who won't mind any more rain and will be happier back over an easier 1m.

First View

Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: S bin Suroor Age/Wt: 8/9-6 F: 2-4879 OR: 82

Comment: Almost three years since he won and has only been seen sporadically in recent times; disappointing effort over the extended 1m1f here when last seen in May and the cheekpieces come off again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	3	9 / 11	28/1	85
10/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	10/1	87
21/02/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	8 / 13	40/1	89
17/01/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	4 / 13	9/2	89
08/03/24	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 16	12/1	85
12/01/24	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	13 / 15	11/1	88

Duke's Command

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: D O'Meara Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 2/7128 OR: 87

Comment: 1,600,000gns yearling who was withdrawn on account of soft ground (should be fine on pedigree) when with Charlie Appleby; two solid efforts in the hood last month before a lesser effort on Thursday, minus the hood; could easily bounce back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	11/2	87
21/06/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	2/1	85
15/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	11/1	80
26/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	7 / 7	15/8	80
09/12/23	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 12	5/2	-
10/11/23	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	2 / 11	5/4	-

On The River

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: H Bethell Age/Wt: 6/9-9 F: 267814 OR: 85

1 tip

Comment: Seven of his last eight wins have come on soft/heavy ground (the other being this race on good to soft 12 months ago) and plenty of rain would suit; will have to defy a career-high mark if he's to supplement last month's Carlisle Bell win however.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	4 / 11	8/1	85
25/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 16	14/1	80
06/06/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	8 / 12	13/2	82
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	7 / 8	14/1	84
30/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	8/1	85
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	10/3	85

Brave Empire

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: I Furtado Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 0-0744 OR: 84

2 tips

Comment: Best run for this yard, having missed ten months and undergone wind surgery, on his first crack at beyond sprint trips early in the month; below that level at Epsom on Thursday and has to prove his stamina going up in distance again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	4 / 6	7/1	84
02/07/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	20/1	85
26/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	28/1	87
14/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	12 / 16	66/1	90
11/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	2	11 / 13	22/1	94
21/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	18 / 28	40/1	95

Barley

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 6/9-7 F: 5-55202 OR: 83

2 tips

Comment: Looked to bump into one when a clear second at York last time; often run well in decent handicaps over the past year but a 4lb rise leaves little wiggle room and David Allan has opted for Garden Oasis.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	York / Handicap / F	3	2 / 12	14/1	79
25/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	13 / 16	8/1	79
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	2 / 8	7/1	78
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	5 / 8	5/2	79
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	5 / 12	25/1	80
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	5 / 12	12/1	81

Garden Oasis

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 10/9-5 F: 3-4116 OR: 81

2 tips

Comment: Seven-time C&D winner, six of them by a neck or less, mainly from the front, who finished second to On The River in this race last year; retains all his enthusiasm but is high in the weights following a couple of victories in the spring.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	6 / 11	12/1	81
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	11/2	78
26/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	1 / 11	6/1	76
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	13/2	77
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	3 / 12	25/1	78
26/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	6 / 10	12/1	81

Revich

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: A Wintle Age/Wt: 9/9-3 F: 066-89 OR: 79

1 tip

Comment: Into the veteran stage and has regressed sharply in recent times; summer has always been his time and he could do better back from a short break, but there were no signs of a revival in two runs for his new yard in the spring.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	9 / 13	28/1	71
22/04/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	8 / 10	12/1	83
28/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	6 / 8	7/1	86
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	6 / 14	25/1	88
31/08/24	Chester / Handicap / F	2	11 / 13	20/1	91
02/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	11 / 16	66/1	93

Cosmos Raj

Jockey: C Horgan Trainer: D O'Meara Age/Wt: 7/9-1 F: 21252 OR: 77

3 tips

Comment: Four-time course winner who's enjoying a good season and is more likely than most to give his running once more; up close to a career-high mark aged seven now though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	4/1	77
19/06/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	3/1	74
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	2 / 11	20/1	74
29/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	1/1	71
18/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	11/4	71
04/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	11/2	69

Paladin

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: C Johnston Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 71-15 OR: 73

2 tips

Comment: Closed out last year with a Tapeta win and defied a 4lb rise to follow up on his comeback last month; didn't look to have any excuses off this mark last time but won't mind any rain and is one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	7/2	73
19/06/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	8/1	71
19/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 12	6/1	67
01/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	7/2	69
23/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	6/1	69
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	16/1	71

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Ripon

17:05

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Captain Cess is on a good mark if he can keep straight but PINK AZALEA (nap) won well on her handicap debut and can defy a 5lb rise.

Epicurian Lad

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: R A Fahey Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 465363 OR: 60

5 tips

Comment: Exposed 11-race maiden; ran a solid race at Hamilton last week and he'd be a key player with a repeat but whether this will set up for his style of racing remains to be seen.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	12/1	58
26/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	2/1	58
10/06/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	9/2	60
04/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	7/2	60
10/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	15/2	62
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	13/2	64

Captain Cess

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: A Wintle Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 973-33 OR: 59

1 tip

Comment: Beaten under one length into third in his two handicap runs this season, looking set to win at Nottingham seven weeks ago (1m, good) until hanging his chance away in the final furlong; headgear now tried but he'll need to keep straighter today; clearly capable off this mark though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	4/1	59
20/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	16/1	59
09/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	3 / 7	100/1	-
12/07/24	Chepstow / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	66/1	-
25/05/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	9 / 11	150/1	-

Groundhog

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: T D Barron Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 5-3822 OR: 59

3 tips

Comment: Seven-race maiden but runner-up on his last two starts, the latest over C&D last month; took a while to warm up on that occasion but he was staying on well at the finish; not ruled out despite a small rise in the weights.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	5/1	57
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	8/1	57
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	4/1	58
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	7/2	58
18/09/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	5 / 9	80/1	-
13/08/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	11 / 11	7/1	-

Pink Azalea

Jockey: Josephine Gordon Trainer: J & S Quinn Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 7-901 OR: 57

2 tips

Comment: Modest form in three novice/maiden runs (6f/7f) but she took a good step forward when rewarding market support on her handicap debut at Carlisle two weeks ago (1m, soft); that wasn't a strong contest but she was well in command at the finish and a 5lb rise is likely to be within range.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	9/1	52
25/04/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	12 / 13	400/1	-
12/04/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	9 / 15	25/1	-
10/10/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	25/1	-

Sweet Kiss

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 548 OR: 57

1 tip

Comment: Similar form in her three runs in 7f events in the spring; appeals as a likely improver now upped in trip for her handicap debut and the betting should be revealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	8 / 10	18/1	-
03/05/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	4 / 10	22/1	-
09/04/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	5 / 10	20/1	-

Rajlakshmi

Jockey: Elizabeth Gale Trainer: Dr R Newland & J Insole Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 9-687 OR: 57

Comment: Yet to make much of an impact in four starts, including her handicap debut four weeks ago (7f, good to firm), but she's bred to be better than this and still has time to come good.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	20/1	60
19/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	8 / 8	150/1	-
12/02/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	125/1	-
12/12/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	3	9 / 9	66/1	-

Passchendaele

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 700 OR: 56

Comment: Only beaten one rival home in three novice runs over shorter; not bred to stay this far and plenty to prove now handicapping.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	10 / 10	400/1	-
25/04/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	13 / 13	150/1	-
08/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	50/1	-

Hazy Bela

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: I Furtado Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 78676 OR: 45

Comment: Recorded her best RPR when sixth of ten at Wolverhampton 19 days ago but that was 1m4f and she was never a danger; others are stronger.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	66/1	46
10/06/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	7 / 8	80/1	46
24/05/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	250/1	-
24/04/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	8 / 10	100/1	-
14/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	7 / 7	66/1	-

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Ripon

17:38

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: 3yos Spring Corn and EY UP HE'S A STAR have been threatening and the latter can break his duck back at 6f.

Ideal Guest

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: H Bethell Age/Wt: 6/9-12 F: 025542 OR: 59

4 tips

Comment: Yet to win for current stable but he's been knocking at the door, including when second of nine at Catterick ten days ago (7f, good to firm); another change of headgear this afternoon and he's a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	7/2	59
30/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	16/5	59
26/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	3/1	60
10/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	5 / 14	4/1	60
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	5/1	60
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	12 / 13	14/1	62

Roundhay Park

Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: N Tinkler Age/Wt: 10/9-12 F: 763047 OR: 59

Comment: Getting on for two years since his last success and he's not the force of old; that is reflected in his mark though and he wasn't beaten far in a better race over C&D last month; each-way shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	10/1	61
19/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	11/2	62
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	16/1	63
24/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	11/2	64
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	6 / 17	22/1	66
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	18/1	69

Rogue De Vega

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: A Brittain Age/Wt: 5/9-8 F: 54-376 OR: 55

Comment: Hold-up sprinter who isn't easy to win with; capable at this level though and he should be sharper with last month's return to action behind him; stable also run Eldeyaar.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	18/1	57
04/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	9/4	58
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	6/1	58
19/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	17/2	59
12/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	11/1	59
21/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	5/1	58

Spring Corn

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 5-7922 OR: 60

1 tip

Comment: Eight-race maiden but he's threatening, going close at Redcar last month before chasing home a handicap blot, albeit beaten 9l, over C&D 12 days ago; stall 1 perhaps not ideal but still a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	4/1	60
21/06/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	14/1	58
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	16/1	61
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	66/1	63
16/09/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	4/1	65
19/07/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	4	3 / 11	18/1	-

Ey Up He's A Star

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: T Coyle & K Wood Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 55-832 OR: 59

3 tips

Comment: Two promising efforts since moving into handicaps, third at Catterick last month (6f, good) and then second at Newcastle (7f) 16 days later; moved through that latest race in the manner of one that was ahead of his mark and he's a strong contender back sprinting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	5/2	58
10/06/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	8/1	58
08/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	8 / 8	33/1	-
18/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	5 / 9	9/1	-
26/09/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	5 / 11	66/1	-

Gis A Sub

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: P T Midgley Age/Wt: 6/9-5 F: 309666 OR: 52

4 tips

Comment: Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	6 / 18	10/1	53
27/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 13	10/1	53
07/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	11/1	57
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	9 / 13	12/1	58
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	11 / 11	20/1	59
24/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	25/1	58

Dorothy May

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 76400 OR: 56

Comment: Well held in her two handicap runs this summer; stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	11 / 16	66/1	59
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	16/1	62
24/05/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	4 / 6	40/1	-
12/05/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	6 / 10	80/1	-
03/05/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	7 / 10	50/1	-

Tilsworth Turf

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: J R Jenkins Age/Wt: 5/9-3 F: 08-076 OR: 50

Comment: Wildly inconsistent but he has won twice, including over C&D last September; slow ground no problem but not easily recommended.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	6 / 6	25/1	54
19/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	33/1	46
04/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	11 / 11	22/1	49
24/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	14/1	55
14/10/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	10 / 10	11/4	55
28/09/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	18/1	49

Canaria Queen

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 5/9-3 F: 354401 OR: 50

Comment: Had some excuses with the draw in recent starts before winning by a head in a classified at Nottingham (5f, good) yesterday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	6	1 / 8	9/4	50
02/07/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	12 / 18	12/1	51
18/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	11/4	52
29/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	4 / 13	14/1	53
18/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	17/2	52
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	3 / 15	11/4	52

Eldeyaar

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: A Brittain Age/Wt: 6/9-1 F: 065067 OR: 48

Comment: Two of his three turf wins have come over C&D and he's now 9lb lower than for the latest of them; Warren Fentiman's claim further reduces his burden and he's likely to make a bold bid up the stands' rail.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	12/1	49
29/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	6 / 13	22/1	52
25/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	14/1	55
17/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	15/2	55
10/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	22/1	58
04/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	10 / 10	22/1	58

Flavius Titus

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: D Brooke Age/Wt: 10/8-12 F: 6-0040 OR: 45

Comment: Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	40/1	46
07/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	33/1	46
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	11 / 13	40/1	48
02/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	11 / 11	28/1	50
15/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	12/1	52
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	16/1	54

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