August 30 / 16.10 Ripon

16.10

Good

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  • Prize money: £3996
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 215435 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Raced freely in first-time cheekpieces and failed to get home upped to 1m2f when fifth of six in Newmarket handicap 17 days ago; had been in good form prior to that so he merits serious consideration lowered 2lb.
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11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 059765 CD BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who showed signs of a revival when fifth of seven in 1m handicap at Pontefract 27 days ago; worth considering dropped another 2lb.
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6th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Took this race last year and landed a handicap at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in March; well beaten over 1m here last Saturday and, although this trip should suit him better, he needs to put that performance behind him; blinkers return.

7/1

10th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

His last two wins have come on Tapeta but over longer trips, the latest (1m3f, Southwell) in March off 3lb lower; could prove vulnerable back at 1m.

10/1

7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

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8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 612458 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Scored at Thirsk (1m) in May but his more recent form is not so encouraging, finishing only eighth there 18 days ago; has a bit to prove.
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10th

11

(2)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Redcar

Diamond Haze

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

dwelt start, pulled hard, towards rear of midfield

20/1

9th

11

(12)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:20 Thirsk

Diamond Haze

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Wins here if anywhere, and his most recent success of May 2022 was gained in a C&D 0-75 off 3lb higher (good); needs to put a below-par effort at Ripon last month behind him, but that's not impossible.

20/1

9th

5

(4)

10th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ripon

Diamond Haze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

Has gained both wins at Thirsk; made the frame there (soft/good to firm) in two of last three outings; placed off 3lb higher on sole attempt here, so looks difficult to dismiss.

6/1

9/2

Form: 865-61

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways on only his second run for current yard in 7f Leicester handicap 23 days ago; back up 4lb now but remains handily weighted on past form; player.
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9th

11

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Yoshimi

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including one over 6f here in January; best effort since when fourth of eight at Leicester (7f) when last seen in August; fairly treated if fully primed after a short break.

8/1

3

(6)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including two over C&D; hasn't shown much on his last three starts, over 6f; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and return to 7f in his favour so not out of this.

8/1

6th

2

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Two of his five turf wins have come at this track, albeit over 7f; successful off today's mark (and for this rider) at Southwell in January; struggled in two runs back from a three-month break in the spring but grounds for expecting better today.

5/1

12/1

Form: 336-00

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Arrives well out of sorts, beating only one over C&D last month; last win came in 2019 and others are much preferred.
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7th

1

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 5lb

J: Mr Liam Baxter

T: Sam England

Unproven on ground softer than good; far from solid on his efforts this term; however, won this race (narrowly) off 1lb higher 12 months ago and has clear possibilities if back in similar form.

10/1

8th

1

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:35 Beverley

Sandret

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Won at Redcar and Thirsk for today's rider last season (both over 1m on good ground), but hasn't shown the same level of form in two runs this term; conditions suit and back on last winning mark.

20/1

8th

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Sandret

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Veteran who has been ridden by Rebecca Hitchen since joining current yard, posting form figures of 31216; hindered by wide trip in AW contest on reappearance most recently; could go well with that outing under his belt.

12/1

8/1

Form: 067823 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Arrives on a long losing run but he posted a good third in a change of headgear (blinkers replaced visor) in 7f Catterick handicap 15 days ago; now refitted with a hood but others appeal more.
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7th

4

(14)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Safran

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Scored twice in France; 0-21 for David O'Meara but wasn't beaten far at Ayr (7f) on debut for Ewan Whillans and has possibilities if building on that effort; remains 27lb below his peak mark.

14/1

10

(5)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Safran

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice in France but failed to win in 21 starts for David O'Meara; has dropped a long way in the weights and last month's stable debut wasn't without promise; stable also run Kilconquhar.

14/1

4th

4

(2)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:04 Ayr

Safran

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

in rear, midfield 5f out, pushed along 2f out, in touch with leaders when ridden over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, lost third final stride

16/1

Form: 00-113 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Landed a pair of classified events on the AW in July before recording only a fair third back in handicap company over C&D 22 days ago; a bit more is needed here.
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6th

4

(8)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:50 Leicester

Eagle Eyed Freddie

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins this year, including when making it tenth time lucky on turf in a classified claimer at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last month; only beat three rivals and has more to do back in a handicap.

7/1

2

(5)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

21:00 Brighton

Eagle Eyed Freddie

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

1st

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:55 Catterick

Eagle Eyed Freddie

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer with two AW wins to his name this year; not at his best at Chelmsford when last seen eight weeks ago but he's the pick of today's weights and ran well over C&D on his one run at Catterick.

7/4

11/2

Form: 331373 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D in July and posted another solid effort when third in 1m Carlisle handicap 11 days ago; needs considering eased 1lb.
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6th

11

(1)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Motarajel

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Third off 8lb higher at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in July; also effective on soft; however, he's failed to threaten on his last four starts.

16/1

6th

12

(12)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

13:50 Redcar

Motarajel

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't won since scoring off 14lb higher at Ripon in July last year (1m, good); well handicapped but recent efforts uninspiring.

25/1

7th

7

(7)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Motarajel

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11lb lower than when winning at Ripon in July last year (1m, good), but hasn't been in top form this year; could revive with regular cheekpieces being replaced by blinkers (second time he's worn them, no improvement on previous occasion three years ago).

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.40
Straight Forecast £17.94
Tricast £112.83
Trifecta £115.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Red Kite

RP Ratings:

Arranmore

POSTDATA:

Safran

Daily Express:

Motarajel

The Guardian:

Yoshimi

The Times:

Red Kite

Daily Mirror:

Red Kite

The Sun:

Red Kite

Daily Mail:

Safran

Daily Record:

Motarajel

Telegraph:

Arranmore

The Star:

Arranmore