August 26 / 15.35 Ripon

15.35

Good

Ripon Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Ripon Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

Form: -04129 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
9yo who has won here eight times, the latest when making all over C&D (good) in June on his only previous run in cheekpieces; well beaten at Southwell last time but he's 0-7 on AW; could be tough to catch now back here and back in the cheekpieces.
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6th

13

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Gemma Tutty

Multiple course winner who also captured this event in 2025; yet to score this term but he has posted some solid placed efforts here and is best forgiven his latest C&D seventh when slowly away; can't be discounted.

14/1

7th

4

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten-time course winner who made a bold bid when runner-up in a 20-runner handicap here (6f, good) 16 days ago; up 3lb but he still looks on a workable mark and is respected back in trip; has won on good to firm and good to soft.

9/2

2nd

20

(17)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Marks Choice

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten-time course winner; he has done enough this year to think he could add to that tally but this may prove too competitive for the veteran.

20/1

2nd
3 (4)
Woodstock

12/1

Form: 030688

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
He's down to a mark 8lb lower than when third at Redcar (7f, good to firm) in April (7f, good to firm); however, his form has been patchy since and first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to prompt a turnaround.
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1st

4

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Woodstock

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Placed in all three course runs over 7f; best efforts of 2026 when returned to 6f on last three starts, beating a big field at Ripon and running well with excuses since (all on good ground); thereabouts.

11/2

5th

5

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Woodstock

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, good) last month; good third of 18 at Thirsk (6f, good) off this mark since; capable of going well again.

5/1

3rd

17

(15)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise.

10/1

9/2

Form: 618653 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five wins this year, the latest at York (6f, good to firm) in June, and he was third of 15 over this C&D (good to firm) ten days ago; contender.
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3rd

2

(13)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Kats Bob

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Boasts a solid record over C&D, latterly when fourth to New Image from a similar draw last weekend; yard been among the winners and he's at least entitled to close the gap on 6lb better terms.

6/1

4th

2

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ruth Carr

Boasts a good record over C&D; has never run on the AW off a mark this high (ran exclusively on turf since last spring) but unlucky not to have picked up a handicap this season and this is a touch easier back on Tapeta.

12/1

6th

20

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out.

25/1

20/1

Form: 340480

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
3yo who has edged down the weights but he failed to progress for William Haggas and finished down the field at 40-1 on last month's stable debut at York (7f, good); might be best watched for now.
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11th

14

(8)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Cairdeas

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

1-21 (7f, good); inconsistent but best effort this season would give him claims from this mark and he was competitive at Nottingham (6f, good) latest; not written off.

10/1

3rd

9

(10)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Cairdeas

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Paul Midgley

Sole win in 7f novice as a 2yo; he has at least dropped a few pounds since last autumn and it should be close with Ingleby Archie on C&D form (good) in June; not so good on AW since though and more needed.

16/1

10th

6

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Cairdeas

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Still to win a handicap and has had plenty of chances for this yard; fair effort over C&D last time (behind Hectic) and is 2lb lower but he's some way down the pecking order.

20/1

Form: 650798 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner who is on a reduced mark but he's dropped down the weights for good reason this season.
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6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

Form: 662784 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
3yo whose best efforts this season have come here, winning over C&D (good) in April and going close over C&D (good) in June; fourth of 15 over C&D ten days ago and she's firmly in calculations.
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3

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Ariel

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alice Haynes

Prominent racer; dropped right away at Lingfield last week (6f) and the widest stall won't make life easy this time.

16/1

9th

4

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Ziggys Ariel

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Made all to win a 6f handicap at Ripon in April off this mark; dips back into Class 5 company for the first time since; well drawn to attack and she's not ruled out.

8/1

6th

5

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Ripon

Ziggys Ariel

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

3yo whose best efforts this season have come here, winning over C&D (good) in April and going close over C&D (good) in June; fourth of 15 over C&D ten days ago and she's firmly in calculations.

8/1

14/1

Form: 252728

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who was down the field at Doncaster in May when last seen but gelded since and he's finished runner-up three times; from top northern stable (one of two 3yos for yard) and no surprise if he runs well.
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7th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Ay Gee Ell

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1-21; close fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; from 7lb higher) in April; has lost his way since, failing to beat many in 5f contests at Pontefract, Beverley, and Chester; questions to be answered for the time being.

20/1

9th

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only run to form once in four runs back on turf this summer and that was over 6f; still 1lb higher than for his AW win in December; others appeal more.

14/1

9th

5

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; mostly creditable efforts since until down the field at Pontefract on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

9/1

25/1

Form: 057660 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who scored four times in the second half of last year and is well handicapped on that form; however, this 9yo has finished no better than sixth across his six outings this season.
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2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 8-5418 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year for Rae Guest (C&D winner) and won at Haydock (6f, good) last month on third start for this yard, for which she deserves extra credit having had to switch around runners; soundly beaten on AW since but has never shone on that surface; she's one to consider now back on turf.
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1st

1

(6)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

17:15 Yarmouth

Raffles Angel

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jack Jones

Has won four times, including this race in 2024 off a 2lb higher mark than today's, and bounced back from a lesser effort when third of seven at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last time; on a handy mark but unproven on ground slower than good.

13/2

3rd

2

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Raffles Angel

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

The step up to 7f didn't bear fruit at Haydock three weeks ago but she had been placed in 6f handicaps in her two previous starts; 2lb lower than for her last win; each-way shout.

10/1

10th

5

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Raffles Angel

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jack Jones

Came from the back of the field to win here (6f, good) last July and she's been a good third on her last two starts (6f, good/good to firm); kept on well at Newbury last time and now has a belated second crack at 7f, which is well worth a go; she's one to consider.

9/1

6/1

Form: 800073 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won C&D nursery last August; his form has gone the wrong way this season but he took a big step back in the right direction when third in a first-time visor (retained) at Doncaster (6f, good) last time; chance.
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2nd

2

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Lesleys Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Hasn't won since his juvenile days, but was a close fourth over C&D last time (soft) and has an each-way chance on that form.

4/1

4th

6

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Lesleys Boy

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins as a 2yo but he has drawn a blank since; continues to drop in the weights but he was well beaten in his only run on soft ground.

16/1

8th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Lesleys Boy

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best form was as a 2yo when twice successful; falling in the weights but this season hasn't got up and running.

16/1

Form: 424104 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
3yo who was runner-up twice this season (including over C&D on good ground) before winning at Catterick (6f, good to soft) last month; however, two lesser runs have followed and he needs to leave those behind.
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7th

10

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:23 Catterick

Chuti Manika

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Difficult to recommend judged on last five starts, in which he's beaten very few opponents; supporters will cling to the hope that blinkers (replacing a visor) will help and that his two successes have come at Catterick.

16/1

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Chuti Manika

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Below par on his last four starts, but Catterick (5f, good) a fortnight ago was a step back in the right direction and he won there (6f, good to soft) in July on his last encounter with slow ground; not ruled out.

10/1

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Chuti Manika

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

6f win here in July off 1lb higher; not beaten many home in three runs since and a visor is now reached for (has been wearing cheekpieces).

20/1

14/1

Form: 606250 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Below par over C&D ten days ago but he's run a few good races this season, going close behind Raffles Angel at Haydock last month, and he won this 12 months ago (good to firm); capable of being in the shake-up.
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7th

3

(9)

27th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:07 Epsom

Wreck It Ryley

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Alan Brown

Close third of 26 off this mark at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) in July and he's better than he showed on his two starts since (6f/7f, good to soft/soft); however, he needs to bounce back today and his last four wins have come over 6f.

16/1

11th

11

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Wreck It Ryley

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Third of 26 in a 6f handicap at Glorious Goodwood but then disappointed when 4-1 at Hamilton; lacks the same appeal as some in here, especially when 6f has always looked his trip.

20/1

7th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Wreck It Ryley

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Alan Brown

Scored at Leicester (6f) in April; running well since and just edged out when third of 26 in 6f Goodwood handicap 23 days ago; that form is proving very strong, so he merits serious consideration despite 2lb rise.

13/2

Form: -70142 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won when dropped to sprinting at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and has continued in good form, going close at Southwell (6f, AW) most recently; there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.
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Payout
Straight Forecast £37.65
Tricast £143.79

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kats Bob

SPOTLIGHT:

Mark's Choice

Telegraph:

Raffles Angel

NEWMARKET:

Ziggy's Ariel

The Times:

Lesley's Boy

D Express:

Woodstock

Daily Mail:

Raffles Angel

POSTDATA:

Kats Bob

The Guardian:

Kats Bob

Daily Mirror:

Kats Bob

The Sun:

Kats Bob

Daily Record:

Kats Bob

RP RATINGS:

Mark's Choice

The Star:

Mark's Choice