September 27 / 14.15 Ripon

14.15

Good To Soft

Lloyd Landrover Ripon Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Lloyd Landrover Ripon Nursery Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 651503

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
A 16-1 winner on nursery debut at Leicester in July (7f, good to firm); back to that form when a close third at Sandown, finishing just behind Assaranca (1m, soft); down another 2lb so hard to dismiss.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

14:58 Nottingham

Renovatio Angel

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tom Dascombe

A 16-1 winner on nursery debut at Leicester in July (7f, good to firm); back to form upped to 1m on last two starts, with an excellent second at Ripon (1m, good; probably acts on soft) on latest; by a sprinter out of 1m6f winner; others perhaps are a little less exposed.

5/1

1

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Renovatio Angel

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Tom Dascombe

A 16-1 winner on nursery debut at Leicester in July (7f, good to firm); back to that form when a close third at Sandown, finishing just behind Assaranca (1m, soft); down another 2lb so hard to dismiss.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Sandown

Renovatio Angel

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

Sprung a 16-1 surprise on his nursery debut at Leicester in July (7f, good to firm); two lesser efforts have followed but he faced a stiff task back at 6f at York's Ebor meeting three weeks ago; some encouragement for 1m on dam's side of pedigree but he's by a sprinter and it remains to be seen if he'll see it out, especially were the ground to deteriorate markedly.

12/1

Form: 222223

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Beaten in six non-handicaps and more consistent than progressive, with cheekpieces not helping matters last time; should give her running once more but doesn't look obviously well treated.
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2

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Conjecture

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Beaten in six non-handicaps and more consistent than progressive, with cheekpieces not helping matters last time; should give her running once more but doesn't look obviously well treated.

4/1

2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:35 Thirsk

Conjecture

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Consistency hard to knock with runner-up finishes on all five starts but no match for a promising newcomer at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 16 days ago and there might another one in this line-up; wears first-time cheekpieces.

9/4

2nd

6

(4)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:15 Beverley

Conjecture

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Didn't get the breaks when runner-up on debut over C&D (good to firm) but no excuses when second again on her subsequent three starts, all around this trip on good ground; starting to frustrate but she's impossible to ignore once more.

7/4

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 944

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Predictably outclassed on debut in the Chesham but close up in fourth in 7f/1m novices at York and Ripon; kept on well on both those occasions and brings some momentum into nurseries.
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4th

5

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Nottingham

Zooter

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jack Jones

Expensive to follow since handicapping and is back on the Flat after one try over hurdles late last month (well held); having his first crack at beyond 1m2f and has stamina to prove (dam was best at around 1m).

10/1

4th

8

26th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:12 Uttoxeter

Zooter

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jack Jones

Nine-race Flat maiden but was placed and had a similar level of form in that sphere to Salkadan; could go well on hurdling debut and Sean Bowen is 7-14 for the yard.

4/1

3rd

3

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Leicester

Zooter

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jack Jones

Neck ahead of Fille Imbassee on identical terms when third over C&D last month (good to firm); appeal undiminished by Ffos Las blowout since, when not taking to soft ground; 2lb badly in.

13/2

Form: 6342 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Stuck to his task well when narrowly beaten by a 66-1 shot in 7f seller at Salisbury two weeks ago; likely that he'll need more in this nursery.
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1st

13

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Supreme Clarets

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Off the mark at the 13th attempt when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Ayr (7f, good) three weeks ago; the subsequent wins of the second, third and fifth give that form some ballast; high on the list.

5/1

1st

11

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Supreme Clarets

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has led but not dependent on tactics; slowly away and never threatened at Chester latest but a first win shouldn't be far away on earlier narrow defeats, at Musselburgh and Carlisle (both 7f; good and good to firm), closely matched with Black Storm on the latter occasion; thereabouts.

16/1

4th

8

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Supreme Clarets

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

No wins in 11 but denied by a neck in his last two races, both over 7f at Musselburgh and Carlisle; if handling this track then should feature off an untouched mark.

7/1

Form: 402432

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-6 but has run well in three nurseries and had Renovatio Angel behind when beaten half a length at Sandown (1m, soft); must have every chance.
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1st

5

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Assaranca

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Ran out the comfortable winner of a 7f handicap at Lingfield in May; highly tried since and she has come up short; others perhaps better treated.

16/1

9th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Looked a little flattered when sneaking up the near-side rail to score at Lingfield (good to firm) in May but she more than matched that with very creditable fifth of six in Epsom Listed event (again 7f, good to soft) next time; never threatened in similar event at Carlisle a fortnight ago, however, which tempers confidence on this return to handicaps.

14/1

7th

4

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hannon

She's had plenty of racing but has shown improvement on her last two runs, easily winning Class 4 handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) before fifth of sixth to Ellusive Butterfly (who is now penalised) in Epsom Listed race (7f, good to soft), beaten about 4l; on the up and has each-way claims.

16/1

Form: 43393

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Twice placed in maidens and this would be an easier nursery than the ones she contested at Doncaster and Ayr; enters the reckoning for last year's winning yard.
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3rd

11

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Bearin Up

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Races prominently; divided progressive 3yos when second at Chester (10.3f, good) before her struggles in 1m2f handicaps at York; this is nothing like so challenging as her latest assignment but testing ground casts some doubts.

33/1

10th

16

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bearin Up

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Prominent racer who finished held in fifth of nine over C&D (good to firm) six weeks ago when last seen; however, she's won twice this season (1m/8.3f, good) and split two progressive fellow 3yos when second at Chester (10.3f, good) two starts ago; not discounted at likely big odds.

50/1

5th

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Bearin Up

8st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has won handicaps around 1m on good at Newmarket and Hamilton in recent months; advanced her form again when second of eight at Chester (extended 1m2f, good) 13 days ago; one of two solid contenders for Tim Easterby.

10/1

Form: 4075

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in her qualifying races and was only fifth of seven on nursery debut (soft); needs some assistance from the new headgear.
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3rd

5

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Fairydale

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Came away with the favourite when second over 1m4f here last month but dropped away disappointingly last time; the ability is there to win a race (0-11) if taking the new visor that replaces blinkers.

8/1

7th

9

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Fairydale

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Started handicap life on an unrealistic mark but has found her level now, coming away with the favourite under a canny ride at Catterick a few weeks ago; that was the first time she'd made the running and she's considered upped a fair 2lb.

4/1

2nd

4

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:42 Catterick

Fairydale

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Met trouble at the start when just over 7l behind Riddikulus at Ripon last time (1m4f, good) but better is needed to reverse the placings with just a 6lb swing.

10/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zooter

RP RATINGS:

Renovatio Angel

Daily Mail:

Supreme Clarets

The Star:

Conjecture

Daily Mirror:

Assaranca

NEWMARKET:

Zooter

The Times:

Zooter

Telegraph:

Zooter

The Guardian:

Zooter

D Express:

Zooter

The Sun:

Zooter

POSTDATA:

Renovatio Angel

Daily Record:

Supreme Clarets