July 18 / 16.25 Ripon

16.25

Good

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  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.00
  • Place: £6.40

Form: 146555 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f, AW) in March and is 1lb below his last winning mark; he ran okay on his final few starts for the Newland/Insole yard but this 8yo needs something extra on today's stable debut, following 8,500gns sale.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

8yo who won off this mark on his stable debut at Ripon (1m, good) last month; two reasonable performances have followed (1m/1m2f, good to firm/good) but he needs something extra to come out on top today.

20/1

3rd

1

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Farasi Lane

10st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has been around the block and mostly seen on the AW these days; he did win on debut for this yard at Ripon (1m, good; by a head) but then finished last at Sandown four days ago; unplaced in one previous run here.

11/1

5th

2

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Micky Hammond

Probably better known for his AW exploits nowadays but he led close home to cause 28-1 surprise on recent stable debut at Ripon (1m, good), his ninth career success; nudged up only 1lb for that and is a rare runner here for his Middleham-based trainer; respected.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 233854 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
11yo who needs to produce more than he's managed on his last three starts but he's 3lb lower than when a close third at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May and has won at Ripon seven times; went close here in August 2024 when he last wore these blinkers (which replace cheekpieces); not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Garden Oasis

10st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A seven-time C&D scorer; arrives in good nick, posting a solid third of ten over C&D 17 days ago; a likely player again eased 1lb.

9/2

3rd

9

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Garden Oasis

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winning veteran, including in this race in 2021 and 2022 (fourth to Capital Guarantee last year); went close to another C&D success last month and fair third at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) since.

11/1

3rd

3

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Garden Oasis

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winning veteran, mostly over 1m on a sound surface; most recent success came in this race last year, when 8lb higher; supported when a close second at Ripon latest start; respected.

Evs

3rd
1 (6)
Cadarn

11/4

Form: 4-0501 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Returned to form to make all at 28-1 at York (1m, good) three weeks ago in a reapplied tongue-tie (retained); strong claims up 3lb if he can back up that latest performance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Cadarn

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Returned to form to make all at York (1m, good) in June and backed that up with another good effort at Ripon (1m, good) 24 days ago, finishing a close-up third of seven; runs off the same mark today and could go well over this slightly longer trip.

9/1

3rd

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Cadarn

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Returned to form to make all at 28-1 at York (1m, good) three weeks ago in a reapplied tongue-tie (retained); strong claims up 3lb if he can back up that latest performance.

11/4

1st

9

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Cadarn

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Record at Redcar comprises his two wins for previous yard and best effort for new stable; York form comprises poor efforts in this race last year and in latest outing; something to prove.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-1129 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row (7f, good to soft/AW) before solid second at Newmarket (1m, good); didn't run badly in mid-division in Class 2 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time and he could be in the mix back down in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

16

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft; unproven beyond 1m and unraced beyond 1m1f until he tried 1m3f at Southwell (AW) 15 days ago and led 2f out until three rivals went past in the final 1f; that was a good run and his dam won at this trip but others clearly have less to prove in this hot 1m4f race.

25/1

4th

11

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Speaking

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Just 2lb higher than when winning over 7f here in April, but is unraced beyond 1m1f and this looks a tough race in which to prove his stamina.

12/1

4th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row (7f, good to soft/AW) before solid second at Newmarket (1m, good); didn't run badly in mid-division in Class 2 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time and he could be in the mix back down in grade.

3/1

Form: -72351 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In good heart this season and he returned to winning ways over C&D (good) last Monday; a 5lb rise takes this 5yo to a career-high mark but he has a solid record here and could be firmly in the shake-up once more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

9

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Jesmond Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Narrowly repelled Up The Jazz at Ripon (1m, good) but only fifth off this career-high mark (5lb rise) back there a month ago; he's been a bit up and down this season.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Grant Tuer

In good heart this season and he returned to winning ways over C&D (good) last Monday; a 5lb rise takes this 5yo to a career-high mark but he has a solid record here and could be firmly in the shake-up once more.

3/1

1st

6

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Grant Tuer

Respectable fifth at Beverley three days ago; largely solid record at Ripon features a success in 2024 and peak effort this season (close second in early June); likely player returned to this course.

9/2

Form: 374067 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer and he showed spark as recently as this April; he's dropped to a dangerous mark but has failed to shine on his last three outings and arrives with something to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Sir Paul Ramsey

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Two wins last summer and he showed spark as recently as this April; he's dropped to a dangerous mark but has failed to shine on his last three outings and arrives with something to prove.

8/1

7th

1

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Sir Paul Ramsey

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Well treated on the form he showed last August, including win at Haydock and close third at the York Ebor festival; absent since finishing rather tamely over C&D two months ago.

13/2

20/1

Form: 156060 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won 1m AW maiden at Dundalk in February but not at the top of his game on final two runs for Jessica Harrington and well beaten at 28-1 on stable debut at York three weeks ago; he may be best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Ben Lawers

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Simon Waugh

Won 1m AW maiden at Dundalk in February but not at the top of his game on final two runs for Jessica Harrington and well beaten at 28-1 on stable debut at York three weeks ago; he may be best watched.

20/1

14th

5

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Ben Lawers

11st 1lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Simon Waugh

Won a 1m AW maiden in Ireland and was close up in a 1m Lingfield handicap three starts ago; however, not so good on his final two runs for Jessica Harrington and sold on for 5,000gns.

25/1

6th

4

(3)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Ben Lawers

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

AW winner over 1m, has a bit to find with Akecheta on running at Cork last time; trainer may have a better chance with Diamond Exchange.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £136.90
Straight Forecast £117.67
Trifecta £790.70

Selections

Daily Mirror:

Cadarn

RP RATINGS:

Garden Oasis

SPOTLIGHT:

Jimmy Speaking

Daily Mail:

Jesmond Dawn

Telegraph:

Sir Paul Ramsey

The Sun:

Cadarn

The Star:

Cadarn

Daily Record:

Cadarn

NEWMARKET:

Jimmy Speaking

The Times:

Jimmy Speaking

D Express:

Jesmond Dawn

TOPSPEED:

Garden Oasis

POSTDATA:

Garden Oasis

The Guardian:

Garden Oasis