June 01 / 15.20 Ripon

15.20

Good

Ripon Races Green Scheme Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Ripon Races Green Scheme Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 31322- BF

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last July and his consistent campaign concluded with a close second when upped to 1m2f at Chelmsford (AW); this 4yo could have more to offer this season and he's on the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fulfilled

10st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

in rear

5/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Epsom

Fulfilled

11st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: David Simcock

Won on fast ground at Ripon (1m2f) and Lingfield (11.6f) in June and he ran into a major improver when fourth in a Class 2 event at Beverley last time; probably still has some margin for error off this mark but he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

9/2

4th

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 2

14:05 Beverley

Fulfilled

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden under 2f out, no extra final furlong

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 29-375

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has dropped back down to the same mark as for her win at Thirsk (1m, soft) last September; has won over 1m2f but at tight Chester, and fast ground would be another question mark; also, a return to peak form is needed as she hasn't been at her very best so far this year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Golden Melody

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner in June and she comes here in good form, a close fifth in 1m1f Hamilton handicap six days ago; she's one for the shortlist.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

18:05 Hamilton

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Six-time winner who is suited by good or slower ground; has mixed record this season but she won at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and went very close at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; on same mark as for that last run and she's a big player if she can repeat the form.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D on good ground in 2021 and came from off the pace to end long losing streak at Carlisle (1m, soft; first-time blinkers) in June but her form has dipped since that latest success and others in this field have more persuasive profiles.

25/1

11/4

Form: 20-052 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year (1m2f, good to firm/soft) and he got back on track with a close second over this C&D (good) 11 days ago; strong claims if able to repeat that latest form.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Tele Red

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

In-form 8yo who recorded a 2l success at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on Monday, ending two-year losing spell; incurs 4lb penalty but Jack Nicholls takes off useful 5lb; could well remain competitive.

4/1

1st

14

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Tele Red

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

8yo who has been beaten on his last 17 starts going back to October 2023 but he's been runner-up on his last two outings (1m, good/soft), most recently here when beaten a neck; he should be fine now back up to 1m2f and he has a strong record here; could be thereabouts.

9/1

10

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Tele Red

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

In form and pretty consistent but he's exposed and hasn't won for almost two years; likely to give his running but vulnerable to younger legs.

12/1

Form: 40-679 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Below par this season but he's now 5lb lower than when winning over C&D last August and two of his last three wins have come here; not ruled out in reapplied cheekpieces (mixed fortunes in the headgear previously).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Cosmos Raj

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won at Ripon (1m, soft; Barley was second) last July off a mark 8lb higher than today's but he's struggled since; others have stronger claims.

25/1

6th

8

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Cosmos Raj

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

12-time winner; creditable second in this race in 2022 and 2025 but on both occasions he was in better form at the time; out of sorts since his last success.

20/1

7th

3

(13)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Cosmos Raj

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Gained most recent success off 3lb higher last July, enhancing his good record at Ripon; not in anything like the same form since; difficult to support with confidence.

16/1

Form: 636763

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
He's 2lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) last December and didn't run badly when third of seven in selling handicap at Redcar (1m) last time; however, he needs something extra here and is untested beyond 1m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(3)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Redcar

Like A Lion

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Third in a 1m selling handicap here last month but beaten about 6l, and remains that bit more compelling at the 7f of his two career successes, the latest on Tapeta before Christmas; down to a new career-low mark.

16/1

5th

7

(3)

1st Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:20 Ripon

Like A Lion

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

He's 2lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) last December and didn't run badly when third of seven in selling handicap at Redcar (1m) last time; however, he needs something extra here and is untested beyond 1m.

14/1

3rd

1

(1)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:55 Redcar

Like A Lion

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Largely below par on the AW this winter and again returned to turf in a change of headgear when sixth in 7f Catterick handicap eight days ago; handily weighted now so he can't be totally dismissed.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1206-2 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
10yo who won twice last year (including over C&D on good) and reappeared with a close second over C&D (soft) three weeks ago; also effective on fast ground and there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(1)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy Roberts

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

prominent, outpaced and lost position over 3f out, no impression from 2f out

20/1

5

(8)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Roberts

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Simon Whitaker

Veteran who has finished second a few times on turf this season, without being particularly consistent; scored twice over C&D in December 2021 but is harder to fancy on his 2022 AW form.

20/1

14th

7

(3)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Billy Roberts

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Veteran who has finished second three times this season, most recently behind Dogged at Ripon in August; often amateur ridden; suspicion one or two will prove stronger.

14/1

Form: 8976-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he returned to form when third on his recent reappearance over C&D (good; Tele Red second); could build upon that performance and he's one to consider.
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4th

4

(7)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ghost Rider

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

On a long losing run and was below market expectations over C&D last time; the handicapper's giving him every chance but he's become very inconsistent.

10/1

9th

3

(1)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ghost Rider

10st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, midfield

11/2

9th

17

(15)

28th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Ghost Rider

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Grant Tuer

towards rear of midfield on outer

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.30
Straight Forecast £20.74
Trifecta £56.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tele Red

Telegraph:

Billy Roberts

NEWMARKET:

Fulfilled

D Express:

Ghost Rider

RP RATINGS:

Cosmos Raj

The Guardian:

Fulfilled

POSTDATA:

Tele Red

The Times:

Tele Red

Daily Mirror:

Tele Red

Daily Record:

Tele Red

The Star:

Ghost Rider

Daily Mail:

Billy Roberts

The Sun:

Billy Roberts