August 19 / 14.40 Ripon

14.40

Good

William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 17 runners
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William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.40
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 825107 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
His two course wins have come over 5f but he's effective over C&D too; two 6f wins on good to soft this year, notably at York last month; creditable effort at Redcar last week but his central draw wouldn't look optimal.
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7th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 821237 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; form dipped in the Haydock mud last time but he's better judged on his earlier efforts, including a Carlisle win last month (6f, good to soft); has the pace to capitalise on the rail but might find a few staying on past him.
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10th

12

(8)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Impeller

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Grace Harris

Four-time winner over 6f for Tim Easterby, including on the old Fibresand surface at Southwell; didn't show much on her stable debut over C&D last time (behind Ultramarine) and best to look elsewhere.

25/1

7

(5)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Impeller

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Grace Harris

Mostly consistent on turf this year for Tim Easterby, sold for 5,500gns after finishing third of nine at Redcar four weeks ago; rarely seen on AW but did win at Southwell (Fibresand) earlier in career.

12/1

3rd

1

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Impeller

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

String of good efforts in July and August, winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) and placed on five other occasions; not at his best at Pontefract 11 days ago though and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 048656

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Useful in Ireland in his pomp; dropped 21lb in seven runs for current stable without really looking like taking advantage (prominent in the betting on a few occasions); just three of his 37 runs have come over 6f and stamina could be an issue.
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7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 098681 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his front-running success at Salisbury three weeks ago (6f, good; handles soft); up 5lb in a better race but he's still feasibly treated and the Salisbury run looks solid form; with the field likely to split, he looks set to grab the far rail and he's of major interest.
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10th

9

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Bel Lir

10st 4lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: K R Burke

Holds weak claims on his form this winter for new yard; possibly found 5f too sharp last time but returning to 7f may not be the answer; 6f has looked his optimum trip.

20/1

5th
10 (1)
Snash

14/1

Form: 054400 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dropped 14lb in the weights this year without really looking like taking advantage; this would be a tough race in which to bounce back.
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1st

10

(12)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Snash

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield on outer, pushed along halfway, switched to near side and ridden over 2f out

7/1

4th

12

(3)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Snash

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Good strike-rate on AW and he's run creditably on his last three starts; drops back in trip and he's one to take seriously.

12/1

5th

11

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Snash

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tim Easterby

4-9 on Tapeta including two wins over 6f here; 7lb below his last winning mark and has run with credit over 7f at Southwell in his last two starts, but this stiffer track does pose a question.

9/1

14/1

Form: 222625 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Hold-up sprinter on a long losing run; enough good runs this summer to bring him into the reckoning, though, notably his second of 16 at York last month; not at his best in his two runs here.
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6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Five AW wins but losing run is mounting up; needs a fast pace to aim at and is slipping down the weights; likely to come good again one of these days.

6/1

13/2

Form: 427502 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but that's reflected in his mark and he is fully effective over C&D (three wins); went close 12 days ago but only four ran and he'll need to raise his game a notch to take this.
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7th

2

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Fortamour

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst.

4/1

2nd

9

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Fortamour

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time course winner but well held in his three runs this year and latest was over C&D (good to soft) last month; has form figures of 1242 in this race in the last four years but he needs to turn things around off a sliding mark.

12/1

Form: 27-615 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Looked good on soft ground over C&D last month; less convincing on heavy ground when a warm favourite at Nottingham 16 days ago; vulnerable in this stronger company.
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4th

2

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Thornaby Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Both wins on soft but has useful form on good to firm; has yet to race on this course but he's versatile track-wise and comes here in good form after finishing close up at Hamilton (5f, good) recently; thereabouts.

3/1

3rd

2

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Suited by ground softer than good; five-time winner, most recently off current mark over C&D last August; ran respectably at Doncaster on reappearance; in the mix.

7/1

5th

17

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Thornaby Pearl

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has gone well fresh in the past, as when winning a division of this race in 2024 (soft ground); only 2lb higher than when winning at Hamilton last August (first run after wind surgery); failed to beat a rival in his two subsequent runs; unlikely to find it easy dominating in this field.

25/1

10th
18 (11)
Northcliff

20/1

Form: 028077

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden; well treated on best form but he's gone the wrong way in recent starts and the addition of cheekpieces is not enough to tempt.
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1st

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Northcliff

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Now 16lb lower than when winning at Ascot (6f, good to firm; also suited by 7f) on stable debut last spring, but finished well down the field in all four AW sprints since December and returns to turf with lots to prove.

20/1

8th

7

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Northcliff

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Thomas Faulkner

This his time of year, with two May wins in 2024 and a hat-trick last spring; arrives off the back of a string of modest efforts, though, the returning visor not making much difference last time.

20/1

11th

2

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Northcliff

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Landed a turf hat-trick for the visor first going on last spring (won twice in May the year before too); well held in two AW runs from wide stalls this winter and can do better at this lower level with the visor back in place.

20/1

11th
17 (14)
Thaki

14/1

Form: 331671 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins for current stable this summer and he won quite nicely at Ayr last week; 4lb rise in a stronger race could find him out.
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1

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Thaki

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Katie Scott

Regained the winning thread at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and remains favourably treated on peak form; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Thaki

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

made virtually all, hung right from over 1f out, clear with one other and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well

10/1

Form: 714406 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
6f win at Thirsk in May off 2lb lower; his fourth at Haydock in June was also good but he's underperformed the last twice, albeit worth the benefit of the doubt on the ground at Goodwood two weeks ago; has won over C&D; not out of it, for all that a central draw means a decision will have to be made.
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5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

6th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.

9/1

13th
14 (4)
Selbys Pride

28/1

Form: 87-905 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
6f on softer than good won't faze her and she has a career-low mark; two runs this season don't make her an obvious winner today, though.
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6th

6

(10)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

19:50 Doncaster

Selbys Pride

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Shaped with promise when second on 6f Newcastle reappearance but has something to prove after two lesser runs on turf since.

14/1

Form: 035154 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Her four wins have come over 5f, most recently at Thirsk in June off 2lb lower; not so good twice since and she'll probably prove vulnerable to stronger stayers today.
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9th

4

(8)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Carlisle

Lotus Rose

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

slowly away, always behind

15/2

5th

2

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Lotus Rose

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

taken down early, led

11/4

4th

11

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Lotus Rose

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Expensive to follow this season but well handicapped and made the frame on her previous visit here; unlikely to be far away.

8/1

12/1

Form: 9151-7 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 with a couple of 6f wins at Kempton; shaped as though the run would bring him on when seventh behind Roundhay Park at York last month; front-runner who looks high in the weights on balance.
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1st

6

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Holbache

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Multiple sprint winner who runs here for the first time; 3lb higher than when last winning at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last September; not badly treated on that form but has yet to produce one of his better efforts following a break.

16/1

3rd

3

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Holbache

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Below best at Leicester recently; had won two of his three 6f starts previously but he hasn't run on the AW for over a year and has been better on Polytrack than Tapeta in the past.

7/1

3

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Holbache

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Has returned to 6f for last three races and produced figures of 121; had his race won some way out here four weeks ago (on good) and should go well again despite the 6lb rise.

7/2

Form: 0-0048 CD

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Seven wins and six placed efforts from his 21 races at this track; slow to get going this year but he's dropped to a good mark and penultimate effort was encouraging; headgear left off today but he was third in the main event off an 8lb higher mark last year and a big run should be forthcoming.
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2nd

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Marks Choice

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Standing dish at Ripon, where he's recorded ten of his 12 wins; his 71st start is his first here; below par in both starts this season; drops 2lb but perhaps needs further favours from the handicapper to win again.

10/1

6th

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten-time course winner who ended last season with two wins (6f/5f) at Ripon; struggled on Thirsk reappearance last month but he doesn't have a great record when fresh and he's not ruled out back at his favoured track; acts on good to firm and soft.

11/2

15th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Marks Choice

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Gemma Tutty

Best known as a Ripon specialist with ten wins there, including his last two starts of 2025; has won fresh, but has tended to need his reappearance in recent years.

7/1

Form: 110006 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won two 5f handicaps in Scotland in May and he's quickly dropped back 1lb below his last winning mark; he does look to have gone off the boil though and this race looks too competitive.
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5th

3

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Jordan Electrics

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jim Goldie

Spent last year in the grip of the handicapper after seven wins in 2024; more leniently treated now and ran respectably when sixth of 28 in the 7f Victoria Cup at Ascot; seemed unsuited by drop back to 5f next time; this intermediate trip is probably ideal these days and he commands respect.

10/1

9th

1

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Nine course wins to his name from 22 starts here (3-7 over C&D); in good form of late, having spent last year in the grip of the handicapper, but that was over 7f and whether he still has the toe for 5f, at his age off this mark, is the question; yard also runs Woohoo.

6/1

6th

22

(27)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Jordan Electrics

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran who had raced only over sprint distances until a resurgent effort (second of 18) upped to 7f at Newmarket last time; goes back up in class and seems unlikely to land a Victoria Cup aged ten; gained last five wins, all in 2024, at Hamilton.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-5554 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo (RPR 93); stood little racing since but there were signs he retained ability when a close fourth at Newbury in June (6f, good; blinkered for just the second time); sold for 22,000gns last month; type that Ruth Carr is likely to find the key to at some point and he could be well drawn.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Absolutelyflawless, Golden Duke

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £246.90
Straight Forecast £142.25
Tricast £925.36
Trifecta £4018.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Of Bel Lir

RP RATINGS:

Holbache

TOPSPEED:

Cooperation

The Times:

Fortamour

D Express:

Northcliff

The Star:

American Star

The Guardian:

Thornaby Pearl

Telegraph:

Thaki

Daily Mail:

Mark's Choice

POSTDATA:

Roundhay Park

NEWMARKET:

Prince Of Bel Lir

The Sun:

Holbache

Daily Mirror:

Cooperation

Daily Record:

Fortamour