August 29 / 14.15 Ripon

14.15

Good

Green Scheme Discounts For Greener Travel Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Green Scheme Discounts For Greener Travel Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.10
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 349177 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All wins have come in the summer/early autumn, including over C&D; has been rather hit and miss lately, though, and there's not much wiggle room off this mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Bollin Margaret

11st 4lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Form has been in and out this season, but she made it three wins for the campaign (1m4f/1m2f) when landing an apprentice handicap at Ripon last Tuesday and she escapes a penalty today; has to be in calculations.

7/2

1st

8

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Bollin Margaret

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, prominent, switched right over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, always doing enough

14/1

7th

11

(4)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:30 Windsor

Bollin Margaret

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

18/1

2nd
2 (6)
Tele Red

5/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 230113 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Better than ever of late, looking a bit unlucky not to go closer when chasing a hat-trick off today's mark last time; the return to further shouldn't pose any problems and he holds leading claims once more.
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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

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 674934 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Offering more off today's career-low mark lately, including when not beaten far at Redcar over the weekend; this race looks a bit stronger if anything, though, so he needs to find more from somewhere.
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12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

11th

13

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:50 Fontwell

Tarbaan

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Flat form has largely deteriorated in the last 12 months; shaped better than the bare result over C&D on hurdles debut but suffered a heavy defeat at Fakenham later in October.

33/1

Form: 3-2113 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two solid wins in early summer but maybe found this mark beyond him when beaten at a short price last time; having 7lb taken off by Lewis Chalkley (1-17; all for this yard) won't hurt though.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Leicester

Unplugged

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Boasts a good record at Pontefract, where he should have notched a fourth win early last month, and today's similarly stiff 1m2f should suit; not as consistent now, unsurprisingly given his age, but is still more than capable at this level.

8/1

2

(8)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Unplugged

10st 13lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unraced here; goes particularly well at Pontefract where he just failed to catch Star Start over 1m2f last time; stays this far and should be on the scene.

11/4

2nd

1

(3)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Unplugged

11st 2lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

9yo who has an excellent record at Pontefract, most recently taking advantage of a reduced mark in a 1m2f amateurs' event in June under Serena Brotherton; back up 4lb and well beaten at Haydock latest but has to be of interest back here unless the ground is softer than good.

7/2

Form: 115438 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made all off a 6lb lower mark over C&D in June; inconsistent since but in slightly better company, including when third to Tele Red at York, and the return to further on drying ground ought to suit.
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7th

1

(3)

21st Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Dungar Glory

10st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

All turf wins, including two fillies' handicaps this year, on good ground but she has form on soft; close third in similar event at Ripon most recently; likely player if taking well to added visor.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Ripon

Dungar Glory

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Her three handicap wins have all come from the front, including twice round here; back in form last Tuesday (9.7f; again didn't lead) but there's not much wiggle room off this mark and an easy 1m on quicker ground is a bare minimum now.

10/1

5th

1

(9)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Dungar Glory

10st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

prominent, challenging 2f out, no extra final 110yds

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3800-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way during a limited campaign last year but is low mileage and offered more from the front on his recent comeback; that gave something to build on.
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8th

2

(6)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

King Triton

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position under 2f out, soon no impression

11/2

5th

1

(3)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Triton

10st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Only win was in a Thirsk novice back in June 2021; mixed form since; recent efforts not particularly inspiring; others stronger.

13/2

9th

4

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

King Triton

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Lost his way during a limited campaign last year and has gone backwards this season, each time from the front; has it to prove on Tapeta debut.

10/1

Form: 771229 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Didn't see it out on heavy going last time but he'd previously been in good form for last year's successful yard and ought to fare better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

33/1

Form: -40687

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in Ireland and he's regressed for this yard; this is tougher than the races he's been contesting of late and he's 3lb out of the handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Cedar Rapids

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Continues to drop down the weights but has poor 1-30 strike-rate and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent.

25/1

8th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Cedar Rapids

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, increased tempo and 3 lengths ahead over 3f out, much reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

33/1

7th

2

(2)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Cedar Rapids

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Creditable fourth on stable debut (1m2f, soft) at Ripon in May but not in such good form more recently; well treated now but a bit to prove.

8/1

Form: -37556

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Not running badly since returned to turf and is now only 1lb higher than for last summer's win; another with each-way claims in an open handicap.
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15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Master Of Combat

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Frost

Runner-up twice in a row on AW in the winter before two heavy defeats; didn't run badly back on turf at Haydock (1m, good) last month after a break but the AW seems to be his preferred sphere (just 1-15 on grass).

33/1

7th

7

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

Master Of Combat

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner but he was disappointing at Southwell (1m) in his final two runs during the winter; has won on turf but that was a long time ago and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; opposable on return.

16/1

11th

4

(6)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Of Combat

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Disappointing here three weeks ago but he'd been in good form beforehand, second at Wolverhampton and Lingfield around the turn of the year; needs a full revival to win though.

8/1

Form: 9-9256 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Benoit De La Sayette over this trip last summer, latterly off a 2lb lower mark; showed enough in early summer to suggest he wants considering back from a two-month break.
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10th

6

(4)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Magical Mile

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

held up in rear, no impression from 3f out

10/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

19:40 Haydock

Magical Mile

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Ismail Mohammed

Won four times last year at up to 1m2f; creditable second of 12 at Sandown (1m2f, good) last month and ran well enough to think he's still in form when fifth at Lingfield a fortnight ago.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £89.30
Straight Forecast £60.75
Tricast £205.95
Trifecta £498.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tele Red

The Guardian:

Unplugged

POSTDATA:

Tarbaan

The Times:

Dungar Glory

RP RATINGS:

King Triton

TOPSPEED:

Bringbackmemories

D Express:

Magical Mile

NEWMARKET:

Tarbaan

The Sun:

Dungar Glory

Telegraph:

Tele Red

Daily Record:

Tele Red

The Star:

King Triton

Daily Mail:

Unplugged

Daily Mirror:

Unplugged