April 18 / 15.07 Ripon

15.07

Heavy

Ripon Silver Bowl Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Ripon Silver Bowl Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 845-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
The only runner to come stands' side at Catterick on his handicap debut two weeks ago (5f, heavy) and that may not have been a hindrance; beaten 5l into third there but it did offer hope of better and he's drawn against the rail today; contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(10)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Vince LAmour

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner in 2024; finished down the field in the Silver Cup at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago but he ran well at Thirsk (5f, good) the time before and should be happier back at 5f; others preferred, however.

16/1

15th

17

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5f win here off 2lb higher in May; quiet afterwards until reviving with a second of six at Thirsk last week; has a C&D win on his record but rarely seen over 6f in recent times.

16/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Vince LAmour

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded his fifth turf win when scoring at Ripon (5f, good) in May but he's struggled since and has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 9325-5

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Didn't match his 2yo best when down the field at Newcastle five weeks ago (7f); return to 6f a plus and although he's untried on turf slower than good, his half-brother Morse won well on heavy this month; can do better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Mr Irrelevant

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leaders when edged left over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

5/2

1st

3

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:10 Hamilton

Mr Irrelevant

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

Return to 7f backfired last weekend when bidding for a hat-trick; has form figures of 32211 over 6f, the wins gained at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft); remains of interest, back down in trip.

5/1

15th

4

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Mr Irrelevant

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

Progressing well this season, winning 6f handicaps at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft) on last two starts; 5lb higher than last time (up 11lb in total); a chance, although below par on his only go at 7f.

9/1

Form: 52466-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second of nine at Thirsk on his nursery debut last July (6f, soft); failed to build on that afterwards but he returns to action off a reduced mark and a wind operation over the winter could have helped.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Woodleigh

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Roger Fell

Acts on good to firm and soft; all five wins have been on turf and he's scored three times since May including at Redcar (1m2f, good) last Saturday; that was a narrow success but he's only 2lb higher and he has won at Ripon in the past; key player.

3/1

1st

9

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Redcar

Woodleigh

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Recorded his second win over C&D (good to firm) in May and followed up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) the following month; has been in a battle with the handicapper since and probably needs to come down a few pounds.

8/1

5th

4

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Woodleigh

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Course winner (6f); wins at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) and Doncaster (1m, good to soft) this summer but he has come up short on his last three runs; needs more to take this.

12/1

14/1

Form: 15230- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
6f win at Ffos Las last summer when trained by Archie Watson (soft); mixed record afterwards; sold for 15,000gns in October; career best required on his stable debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Without Flaw

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Cashed in on her reduced mark when scoring at Catterick (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; back up 4lb but she won off higher last term and warrants consideration.

11/2

1st

1

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Without Flaw

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Made the frame a couple of times earlier this season and she's well handicapped on that form, but her last three performances haven't come up to scratch and she needs to raise her game.

11/2

6th

9

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Without Flaw

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tina Jackson

Dual C&D winner last July (good to firm/soft); yet to hit top form this season, although hasn't been beaten far on last two runs.

8/1

5th
7 (4)
Emu War

6/1

Form: 8334-5

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Might have needed her recent reappearance/handicap debut; promise on soft as a 2yo; needs more but it's not out of the question.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(7)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:15 Beverley

Emu War

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Below par in heavy-ground claimer at Leicester last time, taking record to 0-9; ordinary filly but some of her form gives cause for optimism off this reduced mark.

10/1

4th

5

(1)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Leicester

Emu War

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

in rear

11/2

6th
1 (6)
Fenlander

3/1

Form: 653-

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
His three winning siblings all handled heavy ground and he showed aptitude for soft when third at Yarmouth last October (6f); has undergone wind surgery prior to this reappearance/handicap debut; more to come this year and could snare the stands' rail from stall 6; leading contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fenlander

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Hit a purple patch when completing a quick hat-trick at Nottingham (6f) in June; posted a respectable fifth of ten at Newmarket (6f) last time and very much one to consider given he has run well on all three previous visits here.

5/1

5th

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Fenlander

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pam Sly

Close third to Spring Bloom over C&D last week when bidding for a four-timer after wins elsewhere (maiden previously); still on career-high mark but, by the same token, remains in good form; not dismissed.

5/1

3rd

4

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Fenlander

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Took 17 attempts to get off the mark but now on a four-timer after wins at Leicester (twice) and Nottingham in recent months (all 6f on good/good to firm); only up another 2lb and merits plenty of respect in his current mood.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 422-23

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Promise at two, including on soft (untried on heavy); well short of that level in two AW runs this year (tried in cheekpieces last time) and hopes pinned on the return to grass perking him up; handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Ingleby Archie

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained a first victory of 2026 at Nottingham (6f) in June and in good form since, leading for long way when fifth of 21 in 6f York handicap 29 days ago; this course winner can go very well eased 1lb here.

9/2

5th

16

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Ingleby Archie

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Had strong handicap form over C&D last summer and he is well handicapped on last July's second here (behind Aberama Gold); running well in small-field events this year; should give it another good go.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.70
Straight Forecast £42.04
Trifecta £242.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fenlander

RP RATINGS:

Vince L'Amour

Telegraph:

Ingleby Archie

POSTDATA:

Emu War

The Sun:

Ingleby Archie

The Guardian:

Emu War

The Times:

Fenlander

Daily Mail:

Fenlander

The Star:

Fenlander

D Express:

Vince L'Amour

Daily Mirror:

Vince L'Amour

Daily Record:

Vince L'Amour