July 20 / 16.30 Ripon

16.30

Soft

Sky Bet Supporting Matt Hampson Foundation Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Sky Bet Supporting Matt Hampson Foundation Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 512794 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ideally suited by give in the ground, latest win being over 1m at Pontefract on soft ground in April; fair fourth over same C&D on good to firm last time; a possible.
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7th

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

On The River

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

On The River

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harriet Bethell

The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix.

3/1

5th

21

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

On The River

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Suited by ground softer than good; record of 11-52 on turf features a win off 2lb higher in the 2025 Carlisle Bell; respectable second to Prosperitas at Doncaster on last appearance; competitively weighted.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 431321 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has won six times over this C&D, the latest 12 days ago when beating a subsequent winner by a nose on good going; up 5lb but has won off higher marks in the past; well drawn and a chance if the ground dries out (best form on good/fast ground).
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8th

10

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Garden Oasis

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Front-running 11yo with seven course wins, the latest gained over 1m (good) last spring; creditable placed efforts on his last three starts (including C&D) and should give it another good shot, for all this is a higher grade than he's been contesting.

7/1

3rd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Garden Oasis

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who won three times last year, including this race (good to firm); this front-runner has been placed at Pontefract (1m, good) and Ripon (1m2f, good) on his last two starts; 3-5 at Ayr and he's on the shortlist.

8/1

3rd

2

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Garden Oasis

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

14-time winner including seven times at Ripon; his last success was off 5lb higher last summer and he returned to form with a second at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; hasn't run over this far for a long time but he used to be effective at this trip and most of his wins have been in May-August.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 070070 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2020 (good to soft); latest win was in a 7f Newcastle handicap in December but out of form since then (well beaten at Haydock last time); has plenty to prove at present.
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12th

12

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

midfield towards far side

20/1

6th

8

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Master Zoffany

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; close third on penultimate start, inconsistent otherwise this year; three-time winner at Chester and has possibilities back here, provided he takes well to first-time visor.

16/1

11th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

7f course winner who had dropped 6lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last December when beaten less than a length into third of 11 at Ripon (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; races off the same mark but this trip looks to be right on the limit of his stamina.

10/1

8/1

Form: 00-073

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ex-French; hasn't won since his juvenile days but after two modest runs this season, shaped better when third of nine at Pontefract last time (1m, good to firm) having raced wide throughout; on a fair mark; quite interesting.
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6th

6

(14)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:43 Doncaster

Bennetot

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

in rear, some headway over 1f out, no telling impression

12/1

11th

4

(4)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Bennetot

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and has run well in defeat on his four starts since, on the latest finishing fourth of 31 in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (1m1f, soft); one of two solid contenders for the yard.

9/1

4th

23

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Bennetot

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and has run well in defeat on his three starts since (1m/1m2f, good to firm-soft); each-way possible.

20/1

Form: 248695 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Coming down the ratings, but hasn't been in the best of form since two decent AW runs in March/April; not entirely disgraced when fifth at Ayr last time but more needed.
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3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

5th

5

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Five-time winner, three times at around 1m2f (good/good to firm) last summer; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's been quiet in two runs this spring and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

6th

3

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three times last summer and ran well when placed subsequently; well held when tenth of 12 on his return at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) three weeks ago and is still 2lb higher than his last winning mark.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 76064- D

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Veteran; 7f Thirsk winner last season, but lacks a recent run (no great record fresh) and others look stronger.
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11th

1

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Scottish Summit

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Geoffrey Harker

steadied start, switched left soon after start, held up in rear

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Ripon

Scottish Summit

10st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

midfield, not clear run against rail over 2f out, soon switched left, headway over 1f out, went third when bit short of room towards finish

10/1

4th

6

(4)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Thirsk

Scottish Summit

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

in touch with leaders against rail

16/1

Form: 5-5712 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a Lingfield (1m, AW) novice last season; subsequently gelded and given a wind op; won a Salisbury handicap over 7f last month (good to firm) and is one with a chance, particularly if the ground dries out.
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9th

6

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Pumalin Park

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Only 2lb higher than for his Salisbury win (7f, good to firm) in July; held his form since and he has the assistance of a useful claimer in the saddle; each-way shout.

9/1

6th

9

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Pumalin Park

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Hasn't really kicked on from his 7f win at Salisbury in June but has posted some fair efforts; in top hands and this lightly raced 4yo may be able to take a sizeable step forward at some stage.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Pumalin Park

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Recorded his second win when scoring at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in June and was a good second at Kempton next time; didn't fire at Ripon 13 days ago but that was on slow ground and he could resume his progress here; in the mix.

5/1

10/1

Form: 2-0784 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Not won on turf since Windsor success in May 2022 (1m, good to firm); has won on AW since; back on a good mark, fair fourth at Windsor last time (1m, good to firm) so could go well.
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9th

4

(4)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Excel Power

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent

14/1

8th

2

(7)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ripon

Excel Power

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Not won on turf since Windsor success in May 2022 (1m, good to firm); has won on AW since; back on a good mark, fair fourth at Windsor last time (1m, good to firm) so could go well.

10/1

Form: 399108 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won Thirsk Hunt Cup in May (1m, good to soft; first-time hood) but has been out of sorts since; on a fair mark, hood retained but plenty to prove at present.
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9th

4

(10)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ripon

Titan Rock

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

held up in rear

14/1

33/1

Form: 007/77

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ex-Alan King; has won twice on 9.5f on AW and once over 6f on turf (good); hasn't recaptured his form since a 611-day break before this season; others have stronger claims.
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5th

13

(13)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Fountain Cross

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

slowly away

33/1

10th

12

(3)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ripon

Fountain Cross

8st 8lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Tim Easterby

Ex-Alan King; has won twice on 9.5f on AW and once over 6f on turf (good); hasn't recaptured his form since a 611-day break before this season; others have stronger claims.

33/1

7th

2

(6)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Fountain Cross

9st 8lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

33/1

Form: 02190-

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; both wins have been on heavy ground, latest a 7f Down Royal handicap last September (heavy) when with Joseph O'Brien; makes debut for new yard; first run at 1m; drying ground a negative.
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3

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

6yo who has a regressive profile but he kept on into mid-division over 7f here (good to soft) three weeks ago and the return to 1m and more testing ground could be in his favour, with both wins having come on heavy going; interesting contender off an ever-falling mark.

9/1

1

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Gained his Irish wins on heavy ground and he produced a clear best effort for current yard on soft (now 9lb lower) when fourth of nine at Redcar last November; revival plausible when he returns to those conditions.

20/1

Non-runners

Thunder Roar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £19.84
Tricast £117.50
Trifecta £133.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Garden Oasis

SPOTLIGHT:

Pumalin Park

Telegraph:

Bennetot

TOPSPEED:

Thunder Roar

Daily Mirror:

On The River

NEWMARKET:

Pumalin Park

D Express:

Pumalin Park

The Sun:

Pumalin Park

The Star:

Pumalin Park

POSTDATA:

Garden Oasis

The Times:

Garden Oasis

The Guardian:

Garden Oasis

Daily Mail:

Garden Oasis

Daily Record:

Garden Oasis