16.30

J: David Nolan

10/1 (Won)

Win: £5.00
Place: £1.80

Form: 213575 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

C&D winner in the spring off a 2lb lower mark who's lost his way since; is adaptable regarding ground and tactics and perhaps the headgear coming off again will help.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
15 (12)	11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2	14:05 York Ey Up Its The Boss 8st 4lb J: Andrew Mullen T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood	Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today.	25/1
7 (10)	13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 2	16:50 Doncaster Ey Up Its The Boss 8st 9lb J: Mason Paetel T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood	Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.	14/1
6th 3 (6)	25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2	15:50 Ripon Ey Up Its The Boss 9st 12lb J: David Nolan T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood	Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though.	9/1

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15

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today.

25/1

7

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though.

9/1

2nd

6 (3)

Secret World

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

4/1

Place: £2.00

Form: 370387

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Made the running on her first three starts and it's possible she will again in a field lacking pace; has to prove her stamina but she didn't fare badly from a wide stall round Beverley last time and this is less competitive.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10 (9)	28th Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y	16:05 Curragh Secret World 9st 6lb J: Christine Worrell T: Gerard O’Leary	Pulled up after a very slow start at Leopardstown last month but was only beaten roughly 2l on her yard debut/seasonal return at Navan in April and was well backed that day; not ruled out.	7/1
2 (3)	16th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y	18:48 Leopardstown Secret World 9st 8lb J: Ben Coen T: Gerard O’Leary	AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.	4/1
2 (3)	16th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y	18:48 Leopardstown Secret World 9st 8lb J: Ben Coen T: Gerard O’Leary	AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.	4/1

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10

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

9st 6lb

Pulled up after a very slow start at Leopardstown last month but was only beaten roughly 2l on her yard debut/seasonal return at Navan in April and was well backed that day; not ruled out.

7/1

2

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

9st 8lb

AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.

4/1

2

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

9st 8lb

AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.

4/1

3rd

4 (2)

Poets Dawn

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

5/2

Form: 579342 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Veteran who's back on his last winning mark and has always liked it here; won't mind going back up in trip and has fair claims of adding to his yard's 2020 and 2021 wins in this race.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 6 (5)	18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 4	15:53 Ripon Poets Dawn 9st 2lb J: Sean Kirrane T: Tim Easterby	11yo who has been up and down this season but has won twice, including over C&D (good), and he ran pretty well when third here (1m, good) last time; finished third in this last year and he could give a good account.	7/1
3rd 4 (6)	6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5	19:09 Ripon Poets Dawn 9st 6lb J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	Veteran whose 2026 wins at Ripon (1m2f) and Musselburgh (1m1f) show that he retains plenty of vitality; form dipped when back at this venue last time, so needs to rebound.	8/1
6th 3 (5)	18th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5	14:50 Ripon Poets Dawn 9st 9lb J: Sean Kirrane T: Tim Easterby	Best when allowed to dominate, so this track suits his style of running; two wins already this year, here and at Musselburgh (1m1f); sits 3lb above his last winning mark, but still posted a creditable effort in a stronger race than this at York (sixth of 18; 28-1) last week.	7/1

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1st

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

9st 2lb

11yo who has been up and down this season but has won twice, including over C&D (good), and he ran pretty well when third here (1m, good) last time; finished third in this last year and he could give a good account.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

9st 6lb

Veteran whose 2026 wins at Ripon (1m2f) and Musselburgh (1m1f) show that he retains plenty of vitality; form dipped when back at this venue last time, so needs to rebound.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

9st 9lb

Best when allowed to dominate, so this track suits his style of running; two wins already this year, here and at Musselburgh (1m1f); sits 3lb above his last winning mark, but still posted a creditable effort in a stronger race than this at York (sixth of 18; 28-1) last week.

7/1

OUR TIP

4th

2 (6)

Arkendale

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

7/1

Form: 7-6350

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Has only run on good to soft and slower ground on turf and has been patchy this year (1m-1m4f), running below par in two forms of headgear (off today) latterly; stable form is a plus but he has it to prove.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 2 (11)	28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6	13:20 Leicester Arkendale 11st 1lb J: Mr Lucas Murphy T: Barry Brennan	Rediscovered some form when a front-running third at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) before never dangerous on AW earlier this month; has since changed hands and left Billy Aprahamian; acts on soft but not proven over this far.	14/1
10th 2 (11)	28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6	13:20 Leicester Arkendale 11st 1lb J: Mr Lucas Murphy T: Barry Brennan	Rediscovered some form when a front-running third at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) before never dangerous on AW earlier this month; has since changed hands and left Billy Aprahamian; acts on soft but not proven over this far.	14/1

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10th

2

(11)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

11st 1lb

Rediscovered some form when a front-running third at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) before never dangerous on AW earlier this month; has since changed hands and left Billy Aprahamian; acts on soft but not proven over this far.

14/1

10th

2

(11)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

11st 1lb

Rediscovered some form when a front-running third at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) before never dangerous on AW earlier this month; has since changed hands and left Billy Aprahamian; acts on soft but not proven over this far.

14/1

5th

1 (1)

Dawn Of Liberation

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

7/2

Form: 486955

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Not as good now but is on a competitive mark and ran fairly from a wide stall over 1m here last time; stamina is the big concern, especially given he can pull hard and may again in today's smaller field.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
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

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3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

9st 5lb

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

9st 5lb

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

5 (5)

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

4/1

Form: 528-83 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Infrequent winner who lacks consistency these days and tends to do his racing over a bit shorter now; offered more back from a break here four weeks ago, though, and is fairly treated, so needs considering.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 3 (1)	29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5	14:30 Pontefract Sandret 10st 13lb J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen T: Sam England	Veteran who has been ridden by Rebecca Hitchen since joining current yard, posting form figures of 31216; hindered by wide trip in AW contest on reappearance most recently; could go well with that outing under his belt.	12/1
6th 4 (12)	16th Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5	17:15 Wolverhampton (AW) Sandret 10st 11lb J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen T: Sam England	Two wins for Rebecca Hitchen last summer; fine on Tapeta but returns from ten months off looking high enough in the weights and he's entitled to need the run at his age.	12/1
2 (5)	29th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 6	14:05 Thirsk Sandret 11st 2lb J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen T: Sam England	In good form for new yard this summer, recording a comfortable win at Redcar (1m, good) in July and just as good when second at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago (both under Rebecca Hitchen); another prominent showing is on the cards with the return to 1m in his favour.	7/2

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8th

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Veteran who has been ridden by Rebecca Hitchen since joining current yard, posting form figures of 31216; hindered by wide trip in AW contest on reappearance most recently; could go well with that outing under his belt.

12/1

6th

4

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Two wins for Rebecca Hitchen last summer; fine on Tapeta but returns from ten months off looking high enough in the weights and he's entitled to need the run at his age.

12/1

2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk