August 17 / 15.20 Ripon

15.20

Good

William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 17 runners
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William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 023840 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
His best effort last season came when pouncing late in a C&D handicap last September; made a winning reappearance at Beverley in April (5f, soft) and while he's been unable to add to that success, he's regularly hinted at better; last two starts (good to firm) especially suggest he has what it takes to win a race like this, away from the main action at York and then considerably better than the result in the Stewards' Cup where he travelled with purpose from a tough draw before running into traffic issues; the stable runs four but he's the mount of Oisin Orr and looks to have plenty in his favour.
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9th

20

(21)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Dare To Hope

8st 13lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Strong at the finish when repelling stablemate Ramazan in the Great St Wilfrid five weeks ago; no obvious excuse when midfield at York off this mark one week later; stable may have stronger claims elsewhere.

25/1

7th

9

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dare To Hope

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He had been bubbling away nicely prior to enjoying his finest hour in last week's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good), digging deep to hold off a smart stablemate; 6lb rise takes him into new territory but he ran well over C&D last month and there could be more improvement lurking.

15/2

1st

10

(16)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Dare To Hope

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

raced near side

15/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -22878 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Tough handicapper who is 2lb lower than when pipped in the Victoria Cup in May; another fine effort when eighth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood two weeks ago, not ideally drawn as things panned out; has a big sprint handicap in him but Ayr next month might prove a better fit; visor left off once again; one of four runners for Richard Fahey.
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23th

21

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ramazan

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has left an imprint on some of the best-known handicaps, such as when only just losing out in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good) in May 2024; has not aspired to those heights in 2025 but he's 9lb lower than for the aforementioned run and promising Warren Fentiman claims 5lb; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 153302 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Usually seen plying his trade at a lower level; he ran well at Redcar last week (second to a well-handicapped opponent) on his first run after a wind operation; runs off the same mark but others have stronger claims.
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8th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

No win since May 2025 (Thirsk) but is rated 14lb lower as a result; had every chance when fourth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; beaten over 6l) 17 days ago; more required here with Paul Mulrennan back aboard.

10/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Bryan Smart

Sole start here saw him finish eighth in the 2023 edition of this; picked up a Thirsk handicap last May but no wins since and his last two efforts have been modest, albeit he fluffed the start last time; career-low mark.

11/1

10th

3

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Secret Guest

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency now and has become hard to win with; down to a career-low mark but his record here is far from exciting and he's some way down the pecking order.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 703300 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Having his fourth run in this race and the gods haven't shone on him in earlier efforts, first home on his side in both 2019 (second) and 2022 (fourth) before only just failing to peg back the winner 12 months ago; his Bunbury Cup third last month came off a 4lb higher mark and this isn't as demanding as his last two assignments; he'd be a worthy winner but there's a suspicion the line will be coming to soon once again.
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9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Summerghand

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.

11/2

7th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Summerghand

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.

7/1

Form: 001006 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Only 2lb higher than for his third in this race 12 months ago, a run that was followed by an impressive win in the Ayr Silver Cup; better than ever when scoring at Thirsk in May (6f, good to soft) and his latest Goodwood run (7f, good to firm) suggested he was still in top form; the ground would be slower than good in an ideal world for him, but he can't be discounted.
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5th

8

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Wobwobwob

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

10lb lower than when runner-up here (6f, heavy) last October and a market check is advised; however, this 8yo has had a regressive campaign and needs to leave his last three performances miles behind.

25/1

8th

6

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Wobwobwob

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Without a victory since 2024 and he was retried in a visor when beating one in 6f Hamilton handicap 11 days ago; blinkers and tongue-strap are fitted here.

25/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Wobwobwob

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Well handicapped on his old form but last win was over two years ago and he's been out of sorts this season; this drop back in trip is no problem but he needs a major revival; visor reapplied.

25/1

20/1

Form: 434810 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Successful at Pontefract in June (6f, good to firm) on his only run at the trip this summer; behind Wobwobwob at Goodwood last time; has run well over C&D before but could prove vulnerable once again.
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4th

5

(5)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

C&D win last April came off a 5lb higher mark; good second at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but unable to back it up at Southwell one week later (both 7f); chance if back to his best.

10/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

Form: -03420 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ran well for second in a deep York handicap in June (6f, good to soft); not in the same form on Tapeta seven weeks ago; a 3yo won this race 12 months ago but it's likely this one needs to take a good step forward to come out on top.
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12

(12)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Almarada Prince

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Series of good runs this summer but his losing run is up to 16 and he has a wide stall to negotiate; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Almarada Prince

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Without a victory since 2024 but he comes here in very good nick, runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Ripon last two outings; yard has excellent record in this so he's a player.

100/30

2nd

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Almarada Prince

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Winless since 2024 but he's holding his form well this summer, posting a good second of 21 in 6f York handicap in July; very much one to consider despite 2lb weights rise.

11/4

10/1

Form: 391462 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; his two wins this year were over C&D in May and a defeat of Bosh at Chester in June (6f, good); another solid effort when fourth to Manila Scouse at Chepstow nine days ago; it's asking a lot of her to dominate in this field though.
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8th

1

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Radio Goo Goo

9st 12lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:15 Chester

Radio Goo Goo

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

16/1

Form: 2-2428 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
He's been in good order since returning from a year on the sidelines and the bare form of his Ascot second last month (5f, good to firm) looks good; he was gifted a soft lead there though and has since finished well held at Haydock; others look stronger.
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11th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Emperor Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Keady

Ran a stormer over C&D on his seasonal return; the ground went against him at Epsom on Derby day and he has quickly bounced back with placed efforts at Beverley and Newmarket; up 2lb for latest near-miss but still on a good mark; Oisin Murphy booked; decent chance.

7/1

3rd

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Emperor Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

18/1

Form: 8-1544 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Both his handicap runs have been respectable without suggesting he was ahead of his mark; stall 1 is potentially troublesome too and he has enough to prove in a big-field contest such as this.
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7th

2

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Aramram

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Escapes a penalty for his Listed win at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; his last two runs haven't been his best but there have been mitigating factors; has a course win on his record and he should go well.

16/1

18th

3

(18)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Aramram

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Only seventh in this race 12 months ago when 10lb lower; his improved form this spring has warranted this lofty mark and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last month (off 1lb higher), doing best of the far-side group; still looks up against it here.

40/1

6th

3

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Aramram

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Listed winner at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March before close second in Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket (6f, good); returned to form when first of four in the far-side group in the Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago; has something to find in today's company but he's 2-3 on soft ground and is not ruled out each-way.

20/1

12/1

Form: 172401 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Game front-running success at Hamilton in June (beat Dare To Hope) and he took his form to a new level with a smooth win at Chepstow nine days ago (5f, good to soft); effective on undulating tracks (has run well here in the past) but a 7lb rise since last time could leave him vulnerable.
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2nd

6

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Manila Scouse

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner as 2yo; useful type who is 2lb lower than for his Ayr win (6f, good) in July but he hasn't been in the same form of late and it's hard to argue that a return to form is imminent.

16/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Manila Scouse

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Only 2lb higher than when beating 16 rivals in a 6f handicap at Ayr in July; struggled since but the ability is there if this is a going day.

12/1

12th

13

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways at Ayr (6f) in July but well below par both runs since and he failed to beat a rival in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last time; needs to take a major step forward.

33/1

12th
17 (12)
Rock Opera

16/1

Form: 421934 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this summer, keeping on well from the rear to take third at York three weeks ago; hopeless task trying to come from well off the pace at Windsor on Thursday and it was another fine run; this could set up more favourably; one of four runners for the yard.
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3rd

14

(12)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Rock Opera

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has struggled since finishing first and second over 6f at Pontefract (both good) at the start of the summer but is well handicapped again; has yet to prove himself at 7f, though.

16/1

10th

10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

12/1

Form: -58545 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper on slow ground as a 4yo, winning the Stewards' Cup consolation before finishing sixth in this race last summer; well treated now, some 7lb lower than last year, and recent signs have been more encouraging; slower ground would suit better though.
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6th

1

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

Monsieur Kodi

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won a 7f AW handicap in February; two solid AW runs (6f) in July and he should go well back on turf; rain won't hurt his chance.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner who showed more back on Tapeta last time, when drawn wide and inclined to hang right at Wolverhampton; remains pretty consistent and is on a competitive mark, so there are positives.

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has nine career wins, the most recent at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February off 2lb lower; should be better for his fourth of eight at Lingfield (6f, soft) last month and has won off 8lb higher when in his prime; not out of this.

10/1

9/1

Form: 8-0861 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Exploited some help from the handicapper when winning a competitive fillies' handicap at Goodwood 18 days ago (6f, good to firm); showed a tremendous attitude on that occasion and a 3lb rise still leaves her feasibly weighted; looks the likeliest leader up the far side should the field split; has more races in her for this yard.
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4th

1

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Kitai

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

led narrowly, headed over 1f out, edged right 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

4th

1

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Kitai

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

led narrowly, headed over 1f out, edged right 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 06-100 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Looked good at Doncaster on his reappearance in April (6f, soft); struggled in fiercely competitive handicaps at York and Newcastle since; successful on his only run at Ripon (2019); has the ability to go well in a race like this and his yard is never to be underestimated in the big sprints.
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9th

7

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Magical Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

8yo who has finished down the field on his last four runs and needs a major turnaround; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning in a big field over C&D (soft) in April on his last run here, and his good record at Doncaster also includes a win in this race in 2021; dangerous to dismiss.

12/1

9th

3

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Three heavy defeats have followed his impressive Doncaster win in April (6f, soft); not the easiest to predict but conditions won't be an issue and he's dangerous to write off.

14/1

15th

3

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

raced near side

33/1

33/1

Form: 0117- D

Last run: 270 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won two AW events as a 2yo (5f/6f); pulled too hard on his nursery debut when last seen nine months ago; mighty task trying to concede experience and race fitness in a handicap of this magnitude on his return.
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12th

11

(3)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has gained all four of his wins at Newcastle, with the most recent of those successes coming there over 5f 16 days ago; 3lb rise looks fair but he was well beaten when last seen over 6f.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

All three of his wins have come at Newcastle and he has run some good races this winter, including his latest third when keeping on after an awkward start (not his first); capable at this level; respected.

9/2

12/1

Form: 623280 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins early in his career; retains ability as a 9yo and he has the stands' rail to help him this afternoon; feasible mark but this race might be asking too much of him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(13)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Mr Wagyu

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful on his day; however, on a three-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form since last July; the betting may offer further guidance with Ripon reappearance under his belt.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

raced near side, prominent, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 8 in group

7/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Formerly smart handicapper; 15 wins from 94 starts including two victories over C&D; hasn't won anywhere since 2022 and lost his way last year, but did go close here on 2024 reappearance; could bounce back; goes on any ground.

7/1

Non-runners

Bosh, Ingra Tor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £53.80
Straight Forecast £39.06
Tricast £779.84
Trifecta £1758.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dare To Hope

The Times:

Radio Goo Goo

The Sun:

Summerghand

Daily Mirror:

Rock Opera

Telegraph:

Ramazan

POSTDATA:

Ingra Tor

Daily Record:

Manila Scouse

NEWMARKET:

Emperor Spirit

TOPSPEED:

Wobwobwob

Daily Mail:

Radio Goo Goo

RP RATINGS:

Dare To Hope

The Guardian:

Dare To Hope

D Express:

Dare To Hope

The Star:

Summerghand