15.40
Goodattheraces.com City Of Ripon Handicap
- Prize money: £6156
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: 305032 CD BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (9) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who is a ten-time winner at Ripon, most recently last September; led for long way in small field over 6f here most recently and appears to retain a sizeable chunk of ability. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 (3) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Ten of his 12 wins have been at Ripon including seven on fast and slow ground over C&D; hasn't threatened in three runs this season but he was a respectable second at Catterick (6f) last time and he's in the mix back at this track. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Standing dish at Ripon, where he's recorded ten of his 12 wins; his 71st start is his first here; below par in both starts this season; drops 2lb but perhaps needs further favours from the handicapper to win again. |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 366662 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins over 5f on good/good to soft in spring of 2023; a couple of fair efforts this season, including when second at Redcar last time (5f, good to firm); on a good mark; each-way chance. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
17th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Hindered by unfavourable draw at Beverley last time and is better judged on his consistent spell leading up to that; interesting in this grade off 8lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
16 (15) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
C&D winner who arrives in good order, third of seven at Yarmouth (5f) last time; he's one for the shortlist. |
9/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 122334
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (3) |
16th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Fair and consistent for Ray Craggs in 2024; off 20 months before coming in last of nine, on sole outing for David Thompson, over 6f here last month; has rejoined his former yard with lots to find. |
25/1 |
|
9th 9 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
All six wins over 5f; also second over 5f here (good) in August of 2024 but hasn't been seen since a poor run at Beverley later that month; previously trained by his owner; can only really watch after such a long time off. |
25/1 |
|
5 (10) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
It's now 12 starts since his last victory but he comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; this reliable C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 396168 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (6) |
4th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
4th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
7th 1 (2) |
28th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened |
7/2 |
4/1
Form: -50562 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (10) |
8th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Getting on for two years since his last win; now 12lb lower but this season's two runs need bettering if he's to end his drought. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 (3) |
12th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Raced mainly at 6f but won over 5f in 2020; defied an 8lb higher mark here in 2021 for previous yard; placed a few times last year for current stable; could go well with Thirsk reappearance under his belt. |
7/1 |
|
9th 7 (7) |
5th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Losing spell goes back to 2021 and lacks recent match practice; however, placed a few times for new stable last season and holds each-way claims if running to that form on reappearance. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 474157 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (8) |
17th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Has won six races over 6f/7f on good/good to firm; well below form on his four starts for current yard. |
40/1 |
|
8th 1 (2) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Arrives out of sorts, beating only one in handicap over C&D 35 days ago; others are much preferred. |
33/1 |
|
9th 3 (11) |
25th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Has tended to come to the boil around this time in previous years but was in no form for his new yard on the AW when last seen; has landed the outside stall (is a free-goer who tends to race on the pace) back from ten weeks off. |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: 681755 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (6) |
13th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6). |
7/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
13th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6). |
7/1 |
|
9th 6 (10) |
28th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 764836 CD BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (8) |
24th Sep 2022 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
led against near rail, shaken up and faced challenge 2f out, ridden and headed by winner over 1f out, lost position gradually from 1f out |
7/1 |
|
8th 12 (9) |
22nd Sep 2022 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 106057 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 11 (9) |
10th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Form dipped sharply the last twice, so needs to bounce back in a major way; however, looks difficult to dismiss, having scored over C&D (off 3lb lower) on last AW appearance. |
12/1 |
|
9th 5 (15) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Smart earlier in career, when acting on soft; revived since wind surgery, winning on AW then a luckless third at Beverley (5f, good); however, he finished nearer last than first at Ayr since and left on the same mark. |
12/1 |
|
15th 10 (16) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
In great form since having wind surgery, winning at Newcastle (AW) then unlucky third at Beverley (good; would likely have won with clearer run); raised only 1lb for latest effort and commands respect. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 81956-
Last run: 330 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (3) |
23rd Jun 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Third in a 1m selling handicap here last month but beaten about 6l, and remains that bit more compelling at the 7f of his two career successes, the latest on Tapeta before Christmas; down to a new career-low mark. |
16/1 |
|
5th 7 (3) |
1st Jun 2023 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
He's 2lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) last December and didn't run badly when third of seven in selling handicap at Redcar (1m) last time; however, he needs something extra here and is untested beyond 1m. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
4th May 2023 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Largely below par on the AW this winter and again returned to turf in a change of headgear when sixth in 7f Catterick handicap eight days ago; handily weighted now so he can't be totally dismissed. |
3/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.23 |
| Tricast | £105.09 |
| Trifecta | £128.70 |
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