September 24 / 15.48 Ripon

15.48

Good

Ripon Cathedral City Of The Dales Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Ripon Cathedral City Of The Dales Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 685528 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
More encouraging signs from him of late, bumping into a useful rival at Haydock and then putting in a solid shift in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; should be capable of a prominent display.
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9th

9

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Abolish

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form.

6/1

9th

9

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Abolish

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form.

6/1

OUR TIP

100/30

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 015050 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come over C&D, including this race last year off a 5lb lower mark; defied this mark here in June and he has faced some tough assignments since; no surprise at all to see him return to his best today.
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1st

5

(1)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Justanotherbottle

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

switched left soon after start, made virtually all

12/1

7th

2

(1)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Ripon

Justanotherbottle

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

pressed leader, pushed along over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened

12/1

10th

1

(5)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:42 Thirsk

Justanotherbottle

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

His last three wins have come over this trip at Ripon; well handicapped on last season's best but he underperformed at Ripon, albeit over 5f, when last seen three weeks ago; down in class today and one to consider; can blow it at the start.

14/1

14/1

Form: 440156 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Stays 6f but his last five wins have come over 5f; respectable efforts in Racing League events on his last two starts but a bit more is required to come out on top here.
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6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

3rd

3

(12)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here.

11/1

12/1

Form: 197630 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Kicked off his season with two 5f wins on good ground (one here) and he didn't run badly when third of 11 behind a well-handicapped opponent at Southwell in July; only midfield in the Ayr Gold Cup last week in a first-time tongue-tie; on a handy mark but others appeal more.
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5th

6

(3)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:40 Nottingham

Ava Go Joe

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders

6/1

4th

8

(6)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:48 Ripon

Ava Go Joe

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

ducked right start, in touch with leaders, outpaced and pushed along from over 2f out, ridden when bit short of room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went third final 110yds, lost third post

12/1

12th

22

(14)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Ava Go Joe

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

raced centre, prominent, ridden when groups merged over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

8/1

Form: 114690 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come over C&D, two of them this spring; on his last winning mark but he hasn't featured in competitive sprints on his last two starts and could come up short once more.
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7th

2

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Fortamour

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst.

4/1

2nd

9

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Fortamour

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time course winner but well held in his three runs this year and latest was over C&D (good to soft) last month; has form figures of 1242 in this race in the last four years but he needs to turn things around off a sliding mark.

12/1

Form: 503210 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Seven times a course winner, most recently when justifying favouritism in a Class 4 here last month; always behind in the Ayr Silver Cup last week but he should prove a more potent force today.
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2nd

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Marks Choice

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

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

6th

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten-time course winner who ended last season with two wins (6f/5f) at Ripon; struggled on Thirsk reappearance last month but he doesn't have a great record when fresh and he's not ruled out back at his favoured track; acts on good to firm and soft.

11/2

15th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Marks Choice

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Gemma Tutty

Best known as a Ripon specialist with ten wins there, including his last two starts of 2025; has won fresh, but has tended to need his reappearance in recent years.

7/1

11/2

Form: 588426 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Doesn't look quite as good as he was but still got the job done at Catterick in June (6f, good to firm) and he has run well in defeat on his last three starts; perhaps vulnerable at this level nowadays.
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10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

9th

10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

1st

12

(3)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:07 Newmarket

Music Society

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

9/1

Form: 336-32 D

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Not had a huge amount of racing for his age and he's very useful over this trip when underfoot conditions are suitable; as good as ever with his two placed efforts this year and he has gone well after a similar break in the past; wouldn't want it to dry out too much but a danger to all if it is good or slower.
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12th

1

(6)

14th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Haydock

Air Raid

9st 13lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

prominent, niggled along 2f out, soon ridden and weakened

7/1

18th

10

(10)

8th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Air Raid

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

raced centre, in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakening when slightly hampered over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

18/1

2

(1)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:48 Ripon

Air Raid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Not had a huge amount of racing for his age and he's very useful over this trip when underfoot conditions are suitable; as good as ever with his two placed efforts this year and he has gone well after a similar break in the past; wouldn't want it to dry out too much but a danger to all if it is good or slower.

9/2

Form: -65471

Last run: 77 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins at Navan when trained by Kieran Cotter (good and good to firm), more recently in first-time blinkers in July; involved in a duel for the lead on Thursday's stable debut and paid the price in the straight; something to prove over 6f too.
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1st

4

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:55 Bath

Speedacus

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.

14/1

13th

5

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Speedacus

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Butler

Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break.

25/1

Non-runners

Air Raid, Speedacus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.10
Straight Forecast £20.81
Tricast £272.79
Trifecta £225.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Justanotherbottle

Telegraph:

Air Raid

The Times:

Speedacus

POSTDATA:

Music Society

Daily Mirror:

Abolish

TOPSPEED:

Mark's Choice

Daily Record:

Speedacus

The Guardian:

Air Raid

The Sun:

Air Raid

The Star:

Music Society

RP Ratings:

Justanotherbottle

Daily Mail:

Justanotherbottle

Daily Express:

Justanotherbottle