May 21 / 15.55 Ripon

15.55

Good

William Hill Ripon Champion Bonus 2023 Handicap

  • Prize money: £6184.8
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Ripon Champion Bonus 2023 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

OUR TIP

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.87
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 23-2

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed on his three starts (1m-8.6f, soft/AW), with the form of last month's second at Wolverhampton having been given a big boost subsequently; gelded since; his fine pedigree suggests he will improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut and there's lots to like.
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1st

2

(5)

21st May 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Mr Buster

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Placed on his three starts (1m-8.6f, soft/AW), with the form of last month's second at Wolverhampton having been given a big boost subsequently; gelded since; his fine pedigree suggests he will improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut and there's lots to like.

9/4

2nd

2

(4)

11th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Buster

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Well-bred colt who was placed twice in October, more recently when keeping on for clear third of 13 on AW debut at Kempton (1m); will play a major role if in similar form here.

9/4

3rd

11

(6)

31st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:38 Kempton (AW)

Mr Buster

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 2-232

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Placed on first three starts (1m/8.6f, AW) and, having been gelded, he improved when runner-up in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on recent handicap debut at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft); the 2l winner has followed up and he holds solid claims off just 1lb higher.
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6th

4

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 1

14:30 Musselburgh

Roaring Legend

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

A poor show last May prompted a second wind operation and it was a solid campaign otherwise; never better than when second this February in 2m AW handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield, but peak turf form isn't far behind it and he'll probably be on the premises.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Roaring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

Developed into a useful handicapper on the Flat for Hugo Palmer last year; having rejoined Olly Murphy, he continued the good work when second on 2m Wolverhampton reappearance three weeks ago, with reopposing pair Enemy and Brasil Power narrowly behind in third/fourth; likely to go well again.

11/4

2nd

1

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 2

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roaring Legend

10st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Olly Murphy

Developed into a useful handicapper, including on AW, last year for Hugo Palmer; close third in the Mallard at Doncaster on final outing; however, needs a career-best performance to defy current mark on first run since rejoining Olly Murphy.

11/2

20/1

Form: 36-353 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m novice here last summer and he's edging down the weights; however, he hasn't been threatening in handicaps this year and looks vulnerable against several unexposed rivals in this warm race.
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3rd

2

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Rievaulx Raver

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Continues to tumble down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting in a first-time tongue-tie, but he's been well beaten on all three starts this season and a major turnaround is required.

16/1

11th

8

(5)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Ripon

Rievaulx Raver

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Gained both wins over C&D but seems badly to have lost his way since his dead-heat here last June; well-beaten 50-1 shot on both appearances this year; considered only if much stronger in the betting today.

12/1

14th

11

(4)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Rievaulx Raver

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Both wins at Ripon (1m, good to firm), the latest from 5lb higher last summer; hasn't beaten many in his last four starts including on his recent Thirsk reappearance; best watched for now.

33/1

12/1

Form: 4410-3 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His two best runs have come here, an easy nursery win last September (1m, good) and a 2l third of six on last month's return (1m, soft); he's more exposed than most of these and is untested beyond 1m, but his latest form has worked out well and he's half-brother to a 1m2f winner; not ruled out.
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9th

13

(5)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:24 Ripon

Vondelpark

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Sara Ender

in touch with leaders

50/1

13

(5)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Vondelpark

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

Runner-up on AW last December but has struggled on his five starts from this April onwards; major turnaround required.

25/1

8th

4

(5)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:20 Beverley

Vondelpark

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Sara Ender

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 32-1 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Placed last autumn on first two starts (7f/1m, soft/heavy) and made winning return at Kempton (1m2f, AW) last month; showed a good attitude last time and could continue to progress; respected on handicap debut.
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8th

3

(10)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Radetsky Marsch

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

led

33/1

12th

7

(6)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

Radetsky Marsch

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Archie Watson

Well-beaten fifth in first two handicaps in May/June (1m2f, good) and returns from a break with something to prove, but he's been gelded since and that may help this lightly raced 3yo tap back into his earlier promise (including on soft/heavy ground); interesting contender.

12/1

5th

2

(6)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Redcar

Radetsky Marsch

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Opened his account in 1m2f Kempton novice in April but came in a well-held fifth on his handicap debut at Ripon (1m2f) following month; cheekpieces are reached for now with more required.

8/1

20/1

Form: 083-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Promising third here (1m, good to firm) last August on third and final 2yo run and fair third of four at Redcar (1m, good to soft) on recent handicap and seasonal debut; open to improvement but others are more compelling.
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7th

13

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Mister Sox

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

His six successes include four last season; retains all his ability but he's still above his last winning mark and he was only eighth at York last Saturday.

16/1

8th

8

(18)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Mister Sox

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Started 2025 with three wins; wasn't as forward for this year's reappearance but quickly back on form when second (Kats Bob fourth) of nine at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago.

12/1

2nd

4

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Mister Sox

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Started 2025 with three wins but didn't seem as forward for this year's reappearance, never threatening at Ripon 16 days ago; he'll need to have come on a bit but is nicely handicapped again if staging a revival.

11/1

Form: 224-6

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham last month and needs to be an entirely different proposition here; however, perhaps soft ground didn't suit and he showed promise last autumn (over about 1m); it will be no surprise if this Galileo colt bounces back with a big performance.
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9th

3

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Backed up a good run on the AW with a fourth here last week when just behind Knightmare; a tongue-tie returns along with new blinkers; thereabouts.

5/1

4th

1

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed clear signs of a return to form with fourth-place finish in latest AW start and he is just as effective on turf; possibilities off 1lb below last winning mark.

3/1

4th

2

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

On last winning mark but his two efforts this year leave a big doubt over current form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

Form: 6-22

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All three starts on AW; runner-up at Newcastle (1m) in January on second outing and 5l second of five there (1m2f) three weeks ago behind an odds-on Gosden newcomer; this 400,000gns Kingman colt wears first-time cheekpieces for his handicap debut and is a possible player for his in-form stable.
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No Results Found

Form: 034-

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability among his three starts last year at up to 8.3f; gelded since; his useful pedigree suggests this step up in trip is a likely positive on his handicap and seasonal debut; one to watch in the betting.
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5th

6

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

In The Trenches

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

A long-standing 32-race maiden who has proved frustrating but consistent, finishing runner-up 13 times; 12 chase runs, beaten 5l into fifth at Wexford eight days ago in handicap off 112; one of his best efforts came over this C&D last year; capable of winning a contest of this nature.

7/1

5th

1

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

In The Trenches

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Long-standing maiden; has run well in defeat over fences and hurdles, including runner-up in 2m2f Cork handicap chase, most recently beaten under 2l when fifth of 8 in steadily-run 2m Tramore novice handicap chase last month; ground to suit and definite contender.

13/2

5th

4

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

In The Trenches

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Long-standing maiden; has run well in defeat over fences and hurdles; heavy ground a valid excuse on latest and is 4lb lower than when a 9l runner up in a much stronger race than this at Cork (17.5f, good) in October; has run well here before and he's a player.

10/1

Non-runners

In The Trenches

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Payout
Exacta £5.10
Straight Forecast £4.71
Tricast £41.22
Trifecta £43.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Buster

NEWMARKET:

Laser Guided

POSTDATA:

Radetsky Marsch

Telegraph:

Vondelpark

Daily Record:

Roaring Legend

D Express:

Laser Guided

LAMBOURN:

Radetsky Marsch

RP RATINGS:

Mr Buster

The Times:

Mr Buster

Daily Mirror:

Mr Buster

The Sun:

Mr Buster

The Star:

Mr Buster