June 07 / 19.40 Ripon

19.40

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £9277.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

Form: 6-9314 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Had a good year in 2022 and has carried on the good work this time around, winning easily over 6f (heavy) at Thirsk before a close fourth at York's Dante meeting (7f, good to firm); 2lb higher but on the up.
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12th

6

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

It Just Takes Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made.

40/1

6th

7

(11)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2023 but all his subsequent wins have come over 7f+; on dangerous mark but he's faded at big prices in both runs this season and latest was over C&D (eighth of 16) three weeks ago; down the list.

16/1

Form: 74-181 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
2-3 since joining Ruth Carr, winning well at Redcar in April and taking a step forward when seeing off Fortamour over C&D last month; looked to have a fair bit up his sleeve on the latter occasion and although his wins this year have come on soft, he's fully effective on quick ground too; strong claims.
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9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Tumbled down the weights last year before undergoing wind surgery; was inclined to pull hard and didn't see it out on his Tapeta comeback, and the suspicion is he'll be back at some point.

12/1

9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

in rear throughout

12/1

5th

1

(10)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twelfth Knight

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

4/1

Form: 9-9121 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Looks an improved performer this year, winning over C&D (soft) in April and at Thirsk 18 days ago (6f, good); another 4lb higher but he boasts a perfect 3-3 record at the track and has to be on the shortlist.
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3rd

12

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Bay Breeze

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.

20/1

7th

9

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple 6f winner, mainly on softer than good, most recently off current mark at Carlisle last May; inconsistent since and has something to prove back up in trip.

14/1

6th

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back on much the same mark as his latest win, an amateur jockeys' race at Carlisle (good to soft) last May; has won on reappearance but he tends to need the run these days.

9/1

14/1

Form: 6000-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
On a losing run and looked rusty on seasonal return in a warm York handicap three weeks ago; this is much less demanding than he is used to though and he has run well at this track in the past; better expected today.
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14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

1st

8

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Thirsk

Gulliver

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

in rear

4/1

12/1

Form: -05427 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Behind Twelfth Knight over C&D last month and further behind It Just Takes Time at York since (met trouble); needs more to defy this mark.
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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: 11-444 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to his three wins so far this year but he has acquitted himself with great credit in hot races; back to his last winning mark and he's a strong candidate at this level.
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7th

8

(7)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Leap Abroad

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

5yo who improved his turf record to 3-9 when justifying support at Leicester (6f, soft) last month; up 3lb for that narrow win but he beat a clear second and this return to forecast quicker ground is no problem; respected for in-form yard.

100/30

7th

8

(7)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Leap Abroad

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

5yo who improved his turf record to 3-9 when justifying support at Leicester (6f, soft) last month; up 3lb for that narrow win but he beat a clear second and this return to forecast quicker ground is no problem; respected for in-form yard.

100/30

1st

3

(1)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Leicester

Leap Abroad

9st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Went close on Tapeta last month and also ran well when fourth of 12 on turf return at Windsor (good) 12 days ago; not yet tested on soft ground but is fine on good to soft; can give another good account.

7/2

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12/1

Form: 50-690 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come over C&D and he's now 10lb lower than for an easy success last June; his reappearance in April wasn't without hope but he has taken backward steps twice since; type to come good again sooner rather than later and he needs a close market check.
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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

Form: 00-082 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed his finest hour when readily seeing off 13 rivals in last season's Great St Wilfrid over C&D (good to firm) off a 4lb lower mark; first two runs this year were uninspiring but he got back on track when only picked off close home in a 5f handicap here 39 days ago (soft); 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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16th

5

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

led but pestered

10/1

7th

4

(11)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Wigham

His form tailed off towards end of last year but he may have benefited from a break and is well handicapped judged on his form last July-September, when he made an excellent start for his new yard; watch the betting.

10/1

4th

3

(3)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Newcastle (AW)

Intrinsic Bond

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Wigham

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, disputing second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £35.67
Tricast £133.02

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Leap Abroad

Daily Mail:

Bay Breeze

SPOTLIGHT:

Twelfth Knight

TOPSPEED:

It Just Takes Time

POSTDATA:

Fortamour

The Star:

Justanotherbottle

Telegraph:

Twelfth Knight

The Times:

Leap Abroad

The Guardian:

Leap Abroad

Daily Mirror:

Bay Breeze

Daily Record:

Bay Breeze

D Express:

Fortamour