April 18 / 14.32 Ripon

14.32

Heavy

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 4f 10y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 24-

Last run: 153 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No match for an impressive winner on his Nottingham debut in October (1m, heavy) but it was still a pleasing debut; no progress switched to AW on second start (1m2f) and now faces another 2f rise in distance; each-way shout.
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7th

6

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Ripon

Tokyo Bay

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

disputed lead early, raced in second after 2f

7/2

6th

8

(8)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

18:15 Doncaster

Tokyo Bay

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: K R Burke

Made all in clearcut fashion in 12-runner maiden at Ripon (1m4f, heavy) in April; seemed to find 1m4f on good ground on the sharp side when fourth on York handicap debut 16 days ago, staying on only once it was too late; could resume his progression now stepping up in trip.

8/1

4th

8

(9)

16th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:20 York

Tokyo Bay

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Stoutly bred and moving up to 1m4f did the trick when he made all in clearcut fashion in 12-runner maiden at Ripon four weeks ago; both his turf runs have been on heavy going and there is more for him to prove away from that, but he looks a useful staying prospect.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred but he was too green to do himself when fourth of seven in a 1m4f novice at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; could take a good step forward this time.
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4th

1

6th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

12:48 Sandown

See The Green

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Anthony Charlton

prominent, pushed along briefly after 4th, weakened before 2 out

10/1

4th

1

6th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

12:48 Sandown

See The Green

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Anthony Charlton

prominent, pushed along briefly after 4th, weakened before 2 out

10/1

1st

4

7th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:15 Ludlow

See The Green

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Anthony Charlton

Ran in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (tailed off) after winning a 1m4f maiden at Catterick but ran another poor race on his handicap debut in June (the week after Ascot), in a 1m6f low-grade handicap; has a good bit to prove now, though did leave Owen Burrows for 42,000gns and kicks off over hurdles in a weak race.

4/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 10l into third in a 1m2f maiden (soft) at Doncaster on his debut four weeks ago but the winner looked useful and the second has won since; dam a winner over this trip and he's open to improvement; interesting.
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1st

5

(3)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

14:00 Redcar

Liberty Coach

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

made virtually all, shaken up 2f out, edged right from over 1f out, ridden final furlong, kept on

9/4

1st

5

(3)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

14:00 Redcar

Liberty Coach

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

In good form at 1m2f since cheekpieces fitted, winning narrowly at Doncaster before making light of soft ground there in September; just fell short under a penalty over C&D (good) later that month but this plucky sort still has potential despite another 3lb rise.

9/4

2nd

3

(9)

25th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Redcar

Liberty Coach

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

ducked right start and bumped rival start, prominent, pressed winner and going best over 2f out, ridden and sustained duel with winner inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

Evs

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns 2yo; brother to a middle-distance winner in Germany and half-brother to two other winners in Europe; dam a German Listed-placed winner; likely type on paper and he's worth a market check.
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6th

8

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 1

13:40 Chepstow

Melon

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Lightly raced on the Flat, winning 1m6f soft-ground handicap at Haydock in September (fair form); jumped well in the main when winning with a bit in hand on hurdling debut at Doncaster (good to soft) but he'll need considerably more to take this.

8/1

6th

8

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 1

13:40 Chepstow

Melon

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Lightly raced on the Flat, winning 1m6f soft-ground handicap at Haydock in September (fair form); jumped well in the main when winning with a bit in hand on hurdling debut at Doncaster (good to soft) but he'll need considerably more to take this.

8/1

3

27th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

12:45 Kempton

Melon

11st 5lb

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Form: 322-2

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed in four runs in novice company, recording an RPR of 74 or 75 on each occasion; steps up in trip and due to face slower ground than previously but he's more appealing than most.
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4

27th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

12:45 Kempton

Galactic Charm

11st 0lb

T: Gary & Josh Moore

4

27th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

12:45 Kempton

Galactic Charm

11st 0lb

T: Gary & Josh Moore

OUR TIP

66/1

Form:

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won two small-field bumpers last summer on good ground; 66-1 and never dangerous in a 1m4f novice on his Flat debut last month (Tapeta); likely one for handicaps further down the line.
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4th

5

(2)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Mr Zippi

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went fourth inside final 110yds, kept on

16/1

Form: 43-33

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
He has run to a similar level in three runs for Tim Easterby, most recently finishing third of five on his handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f) in February; promise behind good horses on heavy ground at Killarney on his racecourse debut so the surface shouldn't be an issue; sound form claims.
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10th

10

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

13:50 Haydock

Flickering Halo

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Tim Easterby

Sole win (12 races) was 1m2f in May but he ran well over 1m4f and 1m6f in July; perhaps stretched by 2m last time; dropped 2lb since but looks vulnerable to an improver unless the first-time headgear sparks something.

20/1

6th

6

(7)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Flickering Halo

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, weakened final furlong

5/1

5th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 3

20:00 Yarmouth

Flickering Halo

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tim Easterby

Sole win came over 1m2f but he stays; ran with credit on last two starts, firstly over this trip and then when bagging an easy lead over 1m4f at Pontefract; others appeal more, though.

10/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four hurdle wins at Bangor for Donald McCain (good and good to soft); absent since a fall at Hereford in November; ground a potential stumbling block on this switch to the Flat.
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5th

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

14:03 Newcastle (AW)

Simply Red

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

raced in second

50/1

5th

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

14:03 Newcastle (AW)

Simply Red

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

raced in second, lost position gradually over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000gns foal; half-brother to three winners out of a 1m4f AW winner (RPR 96); bred to have a future but stable have more obvious claims with Flickering Halo.
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4th

4

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:13 Redcar

Greenlightforgo

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has had few chances and ran his best race when close third over C&D (good to firm) in August; failed to stay 2m since but he could be open to some improvement back over this trip.

9/2

6th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ripon

Greenlightforgo

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Lightly raced 3yo who settled better and ran his best race yet when third at Redcar (1m6f, good to firm) last time; there's every chance he'll stay today's trip and he's a contender if reproducing that latest promise.

7/2

3rd

8

(11)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

Greenlightforgo

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Pulled hard and didn't see out this trip off a 4lb higher mark early last month; yet to get involved in a finish and is tough to recommend.

8/1

66/1

Form: 75-

Last run: 316 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two fast-ground maidens (1m2f and 1m3f) last summer when trained by Tim Easterby; best watched on stable debut.
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5th

4

(3)

27th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ripon

Sam Sarphati

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sara Ender

Won at Pontefract (2m1f, good) in June when upped in trip on third handicap start; mixed form since but he ran well when third at Catterick (2m, soft) two starts ago and is not discounted.

9/2

9th

13

(12)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 47y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

Sam Sarphati

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Sara Ender

took keen hold, midfield, raced wide with one circuit to go, in touch with leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong

10/1

3rd

8

(5)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Sam Sarphati

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Sara Ender

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly 4f out, headed over 1f out, edged right and no extra inside final furlong

11/2

100/1

Form: 59

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Promise in bumpers but well beaten in two Flat runs and handicaps likely to see her in a better light after this.
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9

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:30 Sedgefield

Storm Spirit

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Placed in AW bumpers but exposed as limited on the Flat and she unseated early on hurdling debut; others preferred.

33/1

8

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

16:45 Market Rasen

Storm Spirit

10st 7lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Placed in two AW bumpers but she's exposed as limited on the Flat and can be taken on here; hood added.

50/1

4th

5

(6)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Musselburgh

Storm Spirit

9st 12lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, weakened over 2f out

25/1

100/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 153 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1, slowly away and finished tailed off at Newcastle in November (1m2f); hard to recommend.
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14th

14

(3)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Redcar

Laughing Lord

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

led

40/1

14th

14

(3)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Redcar

Laughing Lord

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

led, outpaced when headed over 3f out, weakened quickly from over 2f out

40/1

10th

13

(5)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Redcar

Laughing Lord

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tracy Waggott

Triple-figure odds all three starts; tailed off on first two (1m2f and 1m4f) and although tenth of 12 here (7f, soft) last time was better, others bring far more solid claims to this his handicap debut.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.60
Straight Forecast £68.60
Trifecta £181.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Liberty Coach

POSTDATA:

Galactic Charm

Daily Mail:

Tokyo Bay

The Star:

Melon

The Times:

Liberty Coach

The Guardian:

Liberty Coach

Daily Mirror:

Liberty Coach

NEWMARKET:

Galactic Charm

Telegraph:

Galactic Charm

The Sun:

Galactic Charm

D Express:

Tokyo Bay

Daily Record:

Tokyo Bay