April 18 / 15.07 Ripon

15.07

Heavy

Ripon Silver Bowl Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Ripon Silver Bowl Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 845-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
The only runner to come stands' side at Catterick on his handicap debut two weeks ago (5f, heavy) and that may not have been a hindrance; beaten 5l into third there but it did offer hope of better and he's drawn against the rail today; contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Far from consistent this season but scored off just 1lb lower over C&D in May and has a fighting chance provided he's back in the same form.

16/1

7th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Vince LAmour

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Won a C&D handicap in April 2024 (heavy); has run mainly over 5f since; fair run in a decent 5f handicap at Carlisle last week (soft); each-way chance.

8/1

6th

7

(10)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Vince LAmour

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't been at his best since winning at Ripon early last month (5f, good); today's conditions ideal and could bounce back from good draw.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 9325-5

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Didn't match his 2yo best when down the field at Newcastle five weeks ago (7f); return to 6f a plus and although he's untried on turf slower than good, his half-brother Morse won well on heavy this month; can do better.
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3rd

1

(3)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Mr Irrelevant

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leaders when edged left over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

5/2

1st

3

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:10 Hamilton

Mr Irrelevant

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

Return to 7f backfired last weekend when bidding for a hat-trick; has form figures of 32211 over 6f, the wins gained at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft); remains of interest, back down in trip.

5/1

15th

4

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Mr Irrelevant

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

Progressing well this season, winning 6f handicaps at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft) on last two starts; 5lb higher than last time (up 11lb in total); a chance, although below par on his only go at 7f.

9/1

Form: 52466-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second of nine at Thirsk on his nursery debut last July (6f, soft); failed to build on that afterwards but he returns to action off a reduced mark and a wind operation over the winter could have helped.
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5th

6

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Woodleigh

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Won at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May and over C&D in June (good to soft; 18-runner handicap); beaten 8l on AW last time; could bounce back.

9/2

5th

1

(12)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Woodleigh

10st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Justified favouritism at Redcar (1m2f; good to firm) before following up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft); carries 5lb extra for latest win (and now rated above this 0-55 grade); Cian Horgan's claim reduces the weight burden; player if able to run to similar level back on AW (0-11).

7/2

1st

12

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Woodleigh

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Has gained last two wins over 1m2f at Redcar, including latest start; runner-up in most recent 1m attempt so he may be able to remain competitive.

13/2

14/1

Form: 15230- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
6f win at Ffos Las last summer when trained by Archie Watson (soft); mixed record afterwards; sold for 15,000gns in October; career best required on his stable debut.
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7th

1

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Without Flaw

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Dual C&D winner last season (soft/good to firm); not been in quite such good form this time, but is on a good mark as a result; wide draw not ideal.

9/2

7th

8

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Without Flaw

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tina Jackson

Not quite in top form this term, beaten favourite at Thirsk most recently; went close over C&D last autumn but her ideal level is Class 6, as a record of 0-18 in higher grades reflects.

10/1

4th

5

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Without Flaw

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Two of her three wins have come at Beverley (5f, good to firm/soft) and she has dropped back below her last winning mark; ran well on seasonal reappearance at Wetherby (5.5f; third) but had no in-running luck at Beverley subsequently; isn't a forlorn hope.

8/1

5th
7 (4)
Emu War

6/1

Form: 8334-5

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Might have needed her recent reappearance/handicap debut; promise on soft as a 2yo; needs more but it's not out of the question.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(7)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:15 Beverley

Emu War

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Below par in heavy-ground claimer at Leicester last time, taking record to 0-9; ordinary filly but some of her form gives cause for optimism off this reduced mark.

10/1

4th

5

(1)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Leicester

Emu War

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

in rear

11/2

6th
1 (6)
Fenlander

3/1

Form: 653-

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
His three winning siblings all handled heavy ground and he showed aptitude for soft when third at Yarmouth last October (6f); has undergone wind surgery prior to this reappearance/handicap debut; more to come this year and could snare the stands' rail from stall 6; leading contender.
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3rd

4

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Fenlander

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Took 17 attempts to get off the mark but now on a four-timer after wins at Leicester (twice) and Nottingham in recent months (all 6f on good/good to firm); only up another 2lb and merits plenty of respect in his current mood.

5/2

1st

4

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

12:30 Nottingham

Fenlander

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month and followed up when ridden by Chrstian Howarth over that same C&D 12 days ago, making all; he did it well last time and 9lb rise may not stop a bold bid for the hat-trick.

10/11

1st

7

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Fenlander

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning on good to firm over this C&D 19 days ago, beating seven rivals; back up 4lb but he's been placed off higher marks in the past and could go well.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 422-23

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Promise at two, including on soft (untried on heavy); well short of that level in two AW runs this year (tried in cheekpieces last time) and hopes pinned on the return to grass perking him up; handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Ended a long losing run when cosily making all in five-runner handicap at Nottingham (6f) three weeks ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Ingleby Archie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time sprint winner who acts on any ground; his last success was 13 months ago but he had a near-miss behind a course specialist at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last week; only 1lb higher here and he should make another bold bid.

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Scored twice (5f/6f) last May and took a step forward with third of seven in 6f Catterick handicap 20 days ago; not out of things from an easing mark.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.70
Straight Forecast £42.04
Trifecta £242.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fenlander

RP RATINGS:

Vince L'Amour

Telegraph:

Ingleby Archie

POSTDATA:

Emu War

The Sun:

Ingleby Archie

The Guardian:

Emu War

The Times:

Fenlander

Daily Mail:

Fenlander

The Star:

Fenlander

D Express:

Vince L'Amour

Daily Mirror:

Vince L'Amour

Daily Record:

Vince L'Amour