April 27 / 17.50 Ripon

17.50

Soft

Ripon Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Ripon Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -56243 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Useful form on her last four starts, ridden more patiently than usual when third of 15 at Musselburgh on Sunday; apprentice good value for his 7lb claim; each-way claims again.
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9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 93850- C

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Stable stalwart who had a rare blank season in 2023; often ran well in defeat and he returns off a mark that is well within range but 6f more his trip and back from 196 days off perhaps not the time to catch him.
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5

(13)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Mr Wagyu

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful on his day; however, on a three-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form since last July; the betting may offer further guidance with Ripon reappearance under his belt.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

raced near side, prominent, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 8 in group

7/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Formerly smart handicapper; 15 wins from 94 starts including two victories over C&D; hasn't won anywhere since 2022 and lost his way last year, but did go close here on 2024 reappearance; could bounce back; goes on any ground.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 127-62 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Got the better of Wen Moon over 5f at York last September (good); low-key return at Pontefract on heavy but much better when second of 12 at Epsom on Tuesday (5f, good); stall 1 probably not ideal though and quicker ground would be preferable too.
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18th

4

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Looking For Lynda

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached.

33/1

14th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:07 York

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared.

10/1

1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 00-191 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Better known for his AW exploits for former yards but he's fully effective on turf, as witnessed by his comfortable front-running success at Pontefract 25 days ago (5f, heavy); up 5lb but could still be improving.
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2nd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

The Bell Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Bell Conductor

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Well handicapped but hasn't obviously hinted as if likely to take advantage soon in his two outings this year, finishing last of six at Southwell last Saturday; visored first time.

9/1

Form: 65829- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Had some strong handicap form on slow ground last season, notably a comfortable success in the Stewards' Cup consolation event (6f, soft); won on his return last season and he's one to consider.
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7th

4

(1)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Had been banging at the door prior to his 7f win at Lingfileld last month; a 4lb rise for that win demands more but he has had few chances in this headgear.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

All eight wins have been at sprint trips and seven have been on turf; record of 1-17 on AW but he's a reliable type who has been placed on Tapeta (6f) and Polytrack (7f) in last three runs; remains well treated on old form and he should go well again.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Monsieur Kodi

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

1lb lower than for his Hamilton win in July (6f, good) and he has run well in defeat on his last two starts, close up in fourth over C&D ten days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a useful 7lb and he is more appealing than many; won't mind what the ground does.

7/1

7/2

Form: 2217-3 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Relatively few miles on the clock and suited by soft ground; promising return to action behind The Bell Conductor at Pontefract, looking a big threat 1f out but having to give best to rivals with the benefit of a more recent run; handy draw and he looks a leading contender for a stable in blistering form.
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1

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Wen Moon

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Poorly drawn and well beaten on seasonal reappearance here (6f) in April, but much more competitive when third at Carlisle (5f, good; 9-2) 16 days ago; bypassed an option at Catterick on Saturday (unsuitable ground) in favour of this; rain - three wins on soft - would aid his cause.

7/4

3rd

3

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Wen Moon

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly drawn) but he's not the percentage call unless the ground is soft; has gained all handicap wins on that surface.

14/1

Form: 5113-7 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a fine year in 2023, winning four 5f handicaps; beaten favourite in this race last year though and he'll need to take a big step forward from his reappearance run behind The Bell Conductor.
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11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Vintage Clarets

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.

12/1

7th

8

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Close third off 6lb higher (from stall 5) in this contest two years ago and 2-4 at Chester overall; however, has a big doubt over current form, reflected in two duck eggs this season; wide draw adds uncertainty.

25/1

12th

7

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Vintage Clarets

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-time winner whose mark is now 3lb lower than for his latest success; probably needed the run when well held at Southwell two weeks ago, but didn't show much and may require another before hitting his stride.

14/1

Form: 03010- C

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won three 6f handicaps last year, two for Ruth Carr, and two at this track; high in the weights for his return to action but now drops to 5f for the first time on his 22nd start.
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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

10/1

Form: 93074- CD

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Veteran sprinter who relishes soft ground; won the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 5lb higher mark and he rounded off 2023 with a good fourth in a hot York sprint (6f, soft); well drawn and although he hasn't had a run this season, a big effort looks on the cards.
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7th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Hyperfocus

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove.

20/1

115

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Hyperfocus

8st 8lb

T: Tim Easterby

11

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Haydock

Hyperfocus

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.40
Straight Forecast £30.34
Tricast £109.48
Trifecta £134.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wen Moon

Daily Mail:

Hyperfocus

The Star:

Twelfth Knight

The Times:

Glorious Angel

Daily Mirror:

Looking For Lynda

RP RATINGS:

Monsieur Kodi

Telegraph:

Vintage Clarets

TOPSPEED:

Mr Wagyu

POSTDATA:

Wen Moon

The Guardian:

Wen Moon

Daily Record:

Wen Moon

D Express:

Hyperfocus