August 27 / 14.25 Ripon

14.25

Good

Green Scheme Discounts For Greener Travel Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Green Scheme Discounts For Greener Travel Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 053559 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice in France last year and returned from break with good third at Chester in May (when 6lb higher); however, three lesser performances have followed and he needs to raise his game.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Woodstock City

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Won twice in Britain for current yard since winning twice in France; however, beaten 21l at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month following five-month layoff and lacks the scope of his rivals.

20/1

9th

11

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Woodstock City

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield in January; broke out of stalls and withdrawn at Kempton 11 days later (10-1 at the time); now returns to turf after a break but he's a dual winner in this sphere and is versatile ground-wise; possibilities.

14/1

7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield 11 days ago; 1lb higher in a better race but current wellbeing will count for plenty here.

9/2

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 575183 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Up and down this season but has won twice over C&D (good) this term and was a good third at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) on Sunday; versatile ground-wise and capable of playing a leading role.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today.

25/1

7

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though.

9/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 182-32

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has gone close on both outings this month (1m1f/1m2f, good), following a long absence; the latest was over C&D and he's unexposed at today's trip; unproven on slow ground; could be a key player.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(12)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Mr Jetman

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Seb Spencer

Won two in a row over C&D (good) in May/June; merely mid-division over 1m2f the next twice, here then at York, but the drop back down in trip and return to Ripon could both be positives and he's not ruled out.

9/1

9th

17

(14)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:25 York

Mr Jetman

9st 12lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: Seb Spencer

Has form over 1m2f but was below par (behind Westernesse) returned to this trip last week when bidding for a Ripon hat-trick; still seeking first success beyond 1m.

20/1

5

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Mr Jetman

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Seb Spencer

Bids for a hat-trick after back-to-back 1m handicap wins here recently; up 3lb but he's effective at this longer trip and not taken lightly in his current mood.

7/2

8/1

Form: 683446 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He's had a substandard campaign and was soundly beaten last time, but posted some fair performances previously this summer and continues to drop down the weights; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Eeetee

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good to soft) last summer, the latest off today's mark; however, it was a tame end to the season and this 8yo needs to get back on track on his reappearance.

50/1

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeetee

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has gained all wins on turf, mostly at Redcar; has gone off the boil since last success and this return to AW seems unlikely to help, with record in this sphere far from solid.

20/1

20/1

Form: 764576 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Course winner who is on a reduced mark and didn't run badly when sixth of nine over C&D recently; however, he's had a patchy campaign and is without a win since August 2021; wears first-time tongue-tie; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

6th

10

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Arranmore

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

First and second in 1m3f handicaps at Southwell before unsuited by the drop back to 1m at Ripon; he's fine on turf and could be given another chance.

11/1

5th

9

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Arranmore

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but he's been in good order on AW recently, winning at Southwell (1m3f) in March; not sure that the drop back in trip will suit on this return to turf.

9/2

8/1

Form: 472650 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who went close off this mark at Doncaster in June but he's been below par on his three runs since, most recently at Redcar on Saturday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Nine-time winner, the most recent coming on the AW at Newcastle in February off a 1lb lower mark; beaten 1l when runner-up at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April and his last two efforts have been respectable; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Grand stable servant who wins in his turn; successful at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February and has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts; place claims once again.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Bearwith

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Second in the 2024 running of this; nine wins include five on turf, all around this trip on a sound surface; won at Newcastle (AW) in February and it was a fine effort from the widest stall when second of 14 at Nottingham (also 1m2f, good) 11 days ago; big shout.

2/1

11/2

Form: 793423 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
9yo who has won just one of his last 23 starts but he's run well to make the frame on each of his last four outings and has a solid record here; every chance he'll be thereabouts.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has been up and down this season but has won twice, including over C&D (good), and he ran pretty well when third here (1m, good) last time; finished third in this last year and he could give a good account.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran whose 2026 wins at Ripon (1m2f) and Musselburgh (1m1f) show that he retains plenty of vitality; form dipped when back at this venue last time, so needs to rebound.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Best when allowed to dominate, so this track suits his style of running; two wins already this year, here and at Musselburgh (1m1f); sits 3lb above his last winning mark, but still posted a creditable effort in a stronger race than this at York (sixth of 18; 28-1) last week.

7/1

Form: -86397 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Very close third off today's mark at Nottingham in June and he shouldn't be written off, but he's disappointed at Ayr and Haydock since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

3rd

4

(10)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

He's been disappointing since July and has undergone wind surgery since finishing seventh here (1m2f) last month; drops in trip/grade and a market check looks prudent.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.40
Straight Forecast £70.25
Tricast £212.24
Trifecta £404.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Jetman

D Express:

Leap Year Lad

TOPSPEED:

Eeetee

The Times:

Ey Up Its The Boss

RP RATINGS:

Mr Jetman

POSTDATA:

Mr Jetman

Telegraph:

Mr Jetman

The Guardian:

Mr Jetman

Daily Mail:

Mr Jetman

Daily Mirror:

Mr Jetman

The Sun:

Mr Jetman

The Star:

Mr Jetman

Daily Record:

Mr Jetman