August 27 / 16.00 Ripon

16.00

Good

Ripon Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Ripon Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 223723

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from his 24 starts but he's run well to finish placed on six of his seven starts this year (various ground); each-way claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; today's return to sprinting is in his favour but he's likely to be vulnerable at this level.

40/1

9th

10

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Raced exclusively at shorter, gaining most wins over 6f; looks likely to be outstayed and outclassed upped in trip/grade.

66/1

8th

4

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Wreck It Ryley

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Kept trying when third at Doncaster last time (6f) but was beaten over 3l and he's not looked well handicapped since scoring by 6l in April; he's also only 1-16 over 7f.

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 200907 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fully 15lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last June; reappeared with good second at Doncaster (6f, soft) in April and his midfield finish over C&D ten days ago was a step back in the right direction, but he needs another this afternoon.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Back in form with three placed efforts this summer; the latest one took his C&D record to 1113; this front-running 8yo remains just 1lb above last winning mark; solid chance.

5/2

3rd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

A three-time C&D scorer; right back to his best of late when runner-up in 7f handicaps at Wetherby and Thirsk, caught only late on latter occasion; up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards.

3/1

2nd

2

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner who bounced back to his best with second of 14 in 7f Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; up 2lb but he remains 1lb below his last winning mark so merits serious consideration.

4/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 507712 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins (soft/good to firm) last season and back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) this month; another big run when second of 16 over C&D last time and this in-form 4yo holds very solid claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

On a tough mark after a big-race win in Bahrain in January; no impact in two runs this month and he is due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

6th

1

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Three course wins, two over 6f, the other at 5f; this season's win was a 13-runner event at Bahrain in January (5f, good to firm); hasn't run quite as well since, but may have needed it when 5.25l tenth of 20 in the Epsom Dash last time (5f, good to soft; 66-1); a possible.

7/1

10th

2

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Another Baar

9st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Acts on any ground; having dropped in the weights he enjoyed a revival last August/September, rattling off a four-timer (5f-5.3f); had a stint in Bahrain over the winter, unplaced on four occasions but recording a career best when winning a 5f event (good to firm) in January; looks on a tough mark back in Britain.

40/1

Form: 755983 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent since winning at Doncaster (5f, soft) in March but this two-time C&D winner ran well when third of 16 over C&D (good) recently; could go well, especially if his favoured slow ground prevails.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in June and posted a good second of five over C&D 16 days ago; this C&D winner can go well again nudged up 1lb.

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

19:00 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Front-runner who won over C&D last August and at Pontefract (5f, good) on June 8 this year; 4l fourth of six at Nottingham (5f, soft) three days later, which may have come too soon; could make a bold bid.

4/1

4th

3

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

Thornaby Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has course form; 6f and 5f wins have come on a variety of tracks and he's won two of his six 5f runs since having wind surgery, most recently at Pontefract (good; acts well on soft) on Monday; unpenalised for that apprentice win under Oliver Carmichael; leading claims.

9/4

7/1

Form: -23672 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Beaten on her last 15 starts going back to May 2022 but has often run really well in the interim, including when going close in this last year (good) and when runner-up here (5f, good) three weeks ago in first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces (both retained); also effective on slow ground; player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:10 Hamilton

Origintrail

8st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

It's now 16 outings since her last victory but she comes here in good order, fifth of 11 at Ripon (6f) last month; she's one for the shortlist.

8/1

5th

3

(8)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ripon

Origintrail

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Beaten on her last 15 starts going back to May 2022 but has often run really well in the interim, including when going close in this last year (good) and when runner-up here (5f, good) three weeks ago in first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces (both retained); also effective on slow ground; player.

7/1

Form: 84-018 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won in good style at Nottingham (6f, good) last month on second start back from an absence and first crack at sprinting; failed to back that up at York but didn't run badly and this very lightly raced 5yo retains potential for his powerful connections; no surprise to see a bold show.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rayat

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Impressed on his first attempt at 6f, making all to beat 12 rivals at Nottingham in July; not ideally drawn in either run since and he isn't fully exposed as a sprinter just yet; cheekpieces are now added.

5/1

6th

2

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ripon

Rayat

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Won in good style at Nottingham (6f, good) last month on second start back from an absence and first crack at sprinting; failed to back that up at York but didn't run badly and this very lightly raced 5yo retains potential for his powerful connections; no surprise to see a bold show.

9/2

8th

3

(11)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Rayat

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Low-mileage 5yo who delivered a career-best when dropped to 6f (good ground) at Nottingham three weeks ago, always prominent and strong at the finish; a 7lb rise for that win doesn't look generous but he still has potential at this trip.

4/1

7th
12 (5)
Drafted

50/1

Form: 34-608

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
His mark has tumbled but, following an absence, he's been sent off at big prices on all three starts this year and finished no better than sixth.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

20:25 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Trainer won with three of his last five runners coming into today, all three doing it easily, two at big prices; this triple AW winner has shown enough since returned to turf to suggest he can be a factor at this level.

11/4

5th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Drafted

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Has run some fair races in defeat for his new stable but he is essentially regressive; surprising if there weren't a few stronger in today's field.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Three-time AW winner; 0-5 for new stable since February but put in a good front-running shift before fading into fourth behind No Gain here (7.6f, good) last month; each-way claims if handing the forecast slower ground.

13/2

Form: -43030 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but fast ground was probably against him at Pontefract last time and prior to that he was a close third of six at Hamilton (6f, good to soft); slow ground would aid his cause.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Quintus Arrius

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Won twice over 6f with cheekpieces for Kevin Ryan in 2023; mainly disappointing since and well beaten on the Flat (1m/1m2f) this year; hurdles debut; others look stronger candidates.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Quintus Arrius

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Peter Niven

Both wins for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo came over 6f including one here; losing run up to 16, though, and plenty to prove on this first go beyond 1m.

14/1

8

(9)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Quintus Arrius

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2023, though over 6f; didn't appear to see out the 1m at Carlisle three weeks ago when behind Ey Up Its Jazz.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 855683 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last year (soft/good), including this race, and he's lower in the weights than for both those victories; returned to form with close third of six over C&D three weeks ago and he's on the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

14/1

Form: 52-519 D

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
3yo who won at Windsor (6f, good) in April on penultimate run for Karl Burke and can't be ruled out on stable debut, having been picked up for 30,000gns; however, he's unraced since a heavy defeat at Newmarket in May and needs to bounce back on his return to action.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

South Shore

10st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Made it 2-2 for new trainer Robert Cowell when comfortably seeing off eight rivals at Wolverhampton (5f) last week; effectively 7lb higher here but it doesn't look enough to stop him in his current mood.

13/8

1st

2

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Shore

10st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Ex-Ruth Carr; won at Windsor on last week's stable debut (5f, good to firm); could go well despite the penalty but has yet to win in nine attempts on AW.

5/4

1st

6

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

South Shore

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

1-1 at Windsor, thanks to a 6f handicap in 2024, and also scored at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) last June; overall strike-rate is 2-29 but usually thereabouts and each-way claims on this first start since leaving Ruth Carr.

5/1

Form: -75812 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
3yo who has improved considerably in this tongue-tie the last twice, winning over C&D (good) before a good second at Pontefract (6f, good); won on soft going last year; in with a chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Act Of Violence

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

He's regressed and is winless since scoring over C&D in July 2024; only fourth of six on stable debut at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago but he was the 7-4 favourite and got upset in the stalls, and may have needed that run; interesting to see if he's again strong in the betting.

7/2

4th

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Act Of Violence

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins came over 6f in 2023 and 2024 when trained by Tim Easterby; no joy in four starts for David Loughnane and steps back to 5f on his stable debut; on a career-low mark and market watch is advised.

3/1

8th

4

(1)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Act Of Violence

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Unable to justify favouritism on his stable debut at Wolverhampton in November; excuse next time and although he ran respectably at Wolverhampton last month, it wasn't a run that conclusively proved his stamina for 7f; now tried in an eyeshield.

8/1

Non-runners

Muscika

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.10
Straight Forecast £76.67
Tricast £250.44
Trifecta £328.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Another Baar

TOPSPEED:

Rayat

POSTDATA:

Twelfth Knight

D Express:

South Shore

Telegraph:

Origintrail

The Guardian:

Thornaby Pearl

NEWMARKET:

Rayat

Daily Mirror:

Rayat

RP RATINGS:

Another Baar

The Times:

Another Baar

The Star:

Another Baar

Daily Record:

Another Baar

Daily Mail:

Twelfth Knight