April 17 / 15.10 Ripon

15.10

Good

Ripon Silver Bowl Handicap

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

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 22019-

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Seven starts last year, notably winning 5f Beverley maiden (good ground); didn't run badly when unplaced in Redcar Two Year Old Trophy (6f, soft) when last seen in October; since had a breathing operation; could still have more to give.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked as good as ever when close third of 16 on seasonal debut at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in April but his form has dipped since and he has questions to answer on this AW debut.

14/1

6th

7

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well handicapped on 2025 best; ran a fine race for third on his seasonal return at Ripon in April but two heavy defeats have followed (behind Novello Lad latest); needs a full revival.

12/1

12th

4

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Goes well fresh and he scored on his seasonal/handicap debut last April; again ran well when close third off this mark on his comeback (also Ripon, 6f) this term; he didn't back it up when suffering a heavy defeat at York last time, albeit from a poor draw, but this represents a drop back in grade so he's not dismissed.

15/2

5/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0376-1 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Much improved on stable debut and reappearance when justifying strong market support in 6f Catterick handicap (good ground; 15-8 favourite) last week; up in class, but 1lb well in under penalty; fair chance of following up.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

On a good mark on 2025 best and he has been running himself into form this time around, third of ten (beaten 1l) at Carlisle four weeks ago; conditions no problem and he is one to consider.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Green Pursuit

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Record is only 1-14 but he's attractively treated and proved resurgent with rallying fifth at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third start for new yard; not ruled out.

11/2

5th

12

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Green Pursuit

8st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Began 2025 in good form, winning a handicap at Catterick and then finishing a good second at Ripon (both 6f, good); modest form in two runs back with Seb Spencer but his return to action at Doncaster three weeks ago certainly didn't get to the bottom of him, travelling well under restraint and then meeting some trouble as the race was unfolding; capable of better, perhaps markedly so, and the betting should be revealing.

10/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 63106-

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five starts last year, the pick of his form when narrowly winning 7f Newmarket novice (good ground) on third go; caught away from the main action and perhaps didn't handle soft ground when last seen in October; down in trip but has speedy pedigree and should have more to give for good yard; newly gelded.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Cairdeas

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul Midgley

Reappeared with a good second at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) last month but he's not easy to predict and was a well-held fifth at Ripon last time; that took his record to 1-16 and others are more convincing.

9/1

5th

8

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Cairdeas

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Ex William Haggas; no win since his juvenile days, but has twice ran well over this C&D, including when fourth (from 4lb higher) last August; no match for stablemate Novello Lad at Doncaster (6f, good to soft; 25-1) recently but that comeback run ought to have him spot on for this.

11/2

2nd

12

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Cairdeas

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Regressed for William Haggas before sold last summer; the handicapper is easing off so he should be easy enough to place in due course but he's done a lot of his racing over 7f and now returns from an absence; Novello Lad looks his trainer's best shout.

16/1

10/1

Form: 2127-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Some fair form last year, notably winning 5f Beverley maiden (good to firm); perhaps unsuited by soft ground when last seen in October; could progress some more if the rain stays away.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Lord Roxby

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Running well in 6f handicaps this summer, beating a big field at York in May and running to a similar level in defeat twice since; no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well again.

9/2

5th

6

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Lord Roxby

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back to form with a bang when seeing off 19 rivals at York (6f, good) in May; similar form when fourth of 21 back at York 18 days ago; should remain competitive.

6/1

Form: 31333- D

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won Chepstow maiden before placed in nursery company on next three goes last year (6f, good/good to firm); off since September; can be competitive if picking up where he left off.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Far Above The Law

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Has started off very well for Michael Herrington, landing a big-field handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and going close in another at Thirsk (5f, good; Spring Is Sprung fourth, American Bay seventh) three weeks ago; a further 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing in his current mood, particularly with the promising Conor Whiteley taking 7lb off.

5/2

2nd

3

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Far Above The Law

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Did well over 6f for Alice Haynes and coped fine with the drop back to 5f at Ascot where he was prominent throughout and prevailed by just over a length; this 6lb higher mark isn't beyond him.

8/1

1st

10

(13)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Far Above The Law

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Well handicapped on his best form for Alice Haynes and he made an encouraging stable debut when a close third at Southwell three weeks ago; one to be interested in.

12/1

Form: 63726-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ex-Karl Burke; raced ten times last year, notably winning 5f maiden and runner-up in 6f nursery (both on soft ground); 18-1 for intended reappearance/stable debut over 7f earlier this month when withdrawn for being unruly; probably needs rain, but unappealing even if so.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Larchill Lass

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

A fair 5f juvenile winner for Karl Burke but she arrives under a cloud, eighth in 5f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago; she has something to prove.

7/1

8th

7

(10)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Carlisle

Larchill Lass

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had some useful form as a 2yo but it's been tough going this time around; tailed off over 6f here when last seen in July; now wears cheekpieces for just the second time (runner-up in a seller when tried previously).

20/1

10/1

Form: 3035-

Last run: 213 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-4 last year but showed some ability; may have more to offer, although off since September.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Ayr

Spring Corn

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11-race maiden; good efforts at Redcar and Ripon in midsummer (6f; first two runs in cheekpieces) but it has been a struggle more recently; change of headgear may help but Tim Easterby saddles more obvious contenders.

25/1

12

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:17 Beverley

Spring Corn

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-10 and last two runs have been well below par; the hope is that he regularly shows speed over 6f/7f and hasn't had a go at 5f since his 2yo days; not without hope off career-low mark.

20/1

6

(4)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Thirsk

Spring Corn

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Nine-race maiden but he had been threatening prior to a disappointing effort at Ripon three weeks ago; feasible mark if bouncing back.

6/1

10/1

Form: 45129- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Often a slow starter but some fair form last year (6f, good/soft) after being blinkered, including a minor nursery win; might need this return.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

All three wins have been over 6f on soft ground, the latest an apprentice handicap at Carlisle last week when coming from well off the pace (Pop Star fourth); unpenalised; any rain a bonus.

9/2

1st

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Stirrup Cup

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Shaped well and looked rather unlucky in two races at Thirsk in April; two attempts over this C&D (soft) comprise a second-place finish and success; likely player if bouncing back from below-par effort last time.

7/2

9th

12

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner last autumn who's twice been unlucky in big-field Thirsk handicaps switched to cheekpieces this spring; better off with Juan Les Pins than on his comeback and enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 21430-

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ex-Karl Burke; 11 starts, including two 5f wins, before being sold for 10,000gns last year; others may be more progressive; acts on any ground.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Invincible Annice

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Winner at Newcastle last November, but disappointing since; blinkers now tried (well beaten in a visor last time); plenty to prove at present.

20/1

6th

13

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Invincible Annice

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Won off 4lb higher here (5f) last November; she's failed to get competitive subsequently but has a nice mark to work with if the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) prompts a revival; watch the betting.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £12.95
Tricast £26.83
Trifecta £48.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Green Pursuit

The Star:

Invincible Annice

TOPSPEED:

Larchill Lass

SPOTLIGHT:

Cairdeas

POSTDATA:

Green Pursuit

The Times:

Green Pursuit

Telegraph:

Green Pursuit

The Guardian:

Green Pursuit

Daily Mail:

Green Pursuit

D Express:

Green Pursuit

Daily Mirror:

Green Pursuit

The Sun:

Green Pursuit

Daily Record:

Green Pursuit