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GoodRipon “Cock O’ The North” Handicap
- Prize money: £6280.8
- 1m 1f 170y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.50
Form: 5026-0 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (10) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Has faced a few difficult tasks this summer and he proved resurgent when back down in grade at York (1m2f) last time; remains on same mark as when winning a spring event; beaten twice (fifth in 2024, down the field last year) in this race, however. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 (10) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Won at Pontefract back in the spring and ran well here in May, but the wheels have come off since then; has finished out the back here in last two races, behind stablemate Castle Stuart on both occasions. |
33/1 |
|
20th 10 (12) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; respectable fifth of 15 over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting in May but well held twice since, latterly at 100-1 in the John Smith's Cup. |
28/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 58015- D
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (3) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Acts on any ground; has registered a couple of Class 4 wins this term, including at Beverley (8.5f, heavy) latest start; back up in class but two attempts at this contest comprise a win (off 2lb higher) in 2024 and respectable fifth last year. |
8/1 |
|
1st 12 (8) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Ended an 18-race losing run when beating three rivals at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in July and ran well when second of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; all his best form has come on good/good to firm ground, though. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 7 (8) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Won four-runner handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month and close fourth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) next time; caught wide early and failed to settle when mid-division in competitive handicap at Haydock (1m, good) last Saturday so that run can be forgiven; not discounted. |
20/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 9950-2 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (12) |
17th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Disappointed when last in action and remains on a losing streak but competes off new career-low mark here and will be suited by the trip-and-surface combination; hooded for first time; can't be ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
7th 1 (2) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Hasn't won for a while but his turn will come and a tactical race didn't suit when third to Spanish Hustle here recently. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 15y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
No win since taking a Class 2 at Sandown (1m2f) in July 2023; kicked off 2025 with a pleasing AW effort at Newcastle (runner-up from 4lb higher) but unable to build positively on that since; latest 1m4f Ripon third (Haptics sixth) respectable but the wait for another win may go on. |
9/2 |
9/2
Form: 32013- CD
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 (12) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
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 |
8st 9lb |
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 |
9st 12lb |
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 |
10/1
Form: 61764- D
Last run: 147 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (1) |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 13lb |
Five-time winner in Britain at up to 1m2f (rating peaked at 93); not at the same level for this yard, including over hurdles; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 12lb |
Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at the same level for this yard, including two races over hurdles. |
50/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at same level for this yard, well beaten over hurdles last twice. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 4706-7 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (5) |
11th May 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
10yo with a 9-57 record on turf compared to 0-9 (three seconds) on AW; still a force on turf last season (won off 5lb higher) and 2025 reappearance was okay but he took a backward step at Ripon next time. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
11th May 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
10yo with a 9-57 record on turf compared to 0-9 (three seconds) on AW; still a force on turf last season (won off 5lb higher) and 2025 reappearance was okay but he took a backward step at Ripon next time. |
16/1 |
|
6th 11 (2) |
17th Apr 2025 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 13965- D
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (2) |
11th Jul 2026 Firm 1m 4f 65y |
9st 1lb |
Won a Newbury handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in 2024 off 81 (1m2f, good); has come down in the world; poor on AW and modest on turf this year. |
14/1 |
|
9th 16 (6) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 210y |
8st 7lb |
No win since 1m2f Newbury success two years ago; form this spring poor; handicapper quick to drop him but no improvement; cheekpieces now tried. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 20019- D BF
Last run: 174 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (7) |
11th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won over this trip at Pontefract (her only start at 1m) last April and added to her good record in testing conditions when comfortably making all at Nottingham (also heavy, 1m2f) last autumn; probably needs a downpour, which isn't forecast. |
33/1 |
|
8th 4 (3) |
17th Apr 2025 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
8th 4 (3) |
17th Apr 2025 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 34102- C
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (20) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Returned to winning form at Windsor (11.4f, soft) last month, but didn't shape as though he wanted a drop in trip when third of five at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) 17 days later; cheekpieces given a go. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
18th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Took her Flat turf record to 7-29 when staying on to score at Windsor (11.5f, soft; 25-1) 17 days ago; despite her age she's not fully exposed at this sort of trip and a 2lb nudge looks workable; respected. |
3/1 |
|
5 (9) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Northern mare whose overall record is 7-35; showed clear signs of a return to form last time; possibilities off same mark. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Baryshnikov, High Point
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £23.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £19.39 |
| Tricast | £110.99 |
| Trifecta | £161.90 |
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