April 26 / 18.35 Ripon

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1664-6 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Productive spell featured six wins, the most recent last June; not in same form since but could prove resurgent with Redcar reappearance under his belt.
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10th

12

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Good Morning Alex

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Proved suited by the return to prominent tactics and held on narrowly in Class 4 contest over C&D (heavy) eight days ago, taking Hamilton record to 3-4; incurs 5lb penalty back up in grade but remains well handicapped on peak form; respected.

8/1

1st

12

(2)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Good Morning Alex

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Dual course winner during his progressive spell a long while ago; out of the frame in selling handicap last weekend and current mark reflects a broad decline in his form.

25/1

5th

5

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Good Morning Alex

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

He's dropped down the weights this year and is one to watch in the betting, but needs to perform considerably better than at Beverley a fortnight ago when returning from a 101-day break.

20/1

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3263-4 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is a six-time C&D scorer, including twice in 2024; ran respectably here on reappearance and ties in with Pisanello on that effort; again has frame possibilities.
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5th

11

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Garden Oasis

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran; inconsistent this season and needs to bounce back quickly from down-the-field run at Nottingham (1m2f, good) on Thursday but this C&D suits him and he has slipped to a tempting mark; can't be ruled out.

14/1

11th

7

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Garden Oasis

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He's well handicapped on his season's best form but this 11yo needs to produce more than he's managed on his last few starts and he hasn't won beyond 1m since 2018.

10/1

5th

10

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Garden Oasis

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Contesting this race for a sixth time and he won it back in 2020; well beaten last year but he's run some good races in defeat this campaign and a long time since this low in the weights.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 37569- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Only 1-14 for current stable, the win at Beverley in 2023; some encouraging runs last season but lacked consistency; not the percentage call.
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3

(2)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mudamer

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Geoffrey Harker

Refitted with cheekpieces (retained today) when back to winning ways in nine-runner handicap at Beverley (7f) last month; up 4lb but can't be discounted in his current mood.

6/1

1st

3

(1)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Mudamer

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Not at his best on soft ground here 24 days ago but he's better than that and this mark is well within range; likely to bounce back with a big run.

8/1

7th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Mudamer

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

C&D winner in the past; began this campaign with two solid efforts and he is well treated if bouncing back; more recent efforts not quite so good though and he goes without headgear today; well drawn and handles soft ground so there are positives as well as negatives.

14/1

13/2

Form: 5430-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up but he has dropped in the weights and ran promisingly (close fourth) at Pontefract on seasonal debut; finished third in this race last year; not ruled out.
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8th

1

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Spioradalta

9st 10lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Mark Walford

It was leg three of a four-timer when he beat Box To Box in this 12 months ago so he was in flying form back then; hit and miss this campaign, but has posted figures of 112 in three of his races and this mark isn't beyond him.

10/1

11th

7

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Spioradalta

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Mark Walford

Two wins over 1m2f at Ripon this year (good/good to soft) and a good second to Salamanca City (with whom he is 4lb better off) when stepped up to 1m4f there last time (good); won over 1m2f last September on only previous start here; interesting.

10/1

2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

9/2

Form: 69-425 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Encouraging form for new yard features a close second at Doncaster (7f, good); far from disgraced at Musselburgh last time considering the race didn't pan out favourably; possibilities.
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10th

4

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stockpyle

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Four wins for William Muir and Chris Grassick; winless for current yard last year and has dropped to a career-low mark on first run for 209 days; may be best watched this time.

16/1

1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March off a mark 10lb higher than today but he's mostly struggled since; returns to 1m and drops in grade with the cheekpieces back on and tongue-tie removed.

13/2

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good) in March off a 7lb higher mark when tongue tied first time but, with that equipment retained, he's mostly struggled since; needs a revival.

11/2

Form: 428214 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Generally in good form on AW this year and followed his Lingfield win with a creditable fourth at Newmarket (Class 2) returned to turf; solid claims back down in grade.
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6th

2

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Urban Sprawl

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Already a three-time scorer (around 1m) in 2025 and he comes here on the back of a very good second of 13 in 1m Newcastle handicap; must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

5

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Sprawl

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Career win number eight when prevailing narrowly in a Class 4 at Beverley (extended 1m) and tends to find Class 2s too tough these days, so excused his Doncaster run; only 1-17 on the AW but could be a factor.

14/1

10th

12

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Urban Sprawl

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Charlie Johnston

Tough sort but has done his winning this year in Class 4, including at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) last time when taking record to 8-55; faces a tougher task back up two grades.

14/1

16/1

Form: 4927-0 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner down the years but was soundly beaten on reappearance and thus appears to have a weaker chance than fellow 10yo Garden Oasis.
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14th

8

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Poets Dawn

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with a splendid 17 wins to his name; one of them came over C&D but he's probably better elsewhere and he beat only two home here ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

10th

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:07 Redcar

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner who was completing a summer hat-trick when making all at Ripon (1m2f, good) in August; back in form when third over that C&D (soft) three weeks ago and he's already down to his last winning mark.

14/1

3rd

1

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Poets Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

17-134; had the run of the race when battling on gamely to edge out Polygram and His Finest Hour over C&D (good; 2-1) last month; disappointing at Doncaster (1m2f) and Redcar (1m) since; needs to bounce back.

14/1

13/2

Form: 0907-3 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Sometimes slowly away but is well capable of being involved; defied higher marks in 2023 and 2024; ran encouragingly (close third) over C&D on seasonal debut; shortlisted.
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10th

11

(5)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Pisanello

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who scored twice here (including over C&D) before completing a hat-trick at Hamilton (1m) in August; not disgraced after a slow start when seventh of 19 over C&D six days ago; needs considering.

9/1

7th

6

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Pisanello

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Resurgent veteran who won twice at Redcar (including over C&D) in July before completing a hat-trick at Hamilton (1m1f, good) last month; his winning streak came to an end at Leicester but that was a creditable effort behind an improver and he remains well treated on his old form; key player.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:19 Leicester

Pisanello

10st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won two in a row at Redcar (1m1f/1m, good to firm) last month and completed hat-trick at Hamilton (1m1f, good) last Saturday; he's 6lb higher than last time and has never won over this far, but he's finished strongly for his recent wins and there's still plenty of mileage in his mark on old form.

2/1

9th
12 (8)
Volenti

14/1

Form: 631425 D BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four wins on Newcastle AW since last autumn; something to prove back in this sphere, being 20lb higher than last turf appearance.
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5th

9

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Volenti

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Four-time C&D winner; behind a couple of tonight's rivals last Saturday (second run for new yard) but remains very well treated on peak form and can't be ruled out.

7/1

5th

9

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Volenti

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Sam England

Multiple C&D winner who has reached the frame on numerous occasions this season but he was a remote third on recent stable debut at Ripon (1m2f); cheekpieces now return but his last win was 20 months ago and he needs to find more back on Tapeta.

6/1

3rd

6

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Volenti

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Losing run is mounting up but he's currently in a consistent vein of form; moved out of Ben Haslam's yard since last run; again has frame possibilities.

7/1

10th
11 (1)
Enthused

20/1

Form: -99887

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Last seven wins over hurdles; recent AW form is unconvincing; on a handy mark returned to turf but seems far from certain to take advantage.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

Form: 14730-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ex-Botti runner who registered sole success in 8.5f maiden at Beverley (good to firm); gelded since last run; market may prove best guide on stable/seasonal debut; still with same owner.
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11th

4

(10)

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Ripon

Drink Dry

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

in touch with leaders in centre of group

12/1

11th

4

(10)

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Ripon

Drink Dry

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

in touch with leaders in centre of group

12/1

10th

6

(11)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Drink Dry

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Pretty consistent since cheekpieces have gone on, including winning a Beverley maiden (8.5f) in June; creditable third of six at Sandown (1m) on latest start in August; makes AW debut back from seven weeks off.

7/1

Non-runners

Havana Prince

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.70
Straight Forecast £10.42
Tricast £110.86

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Garden Oasis

SPOTLIGHT:

Stockpyle

WEST COUNTRY:

Drink Dry

Daily Mirror:

Pisanello

The Star:

Spioradalta

D Express:

Drink Dry

RP RATINGS:

Stockpyle

The Times:

Stockpyle

Daily Record:

Pisanello

POSTDATA:

Garden Oasis

Telegraph:

Garden Oasis

The Guardian:

Garden Oasis

Daily Mail:

Garden Oasis

The Sun:

Garden Oasis