June 04 / 19.52 Ripon

19.52

Good

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  • Prize money: £6184.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 1-3064 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces were added at York on Saturday and he ran well for fourth in a 20-runner Class 4, beaten under 3l; this isn't quite so competitive and he shouldn't be far away with a repeat.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(14)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Hectic

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Sound performances since wearing cheekpieces, making the frame at York then winning narrowly at Ripon, both on good ground; back up 5lb but may remain competitive in the retained headgear.

10/1

1st

3

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Hectic

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Cheekpieces were added at York on Saturday and he ran well for fourth in a 20-runner Class 4, beaten under 3l; this isn't quite so competitive and he shouldn't be far away with a repeat.

10/1

1st

3

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Hectic

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Cheekpieces were added at York on Saturday and he ran well for fourth in a 20-runner Class 4, beaten under 3l; this isn't quite so competitive and he shouldn't be far away with a repeat.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: 040-49 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Now 4lb lower than for his Catterick success 12 months ago; made a promising return at that track in April before plenty went wrong back there two weeks later; cheekpieces back on today; betting can help.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(4)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Animate

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Missed out by a nose at Ripon last month (6f, good); 3lb higher in a stronger race but he has been rated much higher in the past; couldn't dismiss.

10/1

2nd

9

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Animate

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Now 4lb lower than for his Catterick success 12 months ago; made a promising return at that track in April before plenty went wrong back there two weeks later; cheekpieces back on today; betting can help.

10/1

2nd

9

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Animate

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Now 4lb lower than for his Catterick success 12 months ago; made a promising return at that track in April before plenty went wrong back there two weeks later; cheekpieces back on today; betting can help.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 161265 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, the last two on turf, and still feasibly weighted; has been a beaten favourite on his last two starts, but wouldn't judge him too harshly on the latest at Catterick where he saw no daylight for much of the straight and finished with running in him; each-way shout.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(9)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

One More Dream

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three wins this year and hasn't had much luck in running the past twice, latterly when having three of these behind at Ripon; should go well again.

4/1

3rd

6

(9)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

One More Dream

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three wins this year, the last two on turf, and still feasibly weighted; has been a beaten favourite on his last two starts, but wouldn't judge him too harshly on the latest at Catterick where he saw no daylight for much of the straight and finished with running in him; each-way shout.

10/1

3rd

6

(9)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

One More Dream

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three wins this year, the last two on turf, and still feasibly weighted; has been a beaten favourite on his last two starts, but wouldn't judge him too harshly on the latest at Catterick where he saw no daylight for much of the straight and finished with running in him; each-way shout.

10/1

7/1

Form: 46-317 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Bright start to her campaign, third at Catterick (Animate fourth) before winning at the same track two weeks later; messed around early at Carlisle last time and she can be given a pass for that effort; one to take seriously back down in class.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Sacred Falls

10st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Just 1lb higher than for her Catterick win in April; mixed bag since but drops in class this afternoon and won't mind what the weather does.

6/1

6th

12

(8)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Sacred Falls

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Versatile as regards ground; ties in with Hectic on Ripon running this month; close third off this mark, despite traffic issues, in this race last year; down the field at York yesterday.

8/1

15th

22

(11)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:20 York

Sacred Falls

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Won at Catterick (6f, good to firm) in April and has suffered trouble in running on both outings since, most recently hampered late on when fourth at Ripon (6f, good); versatile ground-wise; each-way possibilities.

20/1

Form: 323174 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Yet to win off a mark this high but likely to put that right at some point; creditable effort in a Class 4 at Ascot last month (6f good to firm) on his return to turf; capable when things pan out for him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Dicko The Legend

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Drawn away from the action at Ascot last month and started among the favourites last time as a result (said to have hung left behind One More Dream); a strongly run 6f on an easy course is ideal and he's shortlisted.

4/1

5th

10

(7)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Dicko The Legend

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Yet to win off a mark this high but likely to put that right at some point; creditable effort in a Class 4 at Ascot last month (6f good to firm) on his return to turf; capable when things pan out for him.

7/1

5th

10

(7)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Dicko The Legend

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Yet to win off a mark this high but likely to put that right at some point; creditable effort in a Class 4 at Ascot last month (6f good to firm) on his return to turf; capable when things pan out for him.

7/1

10/1

Form: 13312- D

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has won on good but his best form has come on a slow surface; ended 2024 in fine form but he returns from seven months off with neither headgear nor his usual tongue-tie; perhaps one for another day.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(12)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Harrys Halo

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Has won on good but his best form has come on a slow surface; ended 2024 in fine form but he returns from seven months off with neither headgear nor his usual tongue-tie; perhaps one for another day.

10/1

6th

1

(12)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Harrys Halo

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Has won on good but his best form has come on a slow surface; ended 2024 in fine form but he returns from seven months off with neither headgear nor his usual tongue-tie; perhaps one for another day.

10/1

2nd

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:07 Newmarket

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, stayed on

3/1

20/1

Form: 51-684

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hit hard for a win in a weak AW maiden (5f) in November and the handicapper proving slow to cut him slack this season; latest Redcar fourth was a bit better without suggesting he was the answer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Cash In

10st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Better effort behind two of these at Ripon (gone well there before) last time but is still to finish placed in a handicap and lacks consistency; needs more again.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Cash In

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hit hard for a win in a weak AW maiden (5f) in November and the handicapper proving slow to cut him slack this season; latest Redcar fourth was a bit better without suggesting he was the answer.

20/1

7th

7

(3)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Cash In

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hit hard for a win in a weak AW maiden (5f) in November and the handicapper proving slow to cut him slack this season; latest Redcar fourth was a bit better without suggesting he was the answer.

20/1

Form: 1-1522 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who comes here on the back of second-place finishes at Thirsk and Nottingham (both 6f, good to firm); wellbeing a positive but he will need to raise his game to defy this mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Lord Abama

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner around this time last year for the blinkers first going on; added two more Newcastle victories since (final run last season, first one back this time) and has continued in form but needs more off this mark.

6/1

8th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Lord Abama

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer who comes here on the back of second-place finishes at Thirsk and Nottingham (both 6f, good to firm); wellbeing a positive but he will need to raise his game to defy this mark.

8/1

8th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Lord Abama

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer who comes here on the back of second-place finishes at Thirsk and Nottingham (both 6f, good to firm); wellbeing a positive but he will need to raise his game to defy this mark.

8/1

Form: 424-41 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Travelled best and found enough to repel Lord Abama at Nottingham last month (6f, good to firm); a 4lb rise asks a stiffer question of him but versatile groundwise and more appealing than some.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(11)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:53 Nottingham

Emperor Caradoc

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Held a couple of times (not best drawn on either occasion) off his revised mark since making all and beating a subsequent winner off 3lb lower over C&D in May; holds each-way claims back at this level.

6/1

8th

21

(12)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:20 York

Emperor Caradoc

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

It's a long time since he ran in a grade this high and he was only ninth at Ripon ten days ago; however, higher-drawn horses were favoured that day and he won at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) two starts ago; scored on soft ground last July; not ruled out each-way.

20/1

9th

2

(5)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Emperor Caradoc

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Travelled best and found enough to repel Lord Abama at Nottingham last month (6f, good to firm); a 4lb rise asks a stiffer question of him but versatile groundwise and more appealing than some.

5/1

33/1

Form: /24-46

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Standout effort came in a small-field soft-ground fillies' novice at Haydock last summer (for Harry Charlton); well beaten in two runs for new yard this year and now drops to 6f for the first time; risky.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:10 Catterick

Flag Of Love

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Runner-up in soft-ground Haydock novice (1m) last summer but soundly beaten in two recent handicaps (1m/6f) and now 0-6; needs to up her game.

33/1

10th

11

(6)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Flag Of Love

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Standout effort came in a small-field soft-ground fillies' novice at Haydock last summer (for Harry Charlton); well beaten in two runs for new yard this year and now drops to 6f for the first time; risky.

33/1

33/1

Form: 00-750 D

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Rated much higher when trained by the Crisfords; 16lb lower than when making his stable debut last October and he has had wind surgery since last seen in February; others look more persuasive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Neapolitan

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

0-12 since winning his second start as a 2yo for the Crisfords, despite a sliding mark; needs a resurgence on this second start since wind surgery.

12/1

11th

12

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Neapolitan

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Rated much higher when trained by the Crisfords; 16lb lower than when making his stable debut last October and he has had wind surgery since last seen in February; others look more persuasive.

33/1

11th

12

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Neapolitan

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Rated much higher when trained by the Crisfords; 16lb lower than when making his stable debut last October and he has had wind surgery since last seen in February; others look more persuasive.

33/1

11/4

Form: 75-621 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Had a near miss over 6f at Lingfield two weeks ago and made no mistake back at that track on Saturday night, able to exploit the favoured stands' rail; escapes a penalty for that apprentice-race win; this is tougher but still commands respect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:00 Windsor

Mart

9st 10lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Had good track position when winning at Lingfield (6f, good) last month; not so well drawn at Ripon last time but he was still sent off favourite, only to run flat; 3lb higher today but well drawn to attack.

9/1

12th

8

(2)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Dylan Cunha

Had a near miss over 6f at Lingfield two weeks ago and made no mistake back at that track on Saturday night, able to exploit the favoured stands' rail; escapes a penalty for that apprentice-race win; this is tougher but still commands respect.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £200.60
Straight Forecast £169.18
Tricast £2281.65
Trifecta £1331.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mart

POSTDATA:

Emperor Caradoc

SPOTLIGHT:

Sacred Falls

TOPSPEED:

Harry's Halo

D Express:

Flag Of Love

The Times:

Sacred Falls

Daily Mirror:

Sacred Falls

NEWMARKET:

Mart

Telegraph:

Mart

Daily Mail:

Mart

The Star:

Harry's Halo

The Guardian:

Emperor Caradoc

The Sun:

Emperor Caradoc

Daily Record:

Emperor Caradoc