June 18 / 19.30 Ripon

19.30

Good

Lloyd Land Rover Ripon Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6184.8
  • 1m 4f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Lloyd Land Rover Ripon Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 461412 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent since fitted with blinkers, right at the top of his game, only run down late at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) last time; a 3lb rise is effectively negated by Alec Voikhansky's claim, and he'll likely be untroubled by stepping back up in trip; contender.
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4

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Odin Legacy

10st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: Richard Hannon

Successful three times in May/June but his progress has seemingly come to an end; admittedly may benefit from this drop back in grade after a couple of Class 3 defeats.

12/1

10

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Odin Legacy

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

In good form on turf until folding tamely and well held last time; consistent in defeat on AW (four attempts) but he's 9lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

16/1

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Odin Legacy

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive 4yo who has won three times this season (1m2f-1m4f, good to firm/good) and again ran well when third of five at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 14-20 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Debut maiden winner here (1m2f, good; 5-4 favourite) last August; posted a solid effort on last month's handicap debut/seasonal reappearance at Windsor (1m2f; runner-up), but reportedly 'never travelling' at Yarmouth latest; should stay 1m4f and could easily bounce back.
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4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Sir Edward Lear

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

This course scorer might have needed his recent reappearance and is well treated if bouncing back to his best, having returned to the mark he defied at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) last August; also went close over C&D last summer; cheekpieces off, visor back on; yard hasn't been as prolific as usual in the last couple of weeks but that's likely to change before long.

11/4

5th

2

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Sir Edward Lear

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Wore cheekpieces when just holding on in six-runner July course handicap (1m2f, good to firm) in August; visored when he stopped quickly on good to soft at Nottingham in October and not seen since a hurdles debut the following month; cheekpieces back on for this return.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-2355

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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, only fifth in Redcar's Zetland Gold Cup (1m2f) latest; stamina questionable at 1m4f.
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6th

3

(12)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

16:52 Southwell (AW)

Lord Protector

10st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

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

19:00 Hamilton

Lord Protector

10st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

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

19:45 Hamilton

Lord Protector

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

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

Form: 2-4610 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dictated when off the mark on turf over C&D (Class 5, good to soft, from 5lb lower) on penultimate start, but found the competition too hot to handle in the Class 2 Northern Dancer at Epsom (1m4f, good; 33-1, beaten 35l) subsequently; this looks more suitable.
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3rd

4

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

19:00 Ripon

Something

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

First two wins were at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) and last two have been over C&D (good to soft/good); his last success was on his stable debut last month and he backed that up with a front-running second at Pontefract (1m4f) last week; that was a four-runner race but he chased home a progressive stablemate who has scored again since; respected off same mark.

11/4

2nd

4

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Pontefract

Something

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Three-time winner for Stuart Williams (1m4f, AW/good); made a winning debut for Liam Bailey when dictating matters in a five-runner handicap at Ripon last time (1m4f, good; cheekpieces back on); headgear retained; up 4lb; contender.

7/2

1st

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Something

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Made all in this race off 2lb higher on good to soft for Jedd O'Keeffe last year; drew a blank in six outings for Stuart Williams but latest 1m4f Doncaster third on good to firm was respectable; sold for 8,000gns since; could make another bold bid in this race.

4/1

Form: 187633 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Mixed fortunes since completing the hat-trick at Southwell (1m4f, from this mark) in February; fared better than at Wolverhampton previously with headgear removed at Chelmsford (13.5f AW, third of five) latest; is yet to win on turf (0-5) so others tick more boxes.
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3rd

2

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-time AW winner, including thrice at Southwell; close third in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle last weekend when returned to this sphere; back up 2lb but takes a drop back in grade; solid chance.

7/2

3rd

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four (one here) over 2m in 2025; AW has dominated his career; three of his last four turf starts were respectable and he's edging down the weights, so not entirely dismissed.

25/1

3rd

1

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Sax Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW which has dominated his career; best turf ratings two and three runs back before tailed off (might have overdone it up front) at Goodwood latest; again has just four rivals today but others are preferred.

15/2

11/4

Form: 56-352 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Four French wins (10.5f-1m4f); working back to form for David O'Meara, narrowly beaten at Hamilton (1m5f, good) a fortnight ago; sits only 1lb higher, so has every chance of having a major say providing that the ground (good is fine) doesn't continue to dry out.
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2

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:45 Newton Abbot

Haptics

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Four Flat wins in France where he also pulled up only previous hurdle start; respectable Flat form for David O'Meara but has been below his best in that scene for current yard (two runs).

6/1

1

(2)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Haptics

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Four wins in France, two on the AW; failed to win in seven runs for David O'Meara, best effort when runner-up at Hamilton in June (1m5f, good); tailed off at Chepstow this month on stable debut (1m4f, good to soft; 22-1); cheekpieces are now tried; best watched.

7/1

12th

8

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Chepstow

Haptics

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: James Owen

Four French wins (10.5f-1m4f) but failed to win in seven attempts for David O'Meara, the latest when fourth of five at Hamilton three weeks ago; has joined another stable which does really well with new recruits but others arrives with more pressing claims.

10/1

Form: 28443-

Last run: 309 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
1m2f Chepstow maiden winner for Ralph Beckett, who also demonstrated last summer that he could compete in staying handicaps (1m6f-2m); 0-4 over hurdles for Jackie Stephen and returns to the Flat seeking to rediscover a spark; monitor only.
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11

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:25 Perth

Clan Chieftain

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Flat winner who is 0-8 over hurdles but hasn't been running badly; more new headgear tried but can go well.

14/1

9

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Clan Chieftain

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Yet to score in this sphere but he arrives in good form, fourth of nine in 2m Perth handicap 13 days ago; he can make his presence felt again with blinkers added.

9/2

4th

4

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:08 Perth

Clan Chieftain

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Fairly useful at his best on the Flat; 0-6 over hurdles but was third off today's mark over C&D (good) in July and also ran well when filling same position at Kelso (2m2f, good) last week; one to consider.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.50
Straight Forecast £32.71
Trifecta £137.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Odin Legacy

POSTDATA:

Sir Edward Lear

The Times:

Something

SPOTLIGHT:

Haptics

Daily Mail:

Sax Appeal

TOPSPEED:

Clan Chieftain

The Guardian:

Lord Protector

NEWMARKET:

Sir Edward Lear

The Sun:

Sir Edward Lear

The Star:

Something

D Express:

Odin Legacy

Daily Mirror:

Odin Legacy

Daily Record:

Odin Legacy

RP RATINGS:

Haptics