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GoodCity Of Ripon Handicap
- Prize money: £6184.8
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £22.20
- Place: £5.00
Form: 28-004 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (6) |
16th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to score this season but runner-up for the third time over C&D in August and suffered a poor run when midfield in 21-runner handicap at York (5.5f) last time; not out of things. |
10/1 |
|
10th 3 (6) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in three of his four runs this year, the latest at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; met some trouble on that occasion but he didn't look an easy ride and others appeal more for the win. |
9/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: -76068 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (8) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered. |
10/1 |
|
2 (8) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered. |
10/1 |
|
5th 11 (8) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
He's having a mixed season and hasn't looked ready to pounce since a good Ripon run (5f) in July; needs a turnaround but he wasn't far away on his latest C&D start in March and is on a much lower mark now. |
25/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 581254 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (9) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of dash, setting a good pace at Catterick 17 days ago before weakening into third (Tuscan Point second but 8lb worse off today); likely to make a beeline for the stands' rail and more minor money could be on the cards. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
The old man of the party but he still likes to get on with it and has a good record here; solid comeback second on AW in January wasn't built on but he's back down to the same mark he won this race from last year; that was a fourth C&D win and he has to enter calculations. |
8/1 |
|
11th 5 (4) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Front-runner; ended 2025 campaign with a C&D second and filled the same position on his return in January, again over C&D; backward step last time but capable of a prominent showing off this mark. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 126-03 CD
Last run: 59 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (2) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two C&D wins on soft and good ground; below best in the autumn and has needed both runs in 2026 but he's run two of his best races for Paul Mulrennan (1-3 on him) who is back up today; on a handy mark and a revival could be imminent. |
7/1 |
|
5th 8 (3) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off. |
13/2 |
5/1
Form: 62-157 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (7) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Ran well on his only previous outing at Southwell but has lost his form of late and finished down the field at Redcar 11 days ago; hopes depend on how he reacts to first-time cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
|
8 (5) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Off the mark on handicap debut at Doncaster in April (5f, good to firm); some fair runs since, including a good second over 6f, but disappointing on last two starts. |
8/1 |
|
8th 5 (9) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Patchy form since making a successful handicap debut/reappearance at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) in April, his best subsequent effort when beaten a head off this mark at Catterick (6f, good to soft) on his penultimate outing; each-way claims on his best form. |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: 251413 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (7) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Previous course winner who was entitled to have needed his comeback from 13 months off on turf recently; shaped well enough there and a 2lb drop sees him get in here on the ceiling mark; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
5th 9 (9) |
8th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Weakened at Musselburgh (5f, good; 5-2 favourite) when last in action 13 months ago; that sharp track (three wins) usually plays to his strengths; even allowing for this easing mark, he has plenty to prove. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 (7) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 531778 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (15) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right. |
10/1 |
|
9th 6 (8) |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running. |
9/2 |
|
7th 10 (4) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off. |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: -47252 D BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (14) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Back in fine form with 5f handicap wins at Pontefract and Thirsk (raced alone) recently; not disgraced when eighth of 16 in 5f handicap at Doncaster 13 days ago; needs considering eased 1lb. |
11/1 |
|
8th 13 (6) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Fell to career-low mark before winning at Pontefract in June and Thirsk (also 5f, good) in August; latter was best form since April 2024 and he's gone back up another 6lb, but this hat-trick seeker demands some respect. |
11/1 |
|
1st 6 (8) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Off a reduced mark he won a 5f handicap at Pontefract (good ground) 54 days ago; still has handicapping scope off 3lb higher. |
13/2 |
13/2
Form: 2-7903
Last run: 90 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (2) |
16th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Acts on good to firm and soft ground; his last win was 12 months ago but that was off 4lb higher and he returned from a three-month break with a promising effort at Musselburgh (5f) last month; should benefit from that run and he's not ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Showed signs of running into form in May; proved a disappointing favourite in June when last seen but, judged on historical data, looks interesting off current mark dropped to 0-55 level. |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £187.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £220.36 |
| Tricast | £1490.23 |
| Trifecta | £1841.40 |
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