July 19 / 15.17 Ripon

15.17

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 440103 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Added to his good course record with an all-the-way win over this trip on good to soft in May; respectable third at Doncaster (Elsass behind) 15 days ago and much respected back here, particularly from the inside stall.
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15

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

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

16:50 Doncaster

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

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

15:50 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

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

2nd
7 (9)
Tele Red

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -49446 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since scoring at Ayr in October 2023 (1m, soft) but a close fourth at York two runs back (1m1f, good to firm) last month shows he can be very competitive from this sort of mark and latest Carlisle sixth came in a well-contested affair; in the mix.
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7th

5

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Tele Red

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Exposed but consistent and fully entitled to be sharper for his recent run at Beverley (extended 1m); on the downside, he's drawn wide and best form is over further.

7/1

4th

9

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Tele Red

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: K R Burke

Consistent performer who won't have a problem with the likely ground conditions having gained five of his six wins on good to soft/soft; off 310 days, but has run well fresh before and market support would be interesting.

7/1

2nd

1

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Tele Red

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

In-form 8yo who recorded a 2l success at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on Monday, ending two-year losing spell; incurs 4lb penalty but Jack Nicholls takes off useful 5lb; could well remain competitive.

4/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 322646 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
10yo who retains plenty of drive and fared best of those who raced prominently when fourth of 17 at York (1m2f, good) on his penultimate start; ran well enough to think he's still in form when sixth of 15 at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) a fortnight ago; placed twice at this venue earlier in the summer and ought to be in the mix again.
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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

6/1

Form: 4-1330

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Winner over 1m at Pontefract (good) on reappearance in April and third over 1m at Redcar (good) and 1m1f at York (good to firm) on next two starts; lost many lengths at the start back at York three weeks ago and can have that effort ignored; probably stays 1m2f; enters the reckoning.
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4th

7

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Leadenhall

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

In-form 6yo who scored at Nottingham in May/June and ran well when favourite for the Carlisle Bell most recently; revised mark has kicked in but he defied it last summer; solid chance.

8/1

2nd

13

(13)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Leadenhall

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Creditable sixth of 16 at York (1m1f, good) before winning at Nottingham (8.5f, good) under Jake Dickson four days ago, making it two wins from his last three starts; escapes a penalty for that success and can't be dismissed.

8/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Leadenhall

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded his fourth win when scoring over C&D (good) last month and he backed that up with a creditable sixth in a big field at York (1m1f, good); remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's in the mix back at this track.

13/2

4/1

Form: 8-6136 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Better than ever for her new yard this spring, winning at Haydock (1m, good); failed to fire when last of six at Lingfield (good to soft) six weeks ago but capable of bouncing back; winner on soft so further rain wouldn't be an issue.
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8th

3

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Afloat

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Four wins in Britain at up to an extended 1m3f; should stay okay and her fairly encouraging fifth on yard debut at Galway (1m4f, soft) was after a long absence; possibilities.

11/2

5th

2

(14)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Afloat

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Four wins in Britain, none over quite as far as this; should stay; probably worth a market check on her first start for Gavin Cromwell after almost a year on the sidelines.

12/1

8th

2

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Afloat

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Multiple turf winner at up to 11.5f; less effective on AW surfaces but her best such effort was when last tried at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in May; if able to repeat that form she would have claims from this 5lb lower mark but she's not easy to predict.

12/1

Form: -42117

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who scored back to back at Hamilton (1m, good) and Carlisle (1m1f, soft) this summer; however, his run of good form came to a halt back at Carlisle a fortnight ago and he remains on a career-high mark.
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13th

5

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Swift Salian

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Runner-up on first three starts this season (once over C&D) and was seemingly back in good nick when fourth at Carlisle (nearly 1m, good) last month; subsequent heavy-ground defeat is excusable, and he's on a good mark.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Ayr

Swift Salian

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Carlisle (1m, good) three weeks ago and he continues to edge down the weights; his best form has come on slow ground and he's firmly in calculations.

8/1

4th

2

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:47 Carlisle

Swift Salian

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Started the season with three second-place finishes at around 1m; failed to beat a rival in two runs last month and needs to turn things around quickly.

25/1

Form: 011519 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three 1m2f wins on good/good to firm in May/June, the third success coming in a big-field event at York; however, he ran poorly back at York last week and ease in the ground would be a worry given he's run below par on the occasions he's encountered going softer than good.
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3rd

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Dawn Of Liberation

10st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Not as good now and has his share of off days; back on a winning mark, though, has a C&D win to his name and this is less competitive than he's used to returning from ten weeks off.

3/1

3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

Form: 0-02

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on his first two starts but made a much bigger impact at Beverley (extended 1m, good to firm) last month, finishing second of seven in a maiden; brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut but the trip and likely ground conditions are unknowns.
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3rd

1

(2)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Draupnir

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record is only 1-14 but he's in a position to make matters better, having finished a close second at Ripon (1m2f, soft) most recently; has C&D form; enters calculations.

11/2

2nd

6

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Draupnir

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Sole win from 13 came at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September; placed at Thirsk (7f) in April and Hamilton (1m1f) in June, before a slight dip in form; latest Ayr fifth (1m2f, beaten under 5l) respectable; 2lb lower, with claiming rider Shay Farmer booked, so isn't discounted.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Draupnir

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

1-12; fair third over 1m1f at Hamilton three starts back but lesser efforts at York (1m6f and 1m) since; still 3lb above his winning mark and best form is at up to 1m1f; others more appealing.

20/1

4/1

Form: 7-5226 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improved when close second on 1m2f Doncaster handicap debut (good to firm) in June; did too much too soon when only sixth back there a week later and no surprise were he to resume his progression now.
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2nd

3

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Elsass

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year, one on Southwell Tapeta; two good thirds in a mixed record since, including over 1m4f on Kempton's Polytrack on penultimate outing; considered in this small field.

4/1

7th

4

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Elsass

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year; mixed form since but latest third of 11 over 1m4f on Kempton's Polytrack was creditable; probably acts on good to soft.

3/1

3rd

10

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Elsass

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year, the first a 1m3f AW handicap at Southwell; mixed form since, including finishing a couple of places behind the reopposing Tiernan in last month's Lanark Silver Bell.

10/1

Non-runners

Real Terms

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Payout
Exacta £29.70
Straight Forecast £29.08
Tricast £269.03
Trifecta £228.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ey Up Its The Boss

RP RATINGS:

Tele Red

Telegraph:

Elsass

NEWMARKET:

Afloat

TOPSPEED:

Leadenhall

Daily Mirror:

Poet's Dawn

D Express:

Elsass

Daily Mail:

Ey Up Its The Boss

The Star:

Ey Up Its The Boss

Daily Record:

Ey Up Its The Boss

POSTDATA:

Tele Red

The Times:

Tele Red

The Guardian:

Tele Red