July 19 / 15.55 Ripon

15.55

Good To Soft

Ripon Bell-Ringer Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 4f 10y
  • Class 2
  • 5 runners
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Ripon Bell-Ringer Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/7 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2149-5 D BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Looked potentially smart when smooth winner on 1m4f Ascot handicap debut (soft) last September in first-time cheekpieces; hasn't progressed as might have been expected in three subsequent runs (favourite each time) but not disgraced either and may have found good to firm ground too lively (raced on softer than good otherwise) when fifth of 12 in a York Dante meeting handicap on reappearance (no headgear); still has time on his side and a potential class act giving weight away to lesser opposition in refitted cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

The Reverend

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W P Mullins

Gained a fourth Flat win for William Haggas with a hard-earned success in the 1m6f Old Borough Cup at Haydock last September; looked like a useful recruit to hurdling when winning at Cork in January; had plenty to do when clipping heels and unseating on the home turn in a Grade 1 here in February; valuable 5lb claimed.

7/1

10

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

The Reverend

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Gained a fourth Flat win with a hard-earned success in the 1m6f Old Borough Cup at Haydock last September; stamped himself as a useful recruit to hurdling when scoring at Cork last month.

7/1

1st

6

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

The Reverend

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Looked one to follow when impressive on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, soft) last September; failed to kick on from that initially but got back on track with convincing win in small field at Ripon (1m4f, soft) in July; could have more to offer for top yard now things have clicked again, especially now back up in trip, and he's not necessarily a soft-ground specialist.

4/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -65335 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Back on song for new yard when third at Chester (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m5f, good to soft) in May/June; only fifth at Carlisle latest but he moved well enough for a long way to think he's probably still in form.
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3rd

6

(4)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:52 Pontefract

Per Contra

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Landed the third turf win of his career when seeing off ten rivals at Redcar (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; raised 4lb but his AW success last September was attained off 1lb higher.

9/2

1st

7

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Redcar

Per Contra

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual turf winner who last scored when bagging a 1m2f AW handicap just under a year ago; now 5lb lower but that's still the same mark he was beaten just over 4l at Beverley 10 days ago; likely needs to find a bit extra.

7/1

15/2

Form: 663-06 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin win at Newmarket (1m4f, good) last May was a big career best but he hasn't come close to matching it in seven subsequent outings, including two for new yard this season; starting to look well handicapped but has too much to prove.
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1st

1

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Fox Journey

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Two good runs for new stable this season, the latter a third of 17 at York (1m4f, good) last month; should be fine back at 2m and can cope with ground slower than good; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

9

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Fox Journey

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute (below form last year for Kevin Ryan) but second of 14 off almost a career-low mark at Musselburgh (1m4f, good; under Zak Wheatley) one month ago was easily his most competitive show since; back up 2lb and needs to build on that revival.

13/2

2nd

5

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Fox Journey

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute; below form last year for Kevin Ryan, followed by a 22,000gns sale in October; he's 23lb below his peak mark but the tide needs to turn.

25/1

Form: -74283 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-French; record of 1-20 Britain; respectable third at Chester (1m4f, good) three weeks ago but opposable for win purposes again from 3lb out of the weights.
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3rd

1

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

Woodstock City

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Four Flat wins, including two (1m2f-1m3f) for Ian Williams; runner-up in a Class 5 at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) in July; potential over hurdles in novice and maiden company back in 2024, so he could be interesting on handicap hurdle debut; first start for Olly Murphy.

2/1

2nd

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Woodstock City

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Won twice in Britain for current yard since winning twice in France; however, beaten 21l at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month following five-month layoff and lacks the scope of his rivals.

20/1

9th

11

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Woodstock City

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield in January; broke out of stalls and withdrawn at Kempton 11 days later (10-1 at the time); now returns to turf after a break but he's a dual winner in this sphere and is versatile ground-wise; possibilities.

14/1

Form: 00-351 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Sixth career success when clinging on at Thirsk (1m4f, good) six weeks ago; ought to remain competitive off 2lb higher.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored at Newcastle (1m4f) in March but largely below form since, last of four in 1m4f handicap at Thirsk ten days ago; this course winner needs to take a step forward in refitted blinkers.

12/1

4th

1

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:22 Thirsk

Ludos Landing

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed 6yo who concedes weight to 3yo rivals but brings positives, being the only C&D scorer in the field and a winner off 2lb higher in most recent attempt in this grade.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Ludos Landing

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Strike-rate of 7-50; won off this mark in March but well beaten in three of his four subsequent runs and has become hard to predict.

11/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £3.40
Straight Forecast £3.76
Trifecta £8.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Reverend

POSTDATA:

Woodstock City

Daily Mirror:

Ludo's Landing

The Sun:

Per Contra

RP RATINGS:

Fox Journey

TOPSPEED:

The Reverend

NEWMARKET:

The Reverend

The Times:

The Reverend

Telegraph:

The Reverend

Daily Mail:

The Reverend

D Express:

The Reverend

The Star:

The Reverend

The Guardian:

Woodstock City

Daily Record:

Ludo's Landing