August 16 / 14.45 Ripon

14.45

Good

William Hill Supporting MND Silver Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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William Hill Supporting MND Silver Cup Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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10/1

Form: 361865 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five wins since joining Ruth Carr, the latest a defeat of 18 rivals at York last month (6f, good to firm) off just 1lb lower; midfield over C&D 12 days ago; not discounted back down in grade.
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2nd

17

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Kats Bob

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Looked as good as ever when second of nine at Catterick (6f, good) on his reappearance in April but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; conditions no problem and he's on a manageable mark but this is a warm race in which to try to bounce back.

25/1

7th

8

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Very productive in the first half of 2025 but has subsequently been unable to add to his tally; admittedly ties in with a couple of today's opponents on C&D form three weeks ago (penultimate start).

12/1

20th

19

(22)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to lead and he made all to beat 18 rivals in this race (good to firm) 12 months ago; bubbling under this season, beaten off only late on at Doncaster last Friday; won't mind if rain softens the ground (used to be considered a mud-lover); should make a bold bid for a repeat success.

14/1

Form: 874530 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; not at his best at Thirsk last time but that was Class 3 over 7f and his earlier Doncaster third (6f, good to soft) was a good run; high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

A three-time C&D scorer; right back to his best of late when runner-up in 7f handicaps at Wetherby and Thirsk, caught only late on latter occasion; up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards.

3/1

2nd

2

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner who bounced back to his best with second of 14 in 7f Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; up 2lb but he remains 1lb below his last winning mark so merits serious consideration.

4/1

Form: -32304 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Multiple C&D winner who has run several good races in defeat this year, including C&D 12 days ago when things went wrong at the start (blindfold off late and then stumbled); perhaps wouldn't want the ground to be too fast but there's a lot to like otherwise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Fortamour

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst.

4/1

2nd

9

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Fortamour

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time course winner but well held in his three runs this year and latest was over C&D (good to soft) last month; has form figures of 1242 in this race in the last four years but he needs to turn things around off a sliding mark.

12/1

10/1

Form: -03068

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, including on fast turf; edging down the weights but tackling 6f for the first time on his 26th start is something of an unknown.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

4

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Woodstock

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Performed with credit when twice reaching the frame in May; a stumble at the start did not help when only sixth at Thirsk latest but he's winless since 2024 and that wait for a next success may go on unless a change of headgear (first-time visor for regular cheekpieces) gives him a lift.

13/2

6th

6

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good form, fourth of 11 to This Farh in 7.5f Beverley handicap 20 days ago; considered.

7/1

4th

1

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Woodstock

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 16-race losing run but down the weights as a result and he was on the heels of the winner when third of 12 at Thirsk (7f) 11 days ago; having his first race here; thereabouts if he takes to it.

9/2

Form: 322171 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
On the up this summer and his latest Pontefract win (6f, good to firm) was franked by the runner-up on Tuesday; has a different track to contend with this time but a 2lb rise still leaves him looking well treated.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Novello Lad

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); up 4lb in a stronger race but he may not have finished progressing just yet.

100/30

1st

5

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Novello Lad

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Track regular who added a second C&D win to his record on good to soft three weeks ago; handicapper handed him an 8lb rise but that looked a career best and he can never be discounted at this venue.

7/2

1st

9

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Novello Lad

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Started favourite on his first nine starts last year, winning two of them, both off lower marks; hit traffic over an inadequate 5f on his comeback a few weeks ago, which will ensure he's popular once again for a yard also responsible for Cairdeas.

4/1

Form: -76508 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Big prices and no better than midfield in two runs for his new stable last month; interesting to see if more positive tactics are deployed now he's drawn against the stands' rail; betting to guide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Kings Merchant

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Gained all four wins over sprint trips, the latest in September 2024; ran quite well over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, though, and nearly exploited this career-low mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; second run in cheekpieces) a week ago; due to go back up 3lb; must be considered.

11/4

2nd

3

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Kings Merchant

9st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Progressive as a 3yo (C&D winner) but regressed last year and has continued to slide this season; hit a bit of traffic when not beaten far in first-time cheekpieces (retained) latest but others look to have stronger claims.

7/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Kings Merchant

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

On a losing run and he beat only one in 7f Carlisle handicap 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs to take a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

16/1

Form: 5-5500

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
No impact in two York sprints last month but he's slipped to a good mark and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

109

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Airman

8st 10lb

T: Richard Fahey

7

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Airman

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

No impact in two York sprints last month but he's slipped to a good mark and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

19th

8

(10)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Airman

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won first two starts at 5f on heavy and good to soft but things haven't been easy for him since, on turf or the AW, and has yet to prove 6f suits.

33/1

Form: 460625 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made a winning reappearance at Thirsk in April (6f, good) and there have been some good efforts in defeat since, including over C&D; each-way claims but might find a few better treated.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; today's return to sprinting is in his favour but he's likely to be vulnerable at this level.

40/1

9th

10

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Raced exclusively at shorter, gaining most wins over 6f; looks likely to be outstayed and outclassed upped in trip/grade.

66/1

8th

4

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Wreck It Ryley

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Kept trying when third at Doncaster last time (6f) but was beaten over 3l and he's not looked well handicapped since scoring by 6l in April; he's also only 1-16 over 7f.

10/1

Form: 166278 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a Class 5 over C&D in April off 2lb lower; she's been in and out since then though and others look more persuasive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Ariel

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alice Haynes

Prominent racer; dropped right away at Lingfield last week (6f) and the widest stall won't make life easy this time.

16/1

9th

4

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Ziggys Ariel

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Made all to win a 6f handicap at Ripon in April off this mark; dips back into Class 5 company for the first time since; well drawn to attack and she's not ruled out.

8/1

6th

5

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Ripon

Ziggys Ariel

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

3yo whose best efforts this season have come here, winning over C&D (good) in April and going close over C&D (good) in June; fourth of 15 over C&D ten days ago and she's firmly in calculations.

8/1

Form: 825590 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
In good form on the Tapeta at Newcastle early in the year, completing a 6f hat-trick in January; she has had excuses on her last two starts and is handicapped to go well; chance.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

All eight wins have come on the AW and is 0-8 on turf, including when just under 3l behind Bellarchi at Chester (7f, good) ten days ago; 3lb pull not enough to tempt, especially as she has never attempted this far before.

66/1

6th

4

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW this January-March (7f/6f); ran right up to her best when 3.5l fifth of seven to Circe in 7f Musselburgh Listed race latest but it underlines she needs more at this level; a wide draw won't make it any easier.

40/1

5th

2

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Brazilian Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW this January-March (7f/6f) and has also shown promise on turf (albeit 0-6 on grass); however, she needs a sizeable step forward if she's to pose a threat in this Listed contest.

33/1

Form: 174551 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Had a wind operation in June and showed the benefit when keeping on strongly to beat 21 rivals at York three weeks ago (6f, good; winning the race for the second time); 5lb rise could be enough to find him out.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Yet to score this term but running well, fourth of ten in 5.5f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

9/2

4th

2

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Dicko The Legend

11st 2lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest last summer off 1lb lower; found some trouble in running when third at Pontefract last time and has another big effort in him.

13/2

3rd

5

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest a 22-runner handicap last July (good) when back after wind surgery; creditable sixth at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm); a possible.

6/1

Form: 554107 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Tired in the final furlong at Pontefract ten days ago (race won by Novello Lad) but it was his first run in eight weeks and his record at this track (four wins from 11 starts) offers hope that the tables can be turned; big run on the cards.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

3rd

12

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Bay Breeze

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.

20/1

Form: 665314 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won well at Carlisle last month (6f, soft) before a solid fourth behind Dicko The Legend at York three weeks ago; has C&D form and stall 1 might be advantageous; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(9)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Resumed winning ways at Southwell (6f; 10-1, from a 2lb lower mark) early in the New Year, having regularly caught the eye here prior; no obvious excuses when fourth over C&D latest (14-1); others more appealing.

20/1

4th

4

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Came from off the pace to score at Southwell last month, his seventh success; probably still on a workable mark but his latest run was below par and his record in recent months is very mixed.

8/1

Form: 432224 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; arrives on the back of a string of good runs but she will need more if he's to end losing streak in a competitive race such as this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Havana Rum

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 in good form on AW; some solid efforts back on turf this year without suggesting he had much in hand of his mark; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Havana Rum

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Back to his best last year and his reappearance second of 13 at Pontefract (5f) in April sent his mark to new heights; hasn't matched that in three starts since but last time's fifth of ten from the widest stall at Chester (6f, also good to soft; not clear run) suggests this mark isn't beyond him; in the picture.

10/1

5th

7

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Havana Rum

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

His year started well when bustling up Saturday's Epsom "Dash" winner at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in April but his two runs last month didn't come close and he has the widest stall.

20/1

Form: 146670 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
He would have a fair shout on his AW best but he's yet to run to a similar level on turf and others are more persuasive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

8

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Fan Mail

10st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Tim Easterby

Two AW wins to his name and his close second over C&D (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in May was up with his best turf form; back on that latter mark after two lesser efforts so can't be readily dismissed.

7/1

5th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 6f winner on the AW; decent efforts last two turf runs, notably when neck second on good to soft at Carlisle last month (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); fair fifth in first-time blinkers at Thirsk last time (6f, good); cheekpieces the preferred option this time; could go well.

3/1

Non-runners

Hectic

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £135.80
Straight Forecast £79.08
Tricast £699.95
Trifecta £1005.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ziggy's Ariel

The Sun:

Novello Lad

The Guardian:

Fortamour

Telegraph:

Fan Mail

D Express:

Airman

Daily Mirror:

Dicko The Legend

The Star:

Woodstock

The Times:

Hectic

SPOTLIGHT:

Bay Breeze

POSTDATA:

Kats Bob

TOPSPEED:

Ziggy's Ariel

NEWMARKET:

Ziggy's Ariel

Daily Record:

Novello Lad

Daily Mail:

Fortamour