August 26 / 15.35 Ripon

15.35

Good

Ripon Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Ripon Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

Form: -04129 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
9yo who has won here eight times, the latest when making all over C&D (good) in June on his only previous run in cheekpieces; well beaten at Southwell last time but he's 0-7 on AW; could be tough to catch now back here and back in the cheekpieces.
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3rd

7

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Veteran who is a ten-time winner at Ripon, most recently last September; led for long way in small field over 6f here most recently and appears to retain a sizeable chunk of ability.

12/1

4th

5

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten of his 12 wins have been at Ripon including seven on fast and slow ground over C&D; hasn't threatened in three runs this season but he was a respectable second at Catterick (6f) last time and he's in the mix back at this track.

9/2

2nd

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Marks Choice

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Standing dish at Ripon, where he's recorded ten of his 12 wins; his 71st start is his first here; below par in both starts this season; drops 2lb but perhaps needs further favours from the handicapper to win again.

10/1

2nd
3 (4)
Woodstock

12/1

Form: 030688

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
He's down to a mark 8lb lower than when third at Redcar (7f, good to firm) in April (7f, good to firm); however, his form has been patchy since and first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to prompt a turnaround.
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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

9/2

Form: 618653 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five wins this year, the latest at York (6f, good to firm) in June, and he was third of 15 over this C&D (good to firm) ten days ago; contender.
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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

20/1

Form: 340480

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
3yo who has edged down the weights but he failed to progress for William Haggas and finished down the field at 40-1 on last month's stable debut at York (7f, good); might be best watched for now.
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2nd

6

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Cairdeas

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul Midgley

Reappeared with a good second at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) last month but he's not easy to predict and was a well-held fifth at Ripon last time; that took his record to 1-16 and others are more convincing.

9/1

5th

8

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Cairdeas

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Ex William Haggas; no win since his juvenile days, but has twice ran well over this C&D, including when fourth (from 4lb higher) last August; no match for stablemate Novello Lad at Doncaster (6f, good to soft; 25-1) recently but that comeback run ought to have him spot on for this.

11/2

2nd

12

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Cairdeas

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Regressed for William Haggas before sold last summer; the handicapper is easing off so he should be easy enough to place in due course but he's done a lot of his racing over 7f and now returns from an absence; Novello Lad looks his trainer's best shout.

16/1

Form: 650798 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner who is on a reduced mark but he's dropped down the weights for good reason this season.
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6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

Form: 662784 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

14/1

Form: 252728

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who was down the field at Doncaster in May when last seen but gelded since and he's finished runner-up three times; from top northern stable (one of two 3yos for yard) and no surprise if he runs well.
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9th

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only run to form once in four runs back on turf this summer and that was over 6f; still 1lb higher than for his AW win in December; others appeal more.

14/1

9th

5

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; mostly creditable efforts since until down the field at Pontefract on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

9/1

8th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ay Gee Ell

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; generally run well in defeat since but he will need to pull out more to take this prize.

8/1

25/1

Form: 057660 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who scored four times in the second half of last year and is well handicapped on that form; however, this 9yo has finished no better than sixth across his six outings this season.
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2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 8-5418 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year for Rae Guest (C&D winner) and won at Haydock (6f, good) last month on third start for this yard, for which she deserves extra credit having had to switch around runners; soundly beaten on AW since but has never shone on that surface; she's one to consider now back on turf.
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3rd

3

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Raffles Angel

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack Jones

Made it 4-8 on turf when scoring at Haydock (6f, good) last July but she's lost her way in three subsequent runs; had an excuse on soft ground on her Lingfield reappearance two weeks ago but this is competitive and she needs a big turnaround.

12/1

6th

6

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Raffles Angel

9st 8lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Jack Jones

Unraced on ground softer than good; absent since an excusable effort (hampered start, poorly positioned) last August; 4-9 on turf and 1-1 over C&D; one to consider.

7/1

9th

2

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Ripon

Raffles Angel

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Progressive last year for Rae Guest (C&D winner) and won at Haydock (6f, good) last month on third start for this yard, for which she deserves extra credit having had to switch around runners; soundly beaten on AW since but has never shone on that surface; she's one to consider now back on turf.

10/1

6/1

Form: 800073 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won C&D nursery last August; his form has gone the wrong way this season but he took a big step back in the right direction when third in a first-time visor (retained) at Doncaster (6f, good) last time; chance.
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8th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Lesleys Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

No longer the force of old but bettered his poor seasonal debut when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to lurk on a dangerous mark and is well worth another crack at this sort of trip; no surprise if he features.

11/2

5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lesleys Boy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Decent 2yo who struggled last year, coming more than a stone down the weights; found his level again latterly on Tapeta but he ran poorly on his turf comeback in April and others make more obvious appeal.

14/1

16th

16

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Lesleys Boy

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won two of his first three starts, including a C&D nursery off 8lb higher, but the handicapper was in command for much of 2025; creditable third to Fortamour at Newcastle when last seen 145 days ago but he has more on his plate in this deeper race.

16/1

Form: 424104 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
3yo who was runner-up twice this season (including over C&D on good ground) before winning at Catterick (6f, good to soft) last month; however, two lesser runs have followed and he needs to leave those behind.
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7th

10

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:23 Catterick

Chuti Manika

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Difficult to recommend judged on last five starts, in which he's beaten very few opponents; supporters will cling to the hope that blinkers (replacing a visor) will help and that his two successes have come at Catterick.

16/1

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Chuti Manika

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Below par on his last four starts, but Catterick (5f, good) a fortnight ago was a step back in the right direction and he won there (6f, good to soft) in July on his last encounter with slow ground; not ruled out.

10/1

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Chuti Manika

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

6f win here in July off 1lb higher; not beaten many home in three runs since and a visor is now reached for (has been wearing cheekpieces).

20/1

14/1

Form: 606250 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Below par over C&D ten days ago but he's run a few good races this season, going close behind Raffles Angel at Haydock last month, and he won this 12 months ago (good to firm); capable of being in the shake-up.
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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: -70142 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won when dropped to sprinting at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and has continued in good form, going close at Southwell (6f, AW) most recently; there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.
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Payout
Straight Forecast £37.65
Tricast £143.79

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kats Bob

SPOTLIGHT:

Mark's Choice

Telegraph:

Raffles Angel

NEWMARKET:

Ziggy's Ariel

The Times:

Lesley's Boy

D Express:

Woodstock

Daily Mail:

Raffles Angel

POSTDATA:

Kats Bob

The Guardian:

Kats Bob

Daily Mirror:

Kats Bob

The Sun:

Kats Bob

Daily Record:

Kats Bob

RP RATINGS:

Mark's Choice

The Star:

Mark's Choice