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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7th

4

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten-time course winner who made a bold bid when runner-up in a 20-runner handicap here (6f, good) 16 days ago; up 3lb but he still looks on a workable mark and is respected back in trip; has won on good to firm and good to soft.

9/2

2nd

20

(17)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Marks Choice

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten-time course winner; he has done enough this year to think he could add to that tally but this may prove too competitive for the veteran.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Marks Choice

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Gemma Tutty

Ripon specialist (ten wins at that track); run down only by Reigning Profit and Rock Of England when attempting to win the race named in his honour there (5f) 26 days ago; no issue with this return to 6f and has been placed here previously.

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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3rd

17

(15)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise.

10/1

1st

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought.

10/1

4th

15

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since August 2024 but he's been in good form since this visor went on, bumping into an unexposed 3yo when second of four at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and again finishing runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; in each-way calculations once more.

14/1

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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6th

20

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out.

25/1

14th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Kats Bob

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

4lb lower than when third of 15 in this race last year; yet to strike in 2026 but there have been some good runs along the way, including his last two starts; looks the likeliest to grab the far rail if the field split into two groups; one to consider.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Had a fine year in 2025, winning five times; in and out this year but his latest York second (of 19) was a fine run and he needs serious consideration despite a 3lb rise.

3/1

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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10th

6

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Cairdeas

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Still to win a handicap and has had plenty of chances for this yard; fair effort over C&D last time (behind Hectic) and is 2lb lower but he's some way down the pecking order.

20/1

4th

2

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Cairdeas

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Failed to beat a rival over C&D ten days ago (Pickersgill second); drops in grade, but still enough doubts remain.

12/1

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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7th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Ay Gee Ell

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1-21; close fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; from 7lb higher) in April; has lost his way since, failing to beat many in 5f contests at Pontefract, Beverley, and Chester; questions to be answered for the time being.

20/1

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

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

2

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Raffles Angel

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

The step up to 7f didn't bear fruit at Haydock three weeks ago but she had been placed in 6f handicaps in her two previous starts; 2lb lower than for her last win; each-way shout.

10/1

10th

5

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Raffles Angel

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jack Jones

Came from the back of the field to win here (6f, good) last July and she's been a good third on her last two starts (6f, good/good to firm); kept on well at Newbury last time and now has a belated second crack at 7f, which is well worth a go; she's one to consider.

9/1

3rd

3

(9)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newbury

Raffles Angel

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Jack Jones

Bettered disappointing seasonal debut when third of five at Nottingham (6f, good) last month and is now 1lb lower than when winning from off the pace at Haydock (6f, good) last summer; no surprise if she features.

7/1

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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4th

6

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Lesleys Boy

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins as a 2yo but he has drawn a blank since; continues to drop in the weights but he was well beaten in his only run on soft ground.

16/1

8th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Lesleys Boy

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best form was as a 2yo when twice successful; falling in the weights but this season hasn't got up and running.

16/1

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

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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7th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Wreck It Ryley

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Alan Brown

Scored at Leicester (6f) in April; running well since and just edged out when third of 26 in 6f Goodwood handicap 23 days ago; that form is proving very strong, so he merits serious consideration despite 2lb rise.

13/2

3rd

12

(16)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Wreck It Ryley

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; respectable sixth of 19 at York (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago but suspicion he'll prove vulnerable for win purposes again.

40/1

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