September 27 / 14.50 Ripon

14.50

Good To Soft

Taylor Wimpey Fountains Walk Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Taylor Wimpey Fountains Walk Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 990312 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
In-form prominent racer, making all at Beverley last month (5f, good to firm) and then going close at Chester last week (5f, heavy); first visit to Ripon but he has to come into the reckoning.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Smart Vision

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Down the field at Newcastle four weeks ago but was in a first-time visor and his usual cheekpieces return today; he was in pretty good heart prior to last time and won on heavy ground last October; not discounted.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Vision

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Well handicapped on his best form last year and he's finished a creditable fourth in last two runs including over C&D; needs to find a bit extra but he's still lightly raced on AW and new headgear could give him a boost.

8/1

4th

7

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Smart Vision

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Three wins in the second half of last year (various ground; the final one over C&D); he's struggled to get competitive for most of this year but has dropped down the weights and ran well when fourth of 13 at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; another 2lb lower today and he's one to consider.

10/1

Form: 546551 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Back to form with a bang when winning a 5f Class 4 at Yarmouth 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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3rd

3

(2)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Gold Star Hero

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Bell

Gained reward for some fine efforts on turf in recent months when winning 5f Ascot handicap (good to firm; also won on good to soft) a fortnight ago; raised 4lb to a clear career-high mark but he should give another good account of himself.

9/2

1st

2

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

He has enjoyed more success on AW than turf but has run well in both visits to Ascot, finishing third of 12 four weeks ago; Billy Loughnane booked and he's likely to make a bold bid but he could help tee this up for one of the finishers.

6/1

3rd

3

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race over C&D (good to firm) four weeks ago; did best of those drawn in double figures at York 17 days ago and should give another good account.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 274296 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
His win came over 5f but his best efforts have come over 6f; unable to land a blow over this trip at Lingfield (AW) two weeks ago; down in the weights but others appeal more.
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3rd

4

(6)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Cayman Tai

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Defied this mark with an emphatic win over C&D in May but he's been up and down since and was disappointing at Sandown last time; overall record is now 2-33 and he comes with risks attached.

12/1

8th

7

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:36 Sandown

Cayman Tai

9st 8lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Seems to handle most ground and the return to 5f looks to be in his favour, but a record of 2-32 (1-20 on turf) raises doubts.

12/1

Form: 534654 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins for George Scott; promising stable debut when fourth at Redcar 11 days ago; drying ground will help and he can't be discounted back in trip.
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2nd

13

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Mission Command

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Jennie Candlish

Scored over 7f here in June and doubled his tally for the season in 6f Wolverhampton claimer in July; last of seven back in handicap company at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago so has a bit to prove in a change of headgear.

10/1

7th

2

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Mission Command

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jennie Candlish

Coped well with the return to 6f when making all at Wolverhampton five weeks ago; that was only a claimer and he didn't need to be at his very best but he's landed a good draw from which to attack.

6/1

1st

8

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mission Command

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

A bit to prove in the reapplied visor and back over 6f, with his last win coming at 7f; badly drawn last time at Chester but disappointed the run before as well.

14/1

Form: 372610 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner, the latest a 5f success at Catterick last month; well beaten at Haydock three weeks ago, however, and he is 2lb higher today; may not enhance his trainer's fine recent record in the corresponding race.
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9th

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times; his last success was off 4lb higher at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he's been disappointing since and needs to get back on track.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times including over C&D; got pestered for the lead at Catterick last time but he's been disappointing since his win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and others are preferred.

8/1

6th

5

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Two of 11 wins have been over C&D; latest success was at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but rather disappointing since; has a bit to prove.

9/1

14/1

Form: 634130 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Low-key run at Catterick 18 days ago but it was after a three-month layoff; chance on this year's best form and he has run well over C&D in the past; stable run three in the race.
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2nd

1

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Catterick

Albegone

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

In-form 8yo who can boast four wins and four seconds from 13 starts here; nailed Jojo Rabbit in the final stride at Pontefract (5f, good) on Thursday; goes unpenalised for that success and must be considered.

9/4

1st

1

(5)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:32 Pontefract

Albegone

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month before close second at Carlisle (5f, good), and he suffered a troubled passage when 3l ninth of 13 at Redcar (5f, good) last Tuesday; this in-form 8yo is high on the list.

2/1

9th

11

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Finally back to winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in August and followed it up with a good neck second of 12 in 5f Carlisle handicap six days ago; not taken lightly in his current mood.

9/2

Form: 50-865 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Hold-up sprinter; just one win to his name since May 2022; shaped with some promise at Haydock three weeks ago (after a break) and he's on a fair mark; effective at the track.
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7

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ripon

Illusionist

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Hold-up sprinter; just one win to his name since May 2022; shaped with some promise at Haydock three weeks ago (after a break) and he's on a fair mark; effective at the track.

12/1

78

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Illusionist

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Illusionist

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Below par on both runs this term but didn't perform badly at Hamilton in May last time on good going that may not have been ideal; now 2lb lower than when winning at Wetherby (soft) last year and the more rain the better.

16/1

Form: 443984 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Admirable veteran who won twice in the space of a week in June; held his form since but this is a rare run at Ripon and he could prove vulnerable once more.
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9th

10

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Copper Knight

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Similar type to Jordan Electrics, being a veteran who is still capable of winning races, as shown at Chester (5f, heavy) nine days ago; back up 3lb but scored off this mark three times in 2025.

12/1

1st

11

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Copper Knight

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran; has 18 wins to his credit, five over this C&D; not at his best since Beverley win in May (5f, good to soft) but now 8lb lower; 5f on soft ground is ideal, well drawn and one to consider.

7/1

8th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Copper Knight

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

12yo who recorded the 19th win of his career at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; however, he needs to improve upon his recent performances if he's to post victory number 20 this afternoon.

12/1

Form: 760232 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Comes here on the back of three good runs in defeat, notably his second at Ayr nine days ago (5f, good to soft) where he was picked off in the final strides; still on a competitive mark despite the 2lb nudge; course winner; has the option of heading to the far rail from stall 1; big player.
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4th

10

(5)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Pontefract

Vince LAmour

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Up and down this year and he didn't run well either side of a better effort at Ayr last month; has slipped to a good mark again but hard to fancy after his latest effort.

20/1

8th

4

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Vince LAmour

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted one of his better efforts last time but isn't certain to back it up, having proved far from consistent this term notwithstanding a success (off 6lb higher) in May.

7/2

6th

2

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Vince LAmour

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent this season but last two attempts in Class 5 comprise a success (off 4lb higher) and close second; drop back to this grade may have a positive effect.

20/1

Form: 6-0348 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Beaten a head in this race 12 months ago and he is rated 3lb lower this time around; he was in peak form last year though and it has been something of a truncated campaign in 2025; if he is to bounce back it is likely to be over C&D and the stable are amongst the winners.
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5th

1

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two C&D wins on soft and good ground; below best in the autumn and has needed both runs in 2026 but he's run two of his best races for Paul Mulrennan (1-3 on him) who is back up today; on a handy mark and a revival could be imminent.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

High Opinion

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily.

10/1

6th

5

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Bryan Smart

More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off.

13/2

Form: 712948 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; has the stands' rail draw and she's on a competitive mark judged on her 2025 best; only midfield in her one previous start at Ripon.
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3rd

10

(14)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a soft-ground C&D win on her record; well handicapped on this year's best but she has a wide stall to contend with and she needs to step forward from her recent Catterick fifth.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Miss Brazen

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to action with a win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and she ran a cracker at Beverley one month later; not so good twice since and a lower draw would have been preferred.

10/1

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider.

11/2

12/1

Form: 400057 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Nearly two years since his last win but he's tumbled down the weights and his latest Haydock run was more encouraging than the distance beaten suggests; has won over C&D; betting useful.
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3rd

12

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Wen Moon

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

C&D win on soft last November; a couple of promising efforts this year and further rain won't hurt his chance; would be of more interest at a lower level though.

16/1

7th

6

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Catterick

Wen Moon

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ben Haslam

Proficient with cut underfoot (achieved three RPRs in 90s on soft/heavy, 5f-6f); absent since finishing third to Rock Of England at Ripon (5f, good) in June; capable from this mark if ready to roll; consult the market.

4/1

Form: 041291 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Course specialist; not the force of old but that is reflected in his mark and he has won a couple of 6f handicaps here this year, latterly a Class 4 last month; has his first run at 5f for nearly three years and he up against some speedy opponents.
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6th

13

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Gemma Tutty

Multiple course winner who also captured this event in 2025; yet to score this term but he has posted some solid placed efforts here and is best forgiven his latest C&D seventh when slowly away; can't be discounted.

14/1

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

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vince L'Amour

Telegraph:

Smart Vision

Daily Mail:

Mark's Choice

NEWMARKET:

Gold Star Hero

D Express:

Mission Command

TOPSPEED:

Wen Moon

The Times:

Illusionist

POSTDATA:

Copper Knight

RP RATINGS:

Vince L'Amour

THE NORTH:

Vince L'Amour

The Guardian:

Vince L'Amour

Daily Mirror:

Vince L'Amour

Daily Record:

Vince L'Amour

The Sun:

Smart Vision

The Star:

Mark's Choice