April 25 / 16.10 Ripon

16.10

Good

Ripon Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Ripon Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 70789- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ten-time winner down the years for James Evans; drew a blank in 2025 but runner-up twice off marks in the 90s, including reappearance, so well treated starting out for Tony Carroll (same owners); interesting to see what the betting makes of him.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Dream Composer

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Dual course winner who isn't too fussy about the ground; had a quiet spell for last trainer but has taken advantage of a handy mark for new yard this year, winning twice over 5f, and he looked to be still in form at Windsor (6f) 19 days ago; shouldn't be far away.

8/1

4th

13

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Dream Composer

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple wins include two over 5f for new yard this year, the first under Myla Coppins and the second on this track; did win once over 6f back in 2022 but it's a long time since he played a part over this trip.

16/1

5th

2

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Dream Composer

10st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Hit the ground running for this yard, his Ripon win in April backed up by arguably unlucky fourth at Goodwood the following month; not beaten far in the Dash here next time and led on the line at Windsor (again 5f, good to firm) last Monday; 4lb penalty to overcome and his best has come at 5f, but he's still considered.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 84210- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
None of today's opponents were foaled when he won his first race but this 12yo was still pretty useful last year, winning three times over 5f; the fact he's never won first time up suggests it may pay to look elsewhere this time, though.
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9th

7

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Copper Knight

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Grand servant to connections and he was recording the 19th win of his long career when successful at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; four subsequent defeats have seen him slip to a mark 2lb lower than for that win; has won over C&D but likely vulnerable to younger rivals.

20/1

10th

8

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Copper Knight

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Admirable veteran who had a wicked draw in a C&D handicap last month that he'd won three times before; better boxed this time and there was much to like about his previous effort at Thirsk; considered.

8/1

9th

8

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Copper Knight

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 19 wins on his CV, including three editions of this race and a narrow success at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month; drawn on the outside today and doesn't have much margin for error off this mark but it won't be a surprise if he gives this a good shot.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 4188-6 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Reopposing stablemate Vince L'Amour was ahead in second when sixth of 17 at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago but it was still quite an encouraging return to action from this 5yo who has dipped to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Catterick (5f, good) last September.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Equity Law

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off a reduced mark he won a 5f handicap at Pontefract (good ground) 54 days ago; still has handicapping scope off 3lb higher.

13/2

1st

9

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Equity Law

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Placed a few times this season, including when favourite at Catterick last time; back up in grade but he's 3lb below last winning mark and seems to have a fighting chance.

10/1

13/2

Form: 3-2281 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.
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8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

3rd

3

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; hasn't reproduced that in four subsequent turf outings but he's back on that last successful mark and has run well here before.

12/1

6th

5

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Castan

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; ran well at Ripon (5f, good) later that month but he has struggled twice since; has a C&D win on his record but others bring more pressing claims.

33/1

5th
3 (7)
Tiva

13/2

Form: 91108- CD

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Improved when visor was added to her tongue-tie last year, winning over C&D (good) and at Newmarket (good to firm) in August; starts this campaign 5lb above the mark she defied at Newmarket and might be best watched after 196 days off with both the visor and tongue-tie missing.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Tiva

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David O’Meara

Led close home to win this race a year ago (good to firm) and was back on the scoresheet with another narrow success at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; likely contender.

2/1

1st

2

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Tiva

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won three times last season, all over 5f on good/good to firm; yet to score this term, but creditable third at Thirsk last week (5f, good); a possible.

11/2

3rd

3

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Tiva

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won a 5f handicap off this mark at Newmarket (good to firm) last August; she has run some fair races this year but her latest effort (tried in cheekpieces, usual visor back on today) wasn't one of them; no surprise to see her bounce back quickly.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0700-3 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Losing spell goes back to his Palace House success two years ago but he has a reduced mark to work with as a result and he ran well when third on his Pontefract reappearance (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; player if he can build on that.
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4th

4

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:55 Yarmouth

Seven Questions

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Came from rear to win at Goodwood (5f, good; cheekpieces removed) in May and is now 1lb lower but has barely beaten a rival in three runs since; the cheekpieces are now back on; leap of faith required to support him.

20/1

21th

19

(16)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Seven Questions

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Well beaten in the last two editions of the Stewards' Cup here but won from off the pace over C&D in May, leading on the line under a Jamie Spencer masterclass; barely sighted in his two subsequent runs (soft/AW; ridden more prominently) but, back in this scenario with a strong pace guaranteed, he could easily be a factor if reverting to patient tactics.

10/1

7/2

Form: 06-832

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over 6f in France who ran his best race in Britain when second of eight to same owner's Jakajaro at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; bold show likely from an unchanged mark.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

20

(15)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Dyonisos

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French; didn't get the best of runs when pipped by Seven Questions here in May and overcame some bother in running to go one better at Doncaster last time (5f, good to firm); 4lb rise is fair and this sort of race should suit his style.

20/1

1st

2

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Dyonisos

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

0-10 since arriving from France but twice finished runner-up in the spring (5f, good) and he was a close fifth in a tight finish at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) last week; might not be far away.

4/1

11/2

Form: 186-82 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Took a good step forward from his reappearance when second (Equity Law sixth) of 17 at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago; respected off only 1lb higher.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(10)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Vince LAmour

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner in 2024; finished down the field in the Silver Cup at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago but he ran well at Thirsk (5f, good) the time before and should be happier back at 5f; others preferred, however.

16/1

15th

17

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5f win here off 2lb higher in May; quiet afterwards until reviving with a second of six at Thirsk last week; has a C&D win on his record but rarely seen over 6f in recent times.

16/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Vince LAmour

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded his fifth turf win when scoring at Ripon (5f, good) in May but he's struggled since and has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.90
Straight Forecast £45.20
Tricast £461.07
Trifecta £336.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Seven Questions

SPOTLIGHT:

Dyonisos

RP RATINGS:

Castan

The Times:

Vince L'Amour

The Guardian:

Dream Composer

The Star:

Copper Knight

Daily Mail:

Dyonisos

D Express:

Dyonisos

Daily Mirror:

Vince L'Amour

NEWMARKET:

Seven Questions

Telegraph:

Seven Questions

The Sun:

Seven Questions

TOPSPEED:

Castan

Daily Record:

Castan