19.40
GoodMark’s Choice, Ripon’s Most-Winning Horse Handicap
- Prize money: £6184.8
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.10
Form: 852046 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (7) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
11th 24 (11) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
Exposed ten-time winner who was down the field in this 12 months ago when 1lb higher; won at Ripon this month (no headgear) before finishing fifth of seven 11 days ago at Pontefract (visored); a long time since he wore blinkers. |
50/1 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Gained a first win of 2026 in 5f handicap at Ripon 11 days ago; usual visor goes back on now and this four-time C&D scorer is not out of things under a 4lb penalty. |
7/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 3-9131 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (1) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Prominent racer and another of these having a good season; close up behind Accrual and Moulin Booj here last time and he's better off at the weights with both. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Prominent racer; thriving this season, winning three of his last five starts with the latest a cosy success at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he needs serious consideration; stable also runs American Bay. |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 (4) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
6yo who has enjoyed a renaissance in 2026, winning twice (5f, AW/good) and posting a close second at Ripon (5f, good) latest; there remains mileage in his mark judged on old form and this course winner is respected. |
3/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 1-0624 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 20 (17) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
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 |
9st 10lb |
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 |
|
3rd 7 (9) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
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 |
7/1
Form: 7-0100 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (14) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Returned to form when fourth in first-time visor at Ripon (5f, good) three weeks ago despite stumbling and nearly losing his rider at the start; possibilities off same mark if the headgear has the same effect. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (8) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Has mostly duck eggs in his form figures this term but won at Ripon (6f) in April and the return to this venue, combined with first-time visor, may have positive effect; scored over 5f last year. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 612215 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (2) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
She is enjoying a good campaign and today's return to Class 5 company is in her favour; she has run well over C&D in the past and a big run looks on the cards from a handy draw. |
13/2 |
|
8th 12 (10) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Three wins in 5f handicaps this year, the latest off 6lb lower last month; another good effort when second over 6f here last week; likely vulnerable in Class 4. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
24th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Recorded her eighth turf win when scoring at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) last month but she's been well held in both subsequent runs; has bit to prove again and she's never won over this trip. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 000749 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (11) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Thrown in on last summer's best form and there were clear signs of a revival with her third of six at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb and she is one to be interested in. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Should be making a big impact off her lowly mark but her 2026 campaign has been underwhelming thus far; has won over C&D and dropping into a Class 6 will help; still not entirely convincing. |
8/1 |
|
6th 9 (1) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Failed to beat a rival last time, as well as failing to maintain signs of a revival; by no means certain to take advantage of a reduced mark. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 945331 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (8) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Two of his four wins have come over C&D, the latest in June off a 2lb lower mark; come up short in two Class 4 runs since; not discounted back down in grade. |
8/1 |
|
14th 12 (16) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
June win came in a small field at Catterick (5f) but he finished behind Kodiac Thriller when only seventh of nine at Ripon next time; well beaten on only run at York; bit to prove. |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Prevailed in small field at Catterick (5f) last time; however, no certainty to follow up off revised mark in this deeper race against mostly rivals who already have winning form at Ripon; 0-3 here. |
6/1 |
2/1
Form: 1185-3 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (2) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Decent comeback effort off a 3lb higher mark in June but has struggled twice since, losing his unbeaten Ripon record as favourite before finishing a remote last of four latest; something to prove now. |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 (4) |
26th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Two wins at Ripon (6f, soft and 5f, good) last summer; good run over 5f here on his seasonal return in June; backwards step at Ripon latest; others look more persuasive. |
6/1 |
|
8th 1 (3) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who ran creditably (1l third) at Pontefract on reappearance and may well build on that effort; 2-2 at Ripon (maiden/novice events) during his first season last year and warrants respect back here. |
2/1 |
16/1
Form: 810067 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 17 (4) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
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 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
|
17th 9 (9) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
C&D winner earlier in career and also won off today's mark at Ripon in May, but he's been tailed off on his last two outings and urgently needs a reversal of fortune. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.98 |
| Tricast | £148.59 |
| Trifecta | £126.50 |
Selections
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Mark's Choice