September 01 / 16.13 Ripon

16.13

Good

Ripon Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Ripon Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 121262 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Doubled his tally at Thirsk (7f) in July and twice a runner-up since, latest in eight-runner handicap at Redcar (6f) ten days ago; this consistent type is a likely player once more off the same mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Farandaway

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

He's raced mainly on AW and good or quicker turf but the return to soft ground suited when value for more than a 1l winning margin at Ripon (6f) recently considering he didn't get the best of runs; interesting back up 3lb.

3/1

1st

5

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Farandaway

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Doubled his tally at Thirsk (7f) in July and twice a runner-up since, latest in eight-runner handicap at Redcar (6f) ten days ago; this consistent type is a likely player once more off the same mark.

9/2

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Farandaway

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

A two-time 6f/7f scorer this season; posted another solid effort with sixth of 11 in 7f Haydock handicap 15 days ago; this consistent sort must enter calculations.

5/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 666342 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2024 but he's holding his form well this summer, posting a good second of 21 in 6f York handicap in July; very much one to consider despite 2lb weights rise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(12)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Almarada Prince

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Series of good runs this summer but his losing run is up to 16 and he has a wide stall to negotiate; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Almarada Prince

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Without a victory since 2024 but he comes here in very good nick, runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Ripon last two outings; yard has excellent record in this so he's a player.

100/30

2nd

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Almarada Prince

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Winless since 2024 but he's holding his form well this summer, posting a good second of 21 in 6f York handicap in July; very much one to consider despite 2lb weights rise.

11/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 320055 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A four-time scorer (including twice over C&D) in 2025; back on track with fifth of 20 over C&D 17 days ago when first home in his group; must enter calculations off the same mark in a change of headgear.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner; yet to strike this year but there have been several good runs along the way; on a dangerous mark and he holds each-way claims again.

9/1

6th

15

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

A four-time scorer (including C&D on good) in 2025; 0-12 this year but arrives on the back of a couple of respectable efforts over 6f at Ripon and is on a fair mark, particularly if the 5lb claim of Jake Dickson (who partners him for the first time) is taken into account.

8/1

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: -87089 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Scored over 5f here last April; without a victory since though and beat only one on the back of a wind operation in 5f Hamilton handicap last time; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Should be well treated but little to cheer this season; latest fifth of 16 at Doncaster (5f, good) was a bit better but he was subsequently reported to have bled from the nose.

10/1

5th

16

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Twice ran well over C&D (good/soft) in 2024, winning this race on first occasion; thrown in on that form but little to cheer this season, given a wind operation (his second) before penultimate start; latest was at least a step back in the right direction.

25/1

4th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Venture Capital

9st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored over 5f here last April; without a victory since though and beat only one on the back of a wind operation in 5f Hamilton handicap last time; others appeal more.

11/1

25/1

Form: 30-030 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
On a lengthy losing sequence but she has made a good start for her new yard, third in 6f York handicap before racing on unfavoured side when midfield over C&D 17 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Educating Rita

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Scored on her only visit here (5f juvenile novice in 2024); good effort on her second start for this yard when third of 21 at York (6f, good to firm; probably stays this trip) in July; weakened on soft ground four weeks ago but she's not dismissed attempting 7f again from this career-low mark.

12/1

5th

10

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Educating Rita

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

On a lengthy losing sequence but she has made a good start for her new yard, third in 6f York handicap before racing on unfavoured side when midfield over C&D 17 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark.

25/1

12th

19

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Educating Rita

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Low-key stable debut at York last month but she fared much better when third of 21 back there 13 days later; runs off the same mark today and she's not out of it.

10/1

Form: 41-045 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with easy C&D maiden victory for George Boughey; lightly raced for current yard and took a big step back in right direction when an eye-catching fifth of 17 in 6f handicap at Ayr in July, running on late; interesting with better to come.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Here Forever

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Ended 2025 with easy C&D maiden victory for George Boughey; lightly raced for current yard and took a big step back in right direction when an eye-catching fifth of 17 in 6f handicap at Ayr in July, running on late; interesting with better to come.

4/1

5th

12

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Here Forever

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Readily won modest four-runner Ripon maiden (6f, good) for George Boughey in September but was unable to land a telling blow in two 5f handicaps for new stable this season; remains lightly raced and ought to be suited by this move back up in trip but others have less to prove.

20/1

15/2

Form: 5-3845 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
A dual winner here (including over C&D) in 2025; has failed to go on this season though and tongue-tie goes on after a below-par fifth of seven in 5f Nottingham handicap three weeks ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Goyard

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

He's 8lb lower than when a close third on his reappearance at Pontefract in June but has been disappointing since; soundly beaten (hampered at start) on AW debut at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) on Saturday.

6/1

6th

4

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Goyard

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

All ten runs have been on turf and both wins were in maiden/novice events at Ripon last summer; reappeared with a good third at Pontefract (5f, good) in June but he's been disappointing since and was beaten 8l at Ripon last time; others preferred.

20/1

7th

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Goyard

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

A dual winner here (including over C&D) in 2025; has failed to go on this season though and tongue-tie goes on after a below-par fifth of seven in 5f Nottingham handicap three weeks ago; needs to take a big step forward.

15/2

Form: -09509 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Without a victory since 2024 and he was retried in a visor when beating one in 6f Hamilton handicap 11 days ago; blinkers and tongue-strap are fitted here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Wobwobwob

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

10lb lower than when runner-up here (6f, heavy) last October and a market check is advised; however, this 8yo has had a regressive campaign and needs to leave his last three performances miles behind.

25/1

8th

6

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Wobwobwob

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Without a victory since 2024 and he was retried in a visor when beating one in 6f Hamilton handicap 11 days ago; blinkers and tongue-strap are fitted here.

25/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Wobwobwob

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Well handicapped on his old form but last win was over two years ago and he's been out of sorts this season; this drop back in trip is no problem but he needs a major revival; visor reapplied.

25/1

Non-runners

Fortamour, First Folio

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £20.21
Tricast £48.79
Trifecta £59.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Here Forever

RP RATINGS:

Fortamour

POSTDATA:

Mister Sox

D Express:

Goyard

Daily Record:

Farandaway

The Sun:

Educating Rita

The Guardian:

Almarada Prince

The Times:

Here Forever

Telegraph:

Here Forever

The Star:

Here Forever

Daily Mirror:

Mister Sox

TOPSPEED:

Fortamour

Daily Mail:

Fortamour