Ripon

14:05

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 4f 10y Handicap Going: Good

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: This looks a very good opportunity for PARISH COUNCILLOR to resume winning ways on the back of a resurgent Redcar second last time out

Parish Councillor

Jockey: Miss Alice Keighley Trainer: T D Barron Age/Wt: 5/10-8 F: 5-5752 OR: 57

4 tips

9/5

Comment: On a losing sequence but he posted his best effort of the season when second of 13 in 1m2f Redcar handicap 24 days ago; he merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	4/1	57
11/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 12	7/2	59
21/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	12/1	61
08/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	7/2	62
28/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	33/1	63
07/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	13/2	66

Fiftyshadesaresdev

Jockey: Miss Serena Brotherton Trainer: M & D Easterby Age/Wt: 6/10-1 F: 6-32373 OR: 50

4 tips

2/1

Comment: Is 0-31 but he started off well for his new yard (formerly with Micky Hammond) when third of eight in 1m4f handicap at Pontefract 27 days ago; visor he wore there is again sported so he can make his presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	5/1	49
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	10/3	50
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	6/1	50
27/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	13/2	50
12/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	9/2	51
20/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	9/2	52

Irv

Jockey: Miss Becky Smith Trainer: Micky Hammond Age/Wt: 9/9-11 F: 68-088 OR: 46

4 tips

11/2

Comment: Scored twice around 1m2f early last summer but he comes here below par, eighth of 13 in 1m2f Redcar handicap 24 days ago; he needs to take a step forward.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	8 / 13	14/1	48
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	25/1	49
20/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	11 / 11	16/1	51
16/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	28/1	53
15/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	40/1	55
31/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	40/1	56

Star Start

Jockey: Miss C Parker Trainer: Mrs R Carr Age/Wt: 5/10-9 F: 369-76 OR: 58

6/1

Comment: Course winner; came in only sixth of seven in 1m4f Doncaster handicap 13 days ago but is the sort to bounce back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	18/1	60
22/05/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	22/1	61
30/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	7/1	61
18/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	6 / 14	15/2	61
08/09/24	York / Handicap / F	4	3 / 17	22/1	61
26/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	11/2	58

Mass Consumption

Jockey: Miss Hannah Dring Trainer: B Ellison Age/Wt: 5/10-0 F: 436-70 OR: 49

11/1

Comment: Remains winless and he beat just one in 1m Musselburgh handicap 12 days ago; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	66/1	52
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	16/1	55
08/03/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	5/2	58
20/02/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	7/1	59
02/02/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	22/1	62
22/01/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	16/1	62

Yakhabar

Jockey: Miss Amy Collier Trainer: L Bailey Age/Wt: 6/9-10 F: 324376 OR: 45

12/1

Comment: On a long losing run and tried in a change of headgear when a below-form sixth of ten in 2m1f Pontefract handicap ten days ago; tongue tied here with more required.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	28/1	45
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	25/1	45
02/05/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 5	8/1	46
24/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	6/1	46
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	14/1	45
13/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	3 / 6	5/1	46

Raincloud

Jockey: Miss Natasha Cookson Trainer: M C Chapman Age/Wt: 5/9-10 F: 0/990- OR: 45

50/1

Comment: Runner-up over hurdles at Cartmel 24 days ago but she's shown only poor form on the Flat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Cartmel / Unknown / H	4	2 / 8	25/1	76
09/05/25	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	5	7 / 9	33/1	78
20/04/25	Market Rasen / Unknown / H	4	5 / 8	50/1	78
26/03/25	Market Rasen / Unknown / H	4	3 / 5	50/1	78
02/01/25	Huntingdon / Handicap / H	5	P / 9	100/1	81
26/12/24	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	5	8 / 8	33/1	81

Elzour

Jockey: Miss Stephanie Dorey Trainer: I W McInnes Age/Wt: 4/9-12 F: 5770 OR: 47

80/1

Comment: Poor maiden who was tried in blinkers when failing to beat a rival in 1m Yarmouth classified event eight days ago; needs this switch to handicaps to spark major improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	6	11 / 11	150/1	47
28/05/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	300/1	-
20/05/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	250/1	-
02/05/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	5 / 5	150/1	-
11/04/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / HF	5	5 / 5	33/1	-

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Ripon

14:40

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Ellusive Butterfly is a newcomer of note but Lucky Hero and FRONT LINE FURY have already shown some promise.

Front Line Fury

Jockey: Darragh Keenan Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 34

8 tips

5/4

Comment: He has run to a useful level in two 6f novice events (good to firm and good) this summer; didn't get home after over-racing in blinkers last time and the headgear is now dispensed with; has the pace to exploit his rail draw; solid contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F		5	4 / 11	16/1	-
22/05/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F		2	3 / 9	20/1	-

Lucky Hero

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: D O'Meara Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 5

3 tips

15/8

Comment: He ran to a fair level when fifth of ten at Chester on Saturday's debut (6f, soft); open to improvement and won't need much of it to play a leading role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Chester / Unknown / F		2	5 / 10	17/2	-

Ellusive Butterfly

Jockey: S H James Trainer: K R Burke Age/Wt: 2/9-2

1 tip

4/1

Comment: 30,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to winners Arabian Sun (6f 2yo; RPR 88), Gidwa (6f/7f AW; 77) and Pretty Persuasion (German 6.5f); dam 6f AW 2yo winner (96); looks a likely type on paper and her stable are rich in 2yo talent.

Sporting Light

Jockey: Harry Russell Trainer: R A Fahey Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 46

12/1

Comment: Looked as though he was ready for a step up in trip when never threatening in sixth at Doncaster last month (5f, good to firm); improvement is needed but it's not out of the question.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F		4	6 / 13	12/1	-
30/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F		4	4 / 7	7/1	-

Isambard Kingdom

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: C Johnston Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 0

20/1

Comment: 66-1 and well beaten in a York novice five weeks ago (6f, good to firm); in calmer waters today but he needs a big step forward.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	York / Unknown / F		2	11 / 11	66/1	-

Twilight Dawn

Jockey: Andrea Pinna Trainer: S Whitaker Age/Wt: 2/9-2

40/1

Comment: 12,000gns foal, £1,000 yearling; half-sister to 5f winner Dothan (RPR 83); dam a modest maiden, herself closely related to 5f Group 3 winner Dutch Masterpiece; stable not known for 2yo success.

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Ripon

15:15

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 1f 170y Handicap Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Sir Mark Prescott's BOSPHORUS ROSE brings plenty of potential now going handicapping and she is taken to follow up her Bath novice win

Bosphorus Rose

Jockey: S W Kelly Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 333-1 OR: 74

7 tips

3/1

Comment: Golden Horn filly who built on earlier promise when comfortably landing 1m2f maiden at Bath on her recent return; goes into handicaps with the prospect of plenty more to come; big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Bath / Unknown / F	5	1 / 3	6/4	74
23/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	3 / 9	7/2	-
30/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 14	11/4	-
10/10/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	3 / 8	125/1	-

Westernesse

Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: D O'Meara Age/Wt: 6/10-2 F: 04445 OR: 75

1 tip

4/1

Comment: Scored at Newcastle (1m) in March and has continued in good nick, fifth of 20 in 1m2f York handicap six days ago; he can make his presence felt again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	5 / 20	7/1	76
02/06/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	8/1	76
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	12/1	77
02/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	10/1	78
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	13 / 16	12/1	78
12/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	3/1	75

Milteye

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: H Bethell Age/Wt: 5/9-8 F: 7-233 OR: 67

1 tip

4/1

Comment: On a losing run but he was placed for the third start running when third of nine in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham 15 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	11/4	67
01/05/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	7/2	67
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	6/1	65
10/08/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	8 / 12	9/1	100
04/07/24	Tipperary / Handicap / H	-	10 / 18	40/1	101
11/06/24	Sligo / Handicap / H	-	S / 12	28/1	102

Mr Jetman

Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: S Spencer Age/Wt: 5/9-3 F: 323811 OR: 62

4 tips

11/2

Comment: Bids for a hat-trick after back-to-back 1m handicap wins here recently; up 3lb but he's effective at this longer trip and not taken lightly in his current mood.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	1 / 13	9/2	59
18/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	2/1	54
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	7/2	54
12/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	13/8	54
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	2 / 21	8/1	54
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	10/1	54

Riyadh Gem

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: A Watson Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 81-133 OR: 74

11/2

Comment: Largely progressive type who bagged his first two handicaps at Southwell (1m) and Wolverhampton (9.5f); cheekpieces on when a good third of eight at Chelmsford (1m2f) last time so he needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	22/1	74
19/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	12/1	74
26/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	5/4	71
21/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	22/1	67
31/10/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	8 / 11	200/1	-
21/10/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	7 / 11	66/1	-

Paris Lights

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: P T Midgley Age/Wt: 6/9-9 F: 526253 OR: 68

8/1

Comment: Without a win this term but he's running well, third of seven in 1m handicap at Pontefract last month; shortlisted back up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	4/1	68
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	9/1	69
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	18/1	69
01/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	7/2	69
31/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	13/2	68
14/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	7/2	68

Code Purple

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: B Haslam Age/Wt: 6/9-7 F: 728 OR: 66

16/1

Comment: Enters calculations on the form of his second in 1m Musselburgh handicap in April but he beat only one over 7f there 12 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	5/1	67
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	2 / 13	9/1	66
22/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	17/2	67
26/01/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	P / 9	66/1	-
06/12/24	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	8 / 9	80/1	-
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	11/4	65

Evelyns Phoenix

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 07-056 OR: 62

18/1

Comment: C&D winner but she came in a below-par sixth of eight in 1m2f handicap at Pontefract ten days ago; tongue-strap goes on now; more required.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	16/5	62
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	17/2	63
13/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	12 / 12	20/1	65
18/09/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	15/2	66
28/08/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	11/4	67
11/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	7/2	62

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Ripon

15:50

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Handicap Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Trefor is a solid contender but PALS BATTALION (nap) hasn't finished improving yet and he can resume winning ways.

Trefor

Jockey: S H James Trainer: C Hills Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 05-041 OR: 91

2 tips

9/4

Comment: Met some traffic when fourth at Windsor on his penultimate start and confirmed his wellbeing with a 6f win at Doncaster 13 days ago; that form is working out and a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	3/1	87
12/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	3	4 / 10	5/2	88
15/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	12 / 13	15/2	89
12/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	2	5 / 16	17/2	90
27/07/24	York / Handicap / F	2	13 / 14	10/3	90
22/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	3	1 / 12	7/2	82

Pals Battalion

Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: D O'Meara Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 217225 OR: 89

2 tips

9/2

Comment: In good form on AW over the winter and he's continued the good work on turf, second at Thirsk and Doncaster before finishing fifth in a hot race at Haydock 19 days ago (6f, good); didn't help himself with a slow start on that occasion but he ran into plenty of traffic before finishing his race off well; needs everything to fall right for him but suspect he's still well treated if getting a strong pace and some luck in running.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	5 / 16	10/1	89
17/05/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	9/2	87
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	8/1	85
18/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	3	7 / 10	8/1	85
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 4	6/4	83
23/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	7/2	82

Commanche Falls

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: M Dods Age/Wt: 8/9-9 F: 58-702 OR: 100

2 tips

11/2

Comment: C&D winner in the past; on a losing run but he retains plenty of ability and ran well for second at Hamilton two weeks ago; not sure stall 1 will be a positive but at least the stable ended a barren spell with a double on Tuesday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	2	2 / 6	7/1	100
14/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	10 / 16	17/2	102
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	2	7 / 11	12/1	103
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	8 / 9	16/1	105
04/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	5 / 10	11/1	106
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	6 / 25	25/1	107

Fivethousandtoone

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 744098 OR: 90

1 tip

9/1

Comment: Better on AW than turf but handicapped accordingly; he has run some good races in defeat for Tim Easterby this year but without suggesting he is the answer this time; cheekpieces return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	8 / 13	11/1	98
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	2	9 / 11	14/1	93
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	10 / 14	9/2	101
14/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	4 / 11	11/1	101
22/02/25	Southwell / Listed / F	1	4 / 11	14/1	101
12/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	7 / 10	40/1	102

First Folio

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall Trainer: Miss J A Camacho Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 16-090 OR: 86

9/1

Comment: Well short of his best this year, including when attracting support the last twice; this isn't so demanding as York last time but others still appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	13 / 16	10/1	87
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	9 / 11	11/2	89
15/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	10 / 13	28/1	90
02/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	6 / 12	9/1	90
19/09/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	3	1 / 9	7/2	86
17/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	10/3	86

Secret Guest

Jockey: Andrew Breslin Trainer: B Smart Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 2-6810 OR: 90

10/1

Comment: Two runs at the track have seen him in the money, placed in last season's Great St Wilfrid; good effort to win at Thirsk last month but he turned in a lacklustre effort at York's Dante meeting; no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	16 / 16	28/1	90
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	7/1	86
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	8 / 13	11/1	87
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	6 / 10	9/2	88
09/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	2 / 13	5/1	87
12/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	3 / 13	9/2	87

Fortamour

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: B Haslam Age/Wt: 9/8-5 F: 39-32 OR: 82

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Six wins and eight placed efforts from his 22 course visits; not far off his recent best in two starts this year and should give his running but Class 2 might be a stretch for him, especially on drying ground.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	7/2	81
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	3 / 13	11/1	81
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	9 / 11	13/2	82
28/09/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	3 / 11	10/1	82
17/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	10 / 16	7/1	83
05/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	3	1 / 6	11/2	80

Baldomero

Jockey: Ashley Lewis Trainer: M Appleby Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 65-001 OR: 90

2 tips

11/1

Comment: Quiet start to the year but he bounced back to his best with a game success at Doncaster (5f, good) 12 days ago; going back over 6f should suit and a promising 7lb claimer has been booked; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	1 / 14	18/1	86
31/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	12 / 16	66/1	88
12/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	3	10 / 10	40/1	90
13/10/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	5 / 6	10/3	91
28/09/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	6 / 11	15/2	91
15/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	1 / 9	10/1	86

Irish Nectar

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: K A Ryan Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 0518-2 OR: 82

3 tips

11/1

Comment: His three wins have come on soft ground, the latest off 2lb lower at Doncaster last October; promising reappearance at Carlisle three weeks ago (5f, good to soft) but drying ground wouldn't look ideal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	17/2	83
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	8 / 15	12/1	83
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	10/1	80
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	3	5 / 17	16/1	81
08/09/24	York / Handicap / F	3	10 / 13	3/1	82
29/08/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	10/1	82

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Ripon

16:30

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 4f 10y Handicap Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: David O'Meara's progressive Sir Percy filly PERCY'S DAYDREAM looks the way to go now she steps into handicaps with her stamina drawn out

Pendragon

Jockey: S W Kelly Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 8968- OR: 69

4 tips

6/4

Comment: Son of Camelot was brought along very steadily at 2yrs, coming in eighth of 12 in 7f Kempton novice in October; since gelded and he can take a sizeable step forward on his handicap debut now his stamina is drawn out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	8 / 12	150/1	-
24/09/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	25/1	-
06/09/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	9 / 11	125/1	-
21/08/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	8 / 12	50/1	-

Arkinthestars

Jockey: S H James Trainer: K R Burke Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 732146 OR: 72

3 tips

10/3

Comment: Course winner in April and not disgraced when sixth in 1m2f Chester handicap 19 days ago; this reliable sort ought to be thereabouts eased 1lb.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	10/3	73
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	3/1	73
26/04/25	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	1 / 6	7/4	73
16/04/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	11/2	72
29/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	3 / 5	11/1	73
19/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	7 / 8	6/1	-

War Supremo

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson Trainer: S & E Crisford Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 55-333 OR: 75

1 tip

5/1

Comment: Yet to score but he arrives in good form, third of 11 in 1m2f maiden at Lingfield 12 days ago; he must enter calculations on his handicap debut stepping up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	3 / 11	4/1	77
27/05/25	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	3 / 6	5/1	78
08/05/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	3 / 7	7/1	70
10/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	5 / 9	28/1	-
20/11/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 8	7/2	-
07/11/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	4 / 7	5/1	-

Percys Daydream

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: D O'Meara Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 4-31 OR: 69

5 tips

7/1

Comment: Daughter of Sir Percy advanced her form in 1m2f novice at Lingfield 30 days ago, beaten narrowly but bumped late and awarded the race; she has more to offer so rates a big player with this longer distance also a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	1 / 5	6/1	-
26/04/25	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	3 / 6	16/1	-
27/09/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 9	9/1	-

Pivotal Affair

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: M L W Bell Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 86-47 OR: 66

8/1

Comment: Showed some promise in novice company but failed to build on it when seventh in 1m2f Leicester handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now with more required.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	7 / 11	12/1	67
28/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 7	13/2	-
04/12/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 13	33/1	-
04/11/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	8 / 12	28/1	-

Thakheera

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Adrian Nicholls Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 7654 OR: 65

17/2

Comment: Modest form shown in Ireland (at up to 1m2f) for Denis Hogan this spring; needs this yard switch to spark improvement now going handicapping.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / F	-	4 / 7	13/2	-
23/04/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	5 / 16	14/1	-
29/03/25	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	6 / 14	25/1	-
16/03/25	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	7 / 20	50/1	-

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Ripon

17:10

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Handicap Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Plenty of possibles but SOUTH SHORE won tidily at Wetherby 17 days ago and can make light of a 3lb rise.

Raft Up

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: H Bethell Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 162831 OR: 62

1 tip

5/1

Comment: Enjoying a fine year and he got off the mark on turf with a comfortable win at Doncaster 12 days ago (6f, good); hit with a 6lb rise and he's probably got the worst of the draw so this may not be his day.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	9/2	56
10/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	3 / 14	11/2	56
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	5/2	57
04/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	7/1	56
24/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	2/1	56
06/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	7/2	53

Profiteer

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 5-8542 OR: 65

6/1

Comment: Three wins last year (7f, good to firm and 5f, soft (twice)); running himself into form this season, second of ten at Pontefract latest, and he's a contender off the same mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	10/3	65
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	5/1	65
09/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	15/2	66
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	7/1	67
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	5/4	67
21/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	10/3	64

South Shore

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Mrs R Carr Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 878741 OR: 63

3 tips

6/1

Comment: Quickly dropped down the weights for this yard and he's found his level more recently, gaining his first win for Ruth Carr at Wetherby 17 days ago (5.5f, good to firm; hooded first time); there was a lot to like about the way he burrowed his way up the far rail and a 3lb rise may underestimate him; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	17/2	60
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	5/1	60
05/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	7 / 13	14/1	62
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	6/1	65
22/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 11	50/1	68
04/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	50/1	72

Hurstwood

Jockey: Aiden Brookes Trainer: P D Niven Age/Wt: 8/9-0 F: 257921 OR: 56

2 tips

13/2

Comment: Gained one of his four C&D wins in the corresponding race in 2021; off the mark for 2025 when narrowly winning a C&D handicap three weeks ago (good to soft), a race where he beat the others to race on the far side comfortably but was all out to hold the near-side group; up 6lb but it shouldn't prevent another big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	1 / 13	6/1	50
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	22/1	49
06/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	16/1	50
20/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	10/1	51
01/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	13/2	52
21/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	17/2	51

Marks Choice

Jockey: S H James Trainer: G Tutty Age/Wt: 9/9-2 F: 0/73-04 OR: 58

2 tips

7/1

Comment: Prolific course winner over the years and he's tumbled down the weights; more encouraging signs at Thirsk two weeks ago and he's a major player back under these conditions; cheekpieces now added.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	18/1	60
09/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	10 / 10	25/1	62
10/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	16/1	62
12/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	28/1	64
08/12/23	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	10 / 12	15/2	69
24/11/23	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	3 / 11	17/2	69

Roundhay Park

Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: N Tinkler Age/Wt: 10/9-6 F: 9-7630 OR: 62

8/1

Comment: Regressive veteran; ran a respectable race at Catterick on his penultimate start but he finished behind a few of these at Thirsk a fortnight ago and could prove vulnerable despite the return of cheekpieces (first time since June 2022).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	16/1	63
24/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	11/2	64
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	6 / 17	22/1	66
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	18/1	69
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	33/1	72
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	12/1	74

Brian The Snail

Jockey: Barry McHugh Trainer: P Morris Age/Wt: 11/9-1 F: 83312 OR: 57

1 tip

9/1

Comment: Habitual slow-starter; showing no signs of age wearying him, running on well to win a Class 4 at Wolverhampton (6f) in April and following that with a good second here (5f, good) last month; should be arriving on the scene late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	7/2	56
28/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	12/1	66
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	7/2	55
12/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	11/4	56
11/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	14/1	68
27/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	10 / 11	13/2	67

Rock Of England

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: P T Midgley Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 5-59044 OR: 65

10/1

Comment: On a losing run and he was a shade disappointing over C&D two weeks ago when well supported; now down into a Class 6 and unlikely to be too far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	2/1	67
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 7	11/2	70
05/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	10 / 13	6/1	72
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	3/1	74
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	20/1	76
18/09/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	5 / 10	11/2	77

Bulmer Bank

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: M & D Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 20-896 OR: 60

2 tips

11/1

Comment: 13-race maiden; on a dangerous mark on last year's best but it's been tougher going this year and the drop to 6f/fitting of a visor didn't have the desired effect last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	10/1	61
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	9 / 15	12/1	63
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	8 / 13	8/1	65
19/08/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	11 / 14	3/1	65
27/06/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	11/4	65
14/06/24	Chester / Handicap / F	4	3 / 11	9/2	65

Glendown

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 5/9-1 F: 9-92090 OR: 57

12/1

Comment: C&D winner; 3lb lower than for his last success (6f, AW); ran well at Leicester on his reappearance (5f, good to firm) but underwhelming three times since; no surprise to see him rebound now down into a Class 6; stable also run Profiteer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	10 / 12	14/1	60
05/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	9 / 13	7/1	62
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	10 / 11	15/2	63
04/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	5/1	63
04/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	9 / 10	25/1	64
03/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	11/2	64

Flavius Titus

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: D Brooke Age/Wt: 10/8-4 F: 86-004 OR: 45

1 tip

30/1

Comment: Has a useful record over C&D (one win and three seconds from six attempts) and comes here on the back of a creditable fourth at Doncaster 12 days ago; better off with the winner Raft Up here but he was over 3l adrift.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	33/1	46
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	11 / 13	40/1	48
02/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	11 / 11	28/1	50
15/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	12/1	52
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	16/1	54
03/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	16/1	55

Brazen Rascal

Jockey: Andrew Breslin Trainer: S Whitaker Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 8-99 OR: 45

66/1

Comment: Unplaced in all 11 starts and he is not easily recommended.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	80/1	46
25/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	13/2	46
24/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	12/1	48
03/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	11 / 14	12/1	51
21/06/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	7 / 14	50/1	54
27/05/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	13 / 15	14/1	57

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Ripon

17:43

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Handicap Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Flamborough Head is the only winner in the field but this could be the day for GROUNDHOG to shed his maiden tag.

Flamborough Head

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 314273 OR: 58

6 tips

11/4

Comment: Off the mark at Redcar in April, his first crack at 1m; held his form since but he did finish behind Sovereign Class over C&D two weeks ago; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	9/2	59
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	13/2	60
09/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	4/1	59
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	4/1	60
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	6/1	55
22/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	6/1	55

Groundhog

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: T D Barron Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 05-382 OR: 57

3 tips

11/4

Comment: Third to Flamborough Head at Redcar on his reappearance (1m, good) and he's 4lb better off today; met some trouble in running when second at Carlisle last month but finished off well when in the clear; could well have more to offer after just six starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	8/1	57
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	4/1	58
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	7/2	58
18/09/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	5 / 9	80/1	-
13/08/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	11 / 11	7/1	-
26/07/24	York / Unknown / F	3	13 / 18	28/1	-

Perfidia

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: T D Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 7-2224 OR: 57

1 tip

10/3

Comment: 12-race maiden; series of good runs in defeat this year, runner-up three times (6f and 7f) before a close fourth at Redcar three weeks ago; dam a 1m2f winner so some encouragement for a mile on breeding; contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	6/4	56
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	4/1	56
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	2 / 15	5/2	55
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	7/1	55
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	7 / 11	12/1	57
16/09/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	17/2	57

Keats House

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: M & D Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 5-65U6 OR: 58

9/2

Comment: Unplaced in his nine starts but he has shown promise, as when a close sixth at Hamilton last week (8.3, good); needs more to win but the new visor could help spark it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 13	13/2	58
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	U / 5	7/1	58
03/05/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	13/2	59
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	5/1	60
21/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	9/4	62
05/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	10/3	65

Sovereign Class

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 552572 OR: 58

2 tips

5/1

Comment: Has front-run, including when second of nine over C&D a fortnight ago (Flamborough Head third); the easy winner there was well handicapped and she's one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	16/1	58
03/05/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	17/2	60
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	5 / 12	17/2	61
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	9/2	62
22/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	28/1	64
20/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	5 / 7	10/1	-

Zivas Star

Jockey: Andrew Breslin Trainer: S Whitaker Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 0-54475 OR: 45

33/1

Comment: Yet to be placed in eight starts and the step up to 1m isn't enough to tempt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	20/1	46
18/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	9/1	46
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	4 / 15	14/1	46
14/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	4 / 8	125/1	37
22/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	40/1	46
05/10/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	11 / 11	150/1	-

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