TRACKFACTS

A right-handed oval track, one mile five furlongs in extent, which joins the straight course five furlongs from the finish. The undulations in the straight do not favour big galloping types.

Top Course Trainers

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT RIPON (2018-2023)

WITH RUNNERS:

T EASTERBY (78 wins from 543 runners, 14%) runs

CANARIA PRINCE (2.25), MISTER SOX (3.55),

SAMEEM and LITTLE TED (4.55),

HARDY ANGEL (5.25).

D O’MEARA (45 wins from 265 runners, 17%) runs

ICONICDAAY (2.25).

R FAHEY (34 wins from 241 runners, 14%) runs

BOSC GIRL (3.25), INTERNATIONAL GIRL (4.25).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

M DODS (9 wins from 41 runners, 22%) runs

ATOMISE (2.25), JACK OF CLUBS (5.25).

R BECKETT (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs

MR BUSTER (3.55).

K R BURKE (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runs

STRONG REQUEST (2.55), JO’S RAINBOW (3.25), TELE RED (4.55).

Classytips

Top Course Jockeys

LEADING JOCKEYS AT RIPON (2018-2023)

WITH RIDES:

DAVID ALLAN (52 wins from 265 rides, 20%) rides

MISTER SOX (3.55), LITTLE TED (4.55), HARDY ANGEL (5.25).

BEN CURTIS (14 wins from 115 rides, 12%) rides

COCO JAMBOO (4.25), ISLE OF WOLVES (4.55), STORMY PEARL (5.25).

DURAN FENTIMAN (14 wins from 106 rides, 13%) rides SAMEEM (4.55).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

WILLIAM BUICK (14 wins from 61 rides, 23%) rides ASADNA (2.55), BEAUTIFULASALWAYS (3.25).

TOM MARQUAND (10 wins from 30 rides, 33%) rides MARKET VALUE (3.25), PINAFORE (4.25).

CONNOR BEASLEY (8 wins from 42 rides, 19%) rides VONDELPARK (3.55), JACK OF CLUBS (5.25).

The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.25 BOSC GIRL (down 2 grades); 5.25 LILY IN THE JUNGLE (down 2 grades).

Fancythat

P MIDGLEY won the 2.25 race in 2021 and 2022. The stable is represented by Ben Macdui and Van Gerwen in the race today.

Longest Travellers

MR BUSTER (3.55) trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, distance of 250 miles

RADETSKY MARSCH (3.55) trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, distance of 211 miles

VALADERO (2.55) & TOOPHAN (4.55) trained by D F Davis, Lambourn, distance of 211 miles

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th May.

Race 1

Previous C&D winner FORESEEABLE FUTURE heads the shortlist after making all to land a 0-75 handicap at Ayr 17 days ago, and must have a strong chance of following up off just 4lb higherwith leading apprentice Benoit De La Sayette booked for the ride. Ben Macdui is dangerouslywell handicapped and is noted,while Canaria Prince andVan Gerwen are also considered.

WIN: FORESEEABLE FUTURE

Race 2

DANGER: BEN MACDUI

VALADERO, who was second in both the Brocklesby and a Thirsk maiden, has proven ability and can put his experience to good use in an attempt to make it third-time lucky There are a few interesting newcomers in opposition, though, with Strong Request, a half-brother to decent sprinter Crispy Cat, the most appealing on paper. Asadna and Sergeant Mayer are also worth a second look.

WIN: VALADERO

Race 3

DANGER: STRONG REQUEST

Ripon has been a happy hunting ground for William Haggas and the Newmarket handler can enjoy more success at the Garden Racecourse courtesy of the progressive MARKET VALUE, who made a pleasing reappearance when third in a decent novice stakes at Haydock last month. Stepping up in trip looks a good move for this half-sister to Evaluation, a useful staying handicapper, and a big run can be expected. Jo’s Rainbow and Bosc Girl are the dangers.

WIN: MARKETVALUE

RACE 4

DANGER: : JO’S RAINBOW

MR BUSTER found only the progressive Wonder Legend too strong at Wolverhampton last month and, given the winner subsequently bolted up off a rating of 81, Ralph Beckett’s charge appears to have been let in lightly off an opening mark of 80. Radetsky Marsch is likely to have more to offer now entering handicaps and isn’t taken lightly, with the in-form pair Laser Guided and Roaring Legend also worthy of consideration.

WIN: MR BUSTER

Race 5

DANGER: RADETSKY MARSCH

FORTAMOUR, who was somewhat unlucky when coming clear on his side of the track when fourth over C&D last month. The seven-year-old won this contest last year off 5lb higher and he is handicapped to go well, with Twelfth Knight, a winner at Redcar on his penultimate start, looking best placed to chase him home. Count D’Orsay and Rich Waters are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

The selection is

WIN: PINAFORE

Race 6

DANGER: COCO JAMBOO

Runner-up on four of his last six starts, ISLE OFWOLVES deserves a change in luck and he can get that on this occasion with conditions expected to be in his favour at a track that should suit. He is now 3lb below his last winning mark and that may be enough to see off the likes of Little Ted and Young Winston, who wasn’t beaten far at Wolverhampton last time out.

WIN: ISLE OF WOLVES

RACE 7

DANGER: LITTLE TED

This can go the way of STORMY PEARL, who ran encouragingly on her return at Redcar last month in a contest that has produced several winners subsequently. Rebecca Menzies’ charge likes to be prominent and is drawn well in stall three, where she could take some catching. Well-bred Doncasterwinner HighfieldViking can follow her home, along with Jack Of Clubs for the in-form Michael Dods team.

WIN: STORMY PEARL

DANGER: HIGHFIELD VIKING

7 PEPPER LANE (27)

Ch m Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Maid To Matter

Owner: MrsLynneLumley&MrKNicholson

Trainer: DavidO’Meara,Nawton

Sponsor: ConorJ.C.Parsons&BrianM.Parsons

5 8 9 (6)

Jockey: Graham Gibbons

Form: 600100 C

Breeder:D.J.Lumley(Builders)

TIMEFORMVIEW Bounced right back to bestwhen landing Great St Wilfred forsuccessiveyearrunning inAugust. No excuses inYork Listed race last time and hasn’t stayed on previous tries over 7f StarRatingHHHHH Official BHARating 99

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2 Saddle Cloth Number

3 Name of Horse

4 Sire

5 Birthplace of Horse (if not GB)

6 No. of Days since last ran

7 Dam

8 Age

9 Weight (st lbs)

10 Draw

11 Form Guide

12 Owner

13 Trainer & location of training establishment

14 Breeder

15 Sponsor (If relevant)

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C = Course Winner

D = Distance Winner

CD = Course & Distance Winner

BF = Beaten Favourite

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