Ripon 14 April 2022

Going: Soft
Stalls: Straight Stands Side; Round Inside; 1m4f Centre
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 6.1° - 17.5°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 5.5 mph SE

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13:00 Ripon (Class 5) (2YO only)

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

5f

Winner £4,050 - 5 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

STAR OF LADY M made the perfect start to her career when scoring on easy ground at Redcar last week, getting the better of a couple of fillies with experience, and the daughter of Havana Grey can follow up. Beach Breeze attracted market support when finishing down the field in the Brocklesby and has the potential to improve, while Majil is a half-sister to the talented Spycatcher and may do best of the newcomers.

2

13:40 Ripon (Class 5) (3YO only)

Yorkshire Wonder Horse Search Is On Handicap

6f

Winner £3,726 - 10 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

A case can be made for plenty in this field and the focus turns to BAY BREEZE, who proved himself on testing ground when landing a Beverley maiden in a busy juvenile campaign. Down in grade on his return, Tim Easterby's gelding looks capable of making an impact off a mark of 67 and is given the edge over Moon Bay, who should benefit from the drop in trip. Miss Calculation was well fancied at Pontefract last time and is another to consider in first-time cheekpieces.

3

14:15 Ripon (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate Handicap

6f

Winner £6,156 - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Fortamour won over C&D last August and, having shaped nicely in a competitive heat at Doncaster on his latest start, looks set to go well. However, it is hard to get away from the course specialist MARK'S CHOICE, who landed this race on his first run after undergoing a wind operation last season, a sequence which may well be repeated again. Follow Your Heart drops in trip after a good third at Leicester last time and can also get involved.

4

14:50 Ripon (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Ripon Silver Bowl Handicap

1m 1f 170y

Winner £7,731 - 4 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Course winner WOTS THE WIFI CODE impressed on his return at Doncaster last month and, with the second going in since, there could be plenty more to come from the five-year-old as he looks to follow up. Fairmac must be respected for last year's winning trainer, while Fast Medicine is of interest on his first go at this trip with Hollie Doyle taking over in the saddle. Last seen finishing fourth in the November Handicap, Skycutter could also have a say in proceedings.

5

15:25 Ripon (Class 4) (3YO only)

Ripon 'cock O' The North' Handicap

1m

Winner £6,156 - 7 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Wakey Wakey is bound to be popular on handicap debut having shaped with promise on all three starts as a juvenile, though softer conditions may not be ideal. Preference instead is for BARNEYS GIFT, who finished last season with a commanding success at Redcar and could have more improvement in the locker over further. Wolverhampton runner-up Government can also have a say along with Musselburgh winner Chief's Will.

6

16:00 Ripon (Class 5) (3YO only)

GoodbyeFlys Ripon Racecourse Stable Staff Championships Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

1m 4f 10y

Winner £4,050 - 5 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

The Jedd O'Keeffe-trained KINCADE has improved significantly since stepping up in trip on his last outing at Southwell and seems every inch a stayer. He has an appealing pedigree and looks the one to be on. Trojan Horse won impressively last time out and is unexposed over this trip, likewise on soft ground. Tamilla, who is a full-sister to very useful Group 3 winner Precious Ramotswe, is another to take seriously as it is likely she'll improve further up in trip.

7

16:35 Ripon (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Go Racing In Yorkshire Apprentice Handicap

1m

Winner £6,156 - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

In what looks to be a competitive handicap, all eyes are sure to be watching EMPIRESTATEOFMIND following a creditable third-placed run in the Spring Mile at Doncaster. As a half-brother to the useful Meaningful Star, the four-year-old shapes as though he will handle any type of ground. He retains his mark of 83 and seems very much the one to beat. Wizard D'Amour is another interesting type following a good run behind Seven Brothers at Doncaster, while Challet is noted too.

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