Ripon 17 August 2013

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14:15 Ripon (Class 5) (2YO only)

Wooltex Uk Maiden Auction Stakes

6f

Winner £4,528 - 8 ran

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Many of these are starting to look exposed but HEROIQUE is given another chance in the belief that she was well below par at Thirsk last time. She had previously finished second to the useful Treaty Of Paris at Pontefract (no chance with winner) having progressed pleasingly up to that point. Hopefully, Tim Easterby's filly can rediscover her best here. Pensax Lad, Ahoy There and Cheeky Peta's have all shown enough to get involved but the main threat may emerge in the shape of Zal Zilhom, who showed promise on debut and has the benefit of the rails draw.

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14:50 Ripon (Class 2) (3YO plus)

William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap (Consolation Race For The William Hill Great St Wilfrid Stakes)

6f

Winner £12,450 - 20 ran

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Endless chances but well worth going along with the luckless FAST SHOT who's been competing in competitive northern handicap sprints this season without the wheel of fortune spinning his way. Tim Easterby's C&D winner has a good record at this venue and has every chance if repeating the level of his penultimate run when short-headed in the Scottish Stewards Cup. Nameitwhatyoulike ran well here last time behind Spinatrix and looks likely to land a contest of this nature sooner rather than later, whilst Gabbiano has excellent form but tends to reserve his best for his beloved Ascot.

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15:30 Ripon (Class 2) (3YO plus)

William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap

6f

Winner £43,575 - 20 ran

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Spinatrix boasts a superb record of three wins and four places from seven starts here and his stall one draw will see Connor Beasley head for the far rail. The combination seems sure to go close but from a pure point of handicapping PEARL ICE is taken to gain his revenge on the recent course winner as he's now 5lb better off (after Conor Hoban's claim) for half-a-length. He also gives the impression of having been laid out with this event in mind. Summerinthecity, short-headed by Tropics in a hot York handicap last time, also makes plenty of appeal along with Prodigality.

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16:05 Ripon (Class 3) (3YO plus)

Vw Van Centre (west Yorkshire) Handicap

1m

Winner £9,452 - 16 ran

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Robert The Painter has struck form with a vengeance the last twice at Beverley and isn't ruled out despite a 12lb hike for a recent runaway success in East Yorkshire. Michael Dods holds a strong hand with Le Chat D'Or and Hakuna Matata although the latter will need things to drop right for his hold-up style. He's a leading player if the race pans out for him but is taken on with ANNINA. Henry Candy's Singspiel filly hasn't been seen since dotting up on her racecourse debut at Lingfield nearly 11 months ago and could be anything. She's a chance worth taking.

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16:35 Ripon (Class 3) (2YO only)

freebets.co.uk Ripon Horn Blower Conditions Stakes

6f

Winner £9,452 - 2 ran

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What a very disappointing turnout for such a decent purse with the Duffield team assured of picking up well over four thousand pounds whatever the outcome. Both stable contenders, Hello Beautiful and Milly's Secret, have a tremendous amount to find on official ratings with SUPPLICANT who has been found an outstanding opportunity. The Kyllachy colt followed up a narrow second in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot with a solid effort behind Brown Sugar in the Molecomb Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, beaten less than 2l into fifth spot after not getting a clear run. He is unopposable.

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17:10 Ripon (Class 4) (3YO plus)

British Stallion Studs E.b.f. Fillies' Handicap

1m 1f 170y

Winner £6,301 - 7 ran

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Hot Rod Mamma finally gained reward for consistency when running away with a Carlisle handicap under Lucy Alexander earlier this month on the lady riders night. She's been hit with an 8lb rise for that victory which makes her even more vulnerable to William Haggas's potentially interesting three-year-old, I SAY. The latter, second on her sole juvenile start behind subsequent Oaks runner-up Secret Gesture, has presumably had problems since and made rather heavy work of landing a Carlisle maiden last time but can improve on quicker ground and is worth sticking with. Are You Mine and Nemushka are next best.

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17:45 Ripon (Class 5) (3YO only)

Sis Live Handicap

1m 4f 10y

Winner £4,528 - 4 ran

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All have a chance but now that AMBLESIDE has found his way into the winner's circle again, maybe he can follow up here. However, he's far from straightforward and this quirky sort isn't one for major stakes. Beat The Tide's chances would strengthen should the ground turn soft, while Good Speech ties in closely with the selection on their recent Haydock running. Duke Of Yorkshire has shown enough to play a part but this is a really trappy contest that rates too much of a punting puzzle.

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