14:25 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:25 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, 1.63/1 (1) DREADPIRATEROBERTS and 10/1 (4) TORVAR seem to have the strongest potential to do well. 1.63/1 (1) DREADPIRATEROBERTS has already shown fair form and sets the standard, and 10/1 (4) TORVAR comes from a good yard that has previously won this race and has a promising pedigree. 4/1 (9) QANDIL also has potential to improve, but with a slightly lower chance compared to the other two. The rest of the field either has less promising form or is difficult to predict as newcomers with limited information available.

Dreadpirateroberts was sent off favourite when beaten a length at Brighton and he has to be a danger to all with any improvement. QANDIL finished one place behind Archie Watson's colt, but she displayed signs of inexperience, including when swerving right at the start, and the daughter of Churchill may step forward enough to exact her revenge here. Pointofblue looks interesting, being from the first crop of Blue Point, and she may be one to watch on debut for the in-form Haggas yard.

DREADPIRATEROBERTS showed bright speed on last weekend's Brighton debut and could take a bit of pegging back if he can get out and grab the rail under Hollie Doyle. Qandil was just under 2 lengths behind the selection at Brighton but needed that experience and might get closer to him now. Pointofblue is a debutante who is a very likely type on breeding but her draw towards the outer has caught out plenty of newcomers here over the years.

Qandil can leave her debut effort behind her but so too may SOUL SINGER and he shaped well in a good race at Musselburgh.

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15:00 Ripon Stakes (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:00 Ripon Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, 1.5/1 (1) BLEAK Promise and 5.5/1 (2) NATZOR seem to have the most promising form and potential for improvement. They have both shown promising first efforts and have recently placed in races despite experiencing some obstacles. Meanwhile, 2/1 (5) THREE YORKSHIREMEN, 66/1 (4) GOLDEN FIREFLY, and 80/1 (7) THE MALTON MAULER have less impressive form and have not shown as much potential for improvement. 33/1 (6) LUNAR BIRD is described as a longer-term project and is not expected to do well in this race. Finally, 7/1 (3) VICTORIA COUNTY has shown some improvement in recent races and may have the potential to improve further.

Three Yorkshiremen stayed on to grab second late on over 7f at Catterick earlier this month and he could be of interest upped in trip in first-time cheekpieces. Both Natzor and Victoria County represent trainer Archie Watson and it may be close between the two, but preference goes to BLEAK. A beaten favourite at Nottingham over a mile last time out, he is bred to appreciate this distance and commands plenty of respect.

THREE YORKSHIREMEN produced a solid comeback run when chasing home a potentially useful sort at Catterick a couple of weeks ago and, with the longer trip worth exploring, he could be up to going one place better equipped with first-time cheekpieces. Bleak remains with potential on the back of just 2 starts and is feared most ahead of Natzor.

Victoria County may prove the pick of Archie Watson's pair but BLEAK can improve again now upped in distance.

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15:35 Ripon Handicap (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:35 Ripon Handicap (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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4/1 (2) IT'S GOOD TO LAUGH may do well as he is returning to the Flat on a handy mark and has the booking of Hollie Doyle, despite running a lacklustre race over hurdles last month. 6/1 (6) PONS AELIUS may also have a chance as he is fit from a couple of spins on AW and is operating from a lower mark back on turf. 7/1 (3) LAND OF WINTER could also be in with a chance as a C&D winner who won't mind the ground and is sharper for a recent run. The other horses have some question marks around stamina, form, and performance on different surfaces.

THE PREDICTOR was progressive in staying handicaps last season, having won over this trip at Thirsk in August, and it would be no surprise if the four-year-old had more to offer. Land Of Winter scored over C&D in 2021 and is heading towards a competitive mark, with the handicapper dropping him 2lb for his return effort at Pontefract, while Barenboim could be interesting if handling a softer surface.

A wide-open stayers' handicap with the narrow vote in favour of IT'S GOOD TO LAUGH. He needs to dispel a lesser effort over hurdles in March but largely acquitted himself with credit in stronger company on the Flat last term and, from a reduced mark, he could be ready to strike under Hollie Doyle. Previous C&D winner Land of Winter and The Predictor head up the dangers.

Land Of Winter can leave his reappearance behind him but the lightly raced 4yo THE PREDICTOR should have more to come this year.

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16:10 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:10 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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It would be difficult to confidently predict which horse will do well based on this summary as each horse has its own strengths and weaknesses. However, some horses that may be worth considering include 2.25/1 (8) VINTAGE CLARETS, 5.5/1 (9) ILLUSIONIST, 6.5/1 (5) NOMADIC EMPIRE, 7/1 (10) COPPER KNIGHT, and 7/1 (4) JUSTANOTHERBOTTLE. These horses have either shown recent promising form or have demonstrated consistent ability in the past. However, ultimately, it is up to individual preference and further research to determine which horse may be the best bet.

Several of these boast good course form and it would come as no surprise to see the likes of Justanotherbottle, a three-time winner over 6f here, and Intrinsic Bond, last year's Great St Wilfrid victor, go close back on a happy hunting ground. However, Nomadic Empire and VINTAGE CLARETS could be more rewarding to focus on over this trip, with the latter shading preference after a solid display on his return at Musselburgh earlier in the month. Illusionist is also considered.

VINTAGE CLARETS made an encouraging return when runner-up at Musselburgh and can emerge on top in a very open sprint. Justanotherbottle is always to be feared here and is next on the list, while Hyperfocus is fancied to take a big step forward from his reappearance Doncaster run and can also have a say along with Nomadic Empire.

Justanotherbottle likes it here and has sound claims but VINTAGE CLARETS made a pleasing return and can prove strongest.

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16:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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Based on the information given, it is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well. However, 2.25/1 (5) CAPITAL THEORY seems like a strong contender, having won the last three races and with recent AW wins and a win at Chelmsford in March. Pride of Priory also has potential, having won three handicaps around this trip last summer and likely to be fitter after a recent reappearance outing on the AW. 4.5/1 (4) THUNDERING and 5/1 (2) DARK JEDI also have some potential based on their past performances, while 5.5/1 (6) AUSTRALIAN ANGEL and 10/1 (1) AADDEEY have question marks due to their lack of recent runs or changes in stable/medical history. Ultimately, the betting market may provide a better indicator of which horse is favored to win.

CAPITAL THEORY has progressed on the all-weather this year, which includes a victory at Chelmsford on his penultimate start, and reverts to turf with an appealing profile, especially in a contest that his trainer Charlie Johnston, along with his father Mark, have won the last three renewals. Australian Angel was kept busy throughout last season and is capable of a decent showing dropped back in trip, while Thundering can enter calculations based on his second at York's Ebor meeting.

CAPITAL THEORY could have a fitness edge on a couple of these and is taken to provide the Johnston stable with a fourth successive win in this useful handicap. Pride of Priory should be sharper for his comeback outing in the Rosebery at Kempton and is second choice ahead of the reappearing Thundering.

He's the old man of the party but DARK JEDI may prove best equipped for a slog in the mud. Capital Theory is next on the list.

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17:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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2.75/1 (8) SHIGAR looks like the strongest contender based on the summary, as he is described as unexposed, progressive and ahead of his mark. He also has a solid AW win and an impressive second at Newmarket on his record. 16/1 (7) MAKEEN may be a good each-way bet, as he has gone well fresh in the past and has potential to bounce back after ending 2022 below his best.

William Haggas rarely leaves Ripon empty-handed and the lightly raced SHIGAR looks a prime candidate to maintain the healthy strike-rate now he has proven his stamina over a mile. The son of Farhh was a close second in a similarly competitive handicap at Newmarket when last seen and, with the yard now hitting top form, he is dangerous to ignore. Darkness is feared most after a sound effort at Redcar on his return to action, while Poet's Dawn is also fancied to be thereabouts.

Lots with chances here but SHIGAR progressed well in a light 2022 campaign and resumes on an attractive mark so is taken to emerge on top. David O'Meara took this contest 12 months ago and his Darkness is feared most on the back of an encouraging Redcar reappearance second. Oh Herberts Reign, Poets Dawn and Blenheim Boy complete the shortlist.

David O'Meara has a good record in this race and DARKNESS (nap) is taken to enhance it after his encouraging reappearance at Redcar.

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17:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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4/1 (8) GEMINI STAR seems to be the most promising from this summary. She has shown improvement in her recent races, finishing second in both her handicap debut and her first race after a break. She has also won a maiden earlier this month and seems to be up to doubling her tally. Additionally, she was a runner-up at Haydock on her only 2-year-old start, indicating that she has potential.

BROOKLYN NINE NINE didn't need to build on the promise of his juvenile efforts to get off the mark at Newcastle last month and the son of No Nay Never makes plenty of appeal on his handicap bow. Gemini Star is likely to enter the reckoning following her second at Nottingham last Saturday off 1lb lower, and she may benefit from the extra furlong on this occasion, while Another Baar, a winner here last week, and Spirit Of Applause are others worth considering.

GEMINI STAR made a winning reappearance earlier this month and, having improved further despite still looking a little rough around the edges when runner-up on handicap debut at Nottingham since, Alice Haynes' filly is fancied to double her tally back up at 6f. Brooklyn Nine Nine narrowly landed the odds at Newcastle last month and he could be the main danger now handicapping, with recent C&D winner Another Baar rounding off the shortlist.

Gemini Star can go well back up in trip but LAKOTA BLUE is of interest on his 2yo form and he had excuses on his reappearance.

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Racecard Key

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How to use Tomform

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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