18:15 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:15 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Narrowly denied on her racecourse debut at Redcar in May, GEOLOGIST wasn't disgraced when finishing 12th in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot and she gets the vote on the drop in grade. The step back up in trip is another plus and she can see off the likes of Bellarchi, and Arizona Desert, who ran a highly-encouraging race on debut at Wetherby last month.

Having found only one too good on debut, GEOLOGIST fared about as well as could be expected when mid-field in the Queen Mary. Eased markedly in class and returned to 6f, she looks the answer, with Bellarchi and Arizona Desert feared most.

Back down in class GEOLOGIST holds a leading chance on the figures. Arizona Desert is second choice ahead of Bellarchi.

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18:50 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:50 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

KATHAB has been a shade disappointing since a promising runner-up effort in the Wood Ditton on debut, but he should find this to be easier as he looks to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking. The son of Kingman sets a lofty standard on ratings and is readily preferred to stablemate Sanction, while newcomer Knights Affair may need further in time.

Having shown encouragement on his first 2 starts, KATHAB wasn't ideally placed when only fifth at Sandown on his latest outing, so he can get back on track as he returns to 1m. This looks a good opportunity for the son of Kingman to open his account, with stablemate Sanction the one who could give him most to think about.

This looks a straightforward task for KATHAB who sets a clear standard on all three efforts. Stablemate Sanction is next best.

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19:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

This can go the way of SAISONS D'OR, who has run very well the last twice without getting his head in front. The eight-year-old may not have won on turf since May last year, but he is now 5lb lower than that mark and gets the vote ahead of the recent course second Cosmos Raj. Copper And Five is another to note, while completing the shortlist are the likes of Diamond Haze, Ey Up Its The Boss and Little Ted.

COSMAJ RAJ added to his good course record when second over slightly further here last month and is taken to build on that and go one better this evening. Saisons D'or is respected on the back of 2 placed efforts last month, while Zumurud is back on a winning mark and the booking of Tom Marquand suggests that a bold run might be on the cards.

Well-handicapped COSMOS RAJ is taken to record a third course success. Little Ted is second choice.

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19:55 Ripon Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:55 Ripon Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

COVERDALE arrives having made it three on the bounce at Haydock on his latest start and the manner of that victory suggested he could have more to offer, despite a 4lb rise from the handicapper. Merry Minister got off the mark at the third attempt at Thirsk last month and an opening mark of 80 appears to be workable. Coco Jack ran with credit at Royal Ascot and is respected along with My Little Queens.

Conceding plenty of weight to the 3-y-os won't be easy, but BARYSHNIKOV has been shaping up well all season and in the hope he gets a good pace to aim at, he can gain a deserved success. Coverdale and Perfect Play take on their elders for the first time and are just a couple of potential threats.

All of the 3yos can be viewed positively but, back at Ripon, the 7yo BARYSHNIKOV may be able to beat those younger rivals.

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20:30 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:30 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

ALEX THE GREAT is bred to stay well and the son of Camelot is expected to benefit from a more galloping track than he encountered when making his handicap debut at Lingfield last month. Edwina Sheeran went up 4lb for her recent C&D success and she is likely to pose the main threat to the selection. Churchella is best judged on her second at Leicester in May, while both Future Times and Blue Antares could benefit from first-time visors.

Granted a proper tempo, there's surely more to come from ALEX THE GREAT as a middle-distance handicapper so he looks the way to go. Edwina Sheeran confirmed her ability to handle the track when successful here 18 days ago and that may count for a lot, with Future Times another to consider.

The change of tactics has been a boon for EDWINA SHEERAN (nap), who could well progress further. Alex The Great is second choice.

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21:00 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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21:00 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

FORTUITOUS STAR drops back to 6f after a promising return when third at Newcastle, having pulled hard in the early stages, and Grant Tuer's filly appears to have been found a solid opportunity to shed the maiden tag. Glendown has been in consistent form on his latest starts and commands plenty of respect, while Mrs Trump, who filled the runner-up spot at Beverley last time, and Aurora Glory can fight it out for the minor honours.

Tim Easterby might be able to take this race for the second year running courtesy of GLENDOWN, who has been knocking on the door in recent starts. Mrs Trump is another who likely has a low-grade sprint in her before long and is second choice ahead of Grant Tuer's Fortuitous Star.

Off an unaltered mark back over 6f, MRS TRUMP may be capable of opening her account. Fortuitous Star is second choice.

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Racecard Key

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Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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

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