13:45 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:45 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Spanish Rock got off the mark at the second attempt at Redcar last month but he may struggle to give 7lb to KANDOO. Having shown promise in Ireland, Archie Watson's trailblazing filly impressed when making all at Bath before losing little in defeat when only reeled in late on over 6f at Chelmsford last time. Of the remainder, Ingleby Ivy may not have been suited by testing ground at Beverley first time out and may do even better now.

SPANISH ROCK showed a likeable attitude to get up at Redcar and George Boughey's colt is fancied to defy a penalty to take his record to 2 wins from 3 starts. Kandoo is vastly more experienced than her opposition and appeals as the likeliest threat to the selection, whilst both Ingleby Ivy and Standring showed something to work on first time up and are also respected in a race which lacks depth.

The previous winner with the greater remaining upside, SPANISH ROCK is preferred. Ingleby Ivy and Alfanatical should improve.

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14:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Miguel, Billiegee and Between Me And U all merit plenty of respect but MANNERISM could well prove to be better than his opening mark. Karl Burke's gelding, a 90,000gns purchase, has shaped encouragingly in three Haydock novice events and could easily have more to offer here. Pick Your Battles sports a similar profile and may be boosted by first-time cheekpieces, while Half Moon Rising should not be written off.

HALF MOON RISING came clear of the rest when only just edged out at Catterick off 2 lb lower last week and can go one better if seeing out this longer trip. Between Me And U beat a subsequent winner when scoring on his nursery bow at Ffos Las and is feared most ahead of Brighton maiden winner Miguel.

This is easier than the last time PICK YOUR BATTLES attempted, and he gains narrow preference over Tapeta scorer Billiegee.

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14:55 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:55 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Mr Trevor advertised his well-being when winning at Hamilton earlier in the week and commands respect under a 5lb penalty. The three-time C&D winner Hurstwood and Hurt You Never are others to note. However, it may pay to take a chance on HOOF IT HOOF IT exploiting a drop in both trip and class after a lively effort from a wide draw in a class 5 event at Chester last time.

HURSTWOOD took this 12 months ago and is fancied to capitalise on a handy-looking mark and extend his excellent record at this track. Recent Hamilton scorer Mr Trevor is feared most under a 5 lb penalty, although Captain Dandy seems sure to be on the premises too on the back of his Thirsk victory.

Last year's winner HURSTWOOD goes really well here and signalled he's ready to strike again when a resurgent C&D third so gets the vote

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15:30 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:30 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

BRAZEN BOLT won over 6f at Thirsk last time and that was a well-deserved victory after some solid efforts in defeat. The son of Brazen Beau is now only 4lb higher and that makes him one to keep on the right side of. Twelfth Knight had Origintrail (second) and Abate (fifth) behind him when scoring over C&D on only his second start for the Paul Midgley stable and he could continue to improve.

BRAZEN BOLT has looked as good as ever in recent weeks, and having had a bit more of a break than those that ran at Ayr last weekend, John Quinn's gelding is fancied to follow up from his latest Thirsk success. Fellow last-time-out winner Twelfth Knight has a fine C&D record and can be in the mix again, whilst this is a less-competitive affair than is often contested by Mr Wagyu and he also merits respect after a pair of good efforts in big-field events.

Twelfth Knight should make a bold bid under these conditions but DARE TO HOPE looks primed to strike.

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16:05 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:05 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

PRINCESS KARINE is a very solid performer who arrives here on the back of a win in a similar event at Musselburgh a couple of weeks ago. The daughter of Aclaim is only 3lb higher here and that could prove to be lenient. May Blossom was a close-up third at Beverley recently and she should go well off a 1lb higher rating, while Strong Johnson is also worth a second look.

A tight-knit sprint but KHABIB caught the eye when fourth over 6f at Redcar last time and gets the nod with this return to his optimum trip a big plus. In-form top-weight May Blossom brings solid credentials to the table and is feared most ahead of recent Musselburgh scorer Princess Karine.

Handily-weighted KHABIB returns to his ideal trip having gone with promise when fourth over 6f at Redcar and he can resume winning ways

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16:40 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:40 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Slight preference is for FRANBERRI, who ran a highly encouraging race on her debut when dwelling at the start and running on well for second at Yarmouth. With improvement expected for that experience, she can get the better of the recent Kempton fourth Trust House and Kardia, who has a 7lb penalty to overcome for a taking success over C&D in April.

FRANBERRI made a promising start when runner-up at Yarmouth and the 7 lb she receives from penalised C&D-winner Kardia may prove decisive.

This looks good for Roger Varian's filly FRANBERRI, who ought to build upon last month's very encouraging debut at Yarmouth.

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17:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

This can go the way of PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE, who hinted at a return to form when a creditable third at Ascot over this distance in July. Given a small break since, the son of Sea The Stars can return to winning ways with conditions likely to suit. It may be that the C&D winner Haizoom gives him the most to think about, although Moon King must be of interest as well.

PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE had excuses on his last 2 starts and can bounce back returning from a short break. Haizoom took a step back in the right direction at Musselburgh 2 weeks ago and scored over this C&D in June off 2 lb higher, so rates the main threat.

There is probably more to come from PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE (nap), who collected two 1m6f handicaps earlier in the season.

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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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