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14:45 Ripon

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William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Ripon

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 690137 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Two AW wins this winter and he got off the mark on turf when well backed at Haydock in June (6f, good to firm); two respectable efforts since and he's likely to give another good account.

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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4th

5

(2)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

towards rear

5/1

1st

2

(12)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

raced near side, towards rear, headway when pushed along over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on well, 1st of 9 in group

10/1

7th

4

(6)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Haydock

Grant Wood

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has shown career-best form over C&D (good/good to firm) the last twice, justifying favouritism in June then creditable third to Sergeant Pep; major contender off unaltered mark.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 050771 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Two-time C&D winner; tumbled down the weights this year and, after a couple of promising efforts, he ended his losing run at Doncaster two weeks ago; didn't do a lot in front there but he impressed with his move through to lead; 3lb rise is not excessive and he's a strong contender from the rail draw.

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5th

4

(1)

6th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

In good form on turf last month, winning at Doncaster then placed twice at Ripon; creditable third at Newcastle on sole AW attempt; should be thereabouts, provided he takes to Kempton.

7/2

3rd

8

(9)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ripon

Another Baar

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two C&D wins (soft/good to firm) last season and back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) this month; another big run when second of 16 over C&D last time and this in-form 4yo holds very solid claims.

9/2

2nd

13

(18)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Another Baar

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

raced near side

9/1

18/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 475598 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Prominent racer with two C&D wins to his name; back to the same mark as when spreadeagling the field at Doncaster on his return in March (5f, soft); well drawn to attack but slower ground would be preferred.

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4th

11

(7)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ripon

Thornaby Pearl

9st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Inconsistent since winning at Doncaster (5f, soft) in March but this two-time C&D winner ran well when third of 16 over C&D (good) recently; could go well, especially if his favoured slow ground prevails.

13/2

3rd

17

(17)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Thornaby Pearl

8st 12lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

raced near side

18/1

8th

11

(4)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Ripon

Thornaby Pearl

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has won twice over 6f on soft ground here; scored over 5f on soft at Doncaster in March, but hasn't done as well since; on a fair mark; needs rain.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 920496 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Won this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; enough good runs this year to think he retains most of his ability; should go well again.

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9th

13

(5)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 York

Roundhay Park

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

9yo who is 0-8 this year but has run some good races, including when fourth of 16 off this reduced mark at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago; has won at York twice and may well be thereabouts.

14/1

4th

7

(14)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Roundhay Park

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced near side

8/1

6th

5

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Roundhay Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in rear on far side of group, headway over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

20/1

9/1

Form: 139842 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Has done well since dropped back to sprint trips, winning at Kempton in March and Doncaster (impressive) in May; met trouble before running on for second at Brighton eight days ago; can go well again.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(12)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newbury

Supreme King

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Evans

took keen hold, soon pressed leader, led after 1f, soon against near rail

7/1

5th

4

(8)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Supreme King

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

taken down early, raced far side

9/1

2nd

1

(9)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Supreme King

10st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Whacked up 10lb for his Doncaster romp (6f, good to soft) in May; has a mixed record in four subsequent runs but he finished well for fourth at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time; beaten less than 2l in that big-field event and has claims if he can back that up.

11/2

6th
14 (10)
Sir Maxi

33/1

Form: 633808 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Well suited by a good test at 6f; starts out for his new yard (left Richard Fahey for 6,000gns last month) off a handy mark but he'll be found easier pickings than this.

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8th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:20 Carlisle

Sir Maxi

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Sam England

mounted in chute and taken down early

12/1

6th

14

(10)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Sir Maxi

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

raced near side

33/1

8th

2

(8)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Sir Maxi

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Placed in last two starts during his spell on AW; form has dipped sharply since returned to turf, albeit something looked amiss last time; effective in this sphere previously but needs to rebound.

14/1

Form: -20090 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

Finished in midfield in the big race on the card 12 months ago off 15lb higher; his reappearance at Doncaster was a fine run but it's been followed by four poor efforts; too well treated to discount but there are risks involved.

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4th

7

(6)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 York

It Just Takes Time

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Having dropped down the weights he returned to form when going close at Ripon (6f, good to firm) recently; has to prove his revival was no one-off but this course winner is entitled to respect after that last run.

10/1

2nd

5

(10)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Fully 15lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last June; reappeared with good second at Doncaster (6f, soft) in April and his midfield finish over C&D ten days ago was a step back in the right direction, but he needs another this afternoon.

9/1

7th

6

(15)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

raced near side

20/1

33/1

Form: 11098 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Looked a good prospect on AW this winter but he's struggled in three handicaps since returning to action in May; enough to prove at present.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(11)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

True Promise

9st 7lb

J: Louise Akehurst

T: Kevin Ryan

raced near side

33/1

8th

5

(7)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

True Promise

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Began his career with novice wins at Newcastle (6f and 7f) early in the year; not beaten many home in two turf handicaps this summer but returning to AW could see him in a better light and it is still early in his career.

14/1

9th

4

(10)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Thirsk

True Promise

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Won back-to-back AW novice events at Newcastle (6f/7f, AW) on his first two starts, during the winter; 33-1 and raced freely when never seriously involved on his handicap debut at York (7f, good) last month; 1lb drop; bit to prove this time.

25/1

11/1

Form: 094001 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

He'd been in better form than his figures suggested prior to coming good at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) ten days ago; still has handicapping scope back up 4lb.

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17

(9)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in August and not disgraced when ninth of 16 (second home in his group) in 6f handicap at Ripon since; he's in the mix.

20/1

9th

15

(5)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Glendown

8st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

raced far side

11/1

1st

8

(4)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:10 Pontefract

Glendown

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't added to his three wins last season (all over 6f, good/soft); well handicapped but others stronger.

20/1

6/1

Form: 514331 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

His last six wins have come over C&D, the latest 12 days ago when keeping on well off a 3lb lower mark; wouldn't want the ground firmer than good but his liking for the track is a major plus.

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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(7)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Fortamour

10st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

raced far side

6/1

1st

3

(3)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Ripon

Fortamour

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Won this in 2021, one of five C&D victories, and was beaten a nose in it last season by Bay Breeze; handles these conditions but slower ground would have been optimal and there's little wiggle room off his current mark.

4/1

3rd

2

(8)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:22 Thirsk

Fortamour

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Won at Ripon (6f, heavy) in April and has run well in defeat there the next twice (6f, good); he has a particularly good record at that course and he's running at Thirsk for the first time today, but is not ruled out.

13/2

12/1

Form: 652464 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

0-8 this year but he's run some good races in defeat, including when close up behind a couple of these at York last month; effective at this track but others appeal more for the win.

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1st

2

(10)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:35 Musselburgh

Showtime Mahomes

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, led, headed but prominent after 1f, pushed along and led again over 2f out, ridden and faced challenge 1f out, kept on well towards finish, just prevailed

7/1

11th

16

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Showtime Mahomes

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

raced far side

12/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Showtime Mahomes

9st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

towards rear

13/2

14/1

Form: -39410 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Ended a losing run, and gained first handicap success, when digging deep at Doncaster in June (6f, good to firm); less good at York since and others look stronger for win purposes.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

15

(22)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 York

Minnesota Lad

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June and this 3lb higher mark might not be beyond him, but he needs to perform better than when soundly beaten the last twice.

16/1

12th

8

(13)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Minnesota Lad

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

swerved right start, raced near side

14/1

11th

11

(9)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Minnesota Lad

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run, and gained first handicap success, when digging deep to score at Doncaster four weeks ago (6f, good to firm); 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

10/1

13th
12 (9)
Danzan

10/1

Form: 300554 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

He's never been prolific but he's a reliable sprinter and comes here in good order; went close in this race in 2021 when 12lb higher; should go well.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

9

(5)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Danzan

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

10/1

13th

12

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Danzan

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

stumbled badly start, raced far side

10/1

4th

5

(4)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Danzan

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Not the easiest to win with but he's on a dangerous mark and he has run with credit in two big-field handicap at York the last twice; one to consider on a rare AW run.

12/1

11/2

Form: 489-11 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Not fully exposed as a sprinter and he's 2-2 in 2024, more recently squeezing his way through to win a big-field York handicap five weeks ago (6f, good to soft); still well weighted up 3lb; went close on good to firm once but seems better on a slower surface; contender granted suitable conditions.

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14th

9

(16)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Ray Vonn

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

dwelt start, raced near side

11/2

1st

18

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Ray Vonn

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: B F Brookhouse

Less than straightforward but he has found his niche for this yard as a sprinter and made it 2-2 at Nottingham with a narrow success (6f, good) in May; a 3lb rise is manageable and he's one of the likelier contenders.

7/1

25/1

Form: 552337

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict

Usually contests a lower grade than this and she turned in an underwhelming effort at Thirsk three weeks ago; others are more convincing.

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7th

10

(8)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

In good form in June and July but has taken a step in the wrong direction on her last two outings; handles soft ground but needs a revival.

33/1

15th

18

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Canaria Queen

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

switched to near side

25/1

7th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Canaria Queen

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders

7/1

20/1

Form: 79-520 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Has not been with this yard long and he ran really well when second of 18 behind Ray Vonn at York last month (6f, good to soft); soft ground a valid excuse at Hamilton on Tuesday; stall 1 perhaps not ideal.

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14th

9

(15)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 York

Maxi Boy

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Fionn McSharry

Second of 18 over C&D in July on second stable start and worth a second look on account of that strong course form; however, he's finished down the field both runs since and needs to bounce back.

25/1

16th

3

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Maxi Boy

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Fionn McSharry

raced far side

20/1

13th

1

(6)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Hamilton

Maxi Boy

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

0-24 since debut win in 2019 but he was a close second of 18 at York (6f, good to soft) last month on his second stable start and first run over a sprint trip since 2022, and he's in calculations after that performance.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £770.00
Straight Forecast £603.30
Tricast £10363.30
Trifecta £15043.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Another Baar

TOPSPEED:

Canaria Queen

The Guardian:

Glendown

D Express:

Supreme King

NEWMARKET:

Ray Vonn

Telegraph:

Origintrail

The Sun:

Showtime Mahomes

Daily Mail:

Fortamour

Daily Mirror:

Roundhay Park

POSTDATA:

Canaria Queen

RP RATINGS:

Another Baar

The Times:

Another Baar

The Star:

Another Baar

Daily Record:

Glendown