15:20 Ripon
GoodWilliam Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap
- Prize money: £51540
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: 023840 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
His best effort last season came when pouncing late in a C&D handicap last September; made a winning reappearance at Beverley in April (5f, soft) and while he's been unable to add to that success, he's regularly hinted at better; last two starts (good to firm) especially suggest he has what it takes to win a race like this, away from the main action at York and then considerably better than the result in the Stewards' Cup where he travelled with purpose from a tough draw before running into traffic issues; the stable runs four but he's the mount of Oisin Orr and looks to have plenty in his favour.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 20 (21) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Strong at the finish when repelling stablemate Ramazan in the Great St Wilfrid five weeks ago; no obvious excuse when midfield at York off this mark one week later; stable may have stronger claims elsewhere. |
25/1 |
7th 9 (3) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
He had been bubbling away nicely prior to enjoying his finest hour in last week's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good), digging deep to hold off a smart stablemate; 6lb rise takes him into new territory but he ran well over C&D last month and there could be more improvement lurking. |
15/2 |
1st 10 (16) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
raced near side |
15/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: -22878 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 103
Tough handicapper who is 2lb lower than when pipped in the Victoria Cup in May; another fine effort when eighth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood two weeks ago, not ideally drawn as things panned out; has a big sprint handicap in him but Ayr next month might prove a better fit; visor left off once again; one of four runners for Richard Fahey.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 3 (6) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
held up in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on final 110yds |
3/1 |
13th 3 (14) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Tough handicapper who was pipped at the post by Significantly here 12 months ago; better than ever when again collared in the shadow of the post in the Victoria Cup in May; found stablemate Dare To Hope just too strong in the Great St Wilfrid five weeks ago, doing best of the smaller far-side group; the 3lb rise for that effort could just scupper him but he looks rock solid to run well. |
10/1 |
2nd 1 (6) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
raced far side |
10/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 153302 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
Usually seen plying his trade at a lower level; he ran well at Redcar last week (second to a well-handicapped opponent) on his first run after a wind operation; runs off the same mark but others have stronger claims.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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20th 16 (1) |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Won on the AW during the winter and has hit the crossbar several times since, beaten a neck by Eye Of Dubai at Ripon (6f, soft) two weeks ago; tactically versatile and should be on the premises once more. |
16/1 |
2nd 8 (6) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Had a wind operation in June and he's returned with two good runs, second to Makanah at Redcar before a fine third in the Great St Wilfrid six weeks ago; runs off the same mark but others might be better suited by the underfoot conditions. |
9/1 |
3rd 13 (5) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
raced far side |
16/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 703300 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 89
Having his fourth run in this race and the gods haven't shone on him in earlier efforts, first home on his side in both 2019 (second) and 2022 (fourth) before only just failing to peg back the winner 12 months ago; his Bunbury Cup third last month came off a 4lb higher mark and this isn't as demanding as his last two assignments; he'd be a worthy winner but there's a suspicion the line will be coming to soon once again.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 1 (4) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player. |
11/2 |
7th 4 (12) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 001006 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
Only 2lb higher than for his third in this race 12 months ago, a run that was followed by an impressive win in the Ayr Silver Cup; better than ever when scoring at Thirsk in May (6f, good to soft) and his latest Goodwood run (7f, good to firm) suggested he was still in top form; the ground would be slower than good in an ideal world for him, but he can't be discounted.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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15th 13 (17) |
26th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
He's had a mixed campaign and was soundly beaten at Ascot (6f, soft) on latest start 22 days ago; well handicapped again but not obviously ready to strike. |
16/1 |
9th 9 (7) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
He's had a mixed campaign and was soundly beaten at Haydock (6f, soft) last Saturday; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) in May and is also fine on soft/heavy; not discounted. |
16/1 |
7th 1 (4) |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Suited by good to soft and slower; very capable on his day, justifying a strong market move when winning the highly competitive Ayr Silver Cup last autumn and another smart effort at Thirsk (both 6f on good to soft) in May; just 1lb higher than the latter and he'll be suited by the return to a slow surface; non-runner at Haydock yesterday. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 434810 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
Successful at Pontefract in June (6f, good to firm) on his only run at the trip this summer; behind Wobwobwob at Goodwood last time; has run well over C&D before but could prove vulnerable once again.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11th 10 (7) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
His turf wins have come on good or faster and limited encouragement on slower than good; his last two 6f runs have resulted in a comfortable Pontefract win and a fair sixth in the Great St Wilfrid; the ground is a concern though. |
20/1 |
9th 3 (9) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Won at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in June and bounced back from lesser run at Goodwood (7f) when staying on for sixth of 17 at Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago; he's fine at 7f and holds each-way claims for his in-form yard if handling conditions (best turf form is on good/faster). |
11/1 |
6th 12 (3) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
raced far side |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: -03420 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
Ran well for second in a deep York handicap in June (6f, good to soft); not in the same form on Tapeta seven weeks ago; a 3yo won this race 12 months ago but it's likely this one needs to take a good step forward to come out on top.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 2 (1) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
0-7 this year but his York second in June was a cracking effort and his latest below-par run is easy to excuse (stretched by 7f on soft ground); drops two classes today and he's one to be interested in. |
6/1 |
8th 8 (4) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Kept on for second of 17 off this mark at York (6f, good to soft) in June and it's possible this new trip will be within range; however, not at the same level the next twice and others make greater appeal. |
16/1 |
7th 11 (8) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
raced near side |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 391462 CDBF
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 89
Front-runner; his two wins this year were over C&D in May and a defeat of Bosh at Chester in June (6f, good); another solid effort when fourth to Manila Scouse at Chepstow nine days ago; it's asking a lot of her to dominate in this field though.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 1 (8) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
8/1 |
9th 3 (2) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 2-2428 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
He's been in good order since returning from a year on the sidelines and the bare form of his Ascot second last month (5f, good to firm) looks good; he was gifted a soft lead there though and has since finished well held at Haydock; others look stronger.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 8 (5) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Pace-setter who ran well when second of 13 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in July but has failed to repeat the form twice since; at least as effective at 6f and may bounce back; having first run at Chester today. |
10/1 |
9th 8 (10) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
raced near side |
16/1 |
8th 2 (11) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Neck runner-up here (6f, good to firm) last June on final run last season and he's also gone very close on two of his three starts this year (5f, AW/good to firm); ran pretty well on heavy going here in 2022 on sole encounter with slow ground; this front-runner can make another bold bid. |
7/1 |
18/1
Form: 8-1544 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
Both his handicap runs have been respectable without suggesting he was ahead of his mark; stall 1 is potentially troublesome too and he has enough to prove in a big-field contest such as this.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 1 (7) |
25th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
In-form 3yo colt whose solid second in the Ayr Silver Cup is flanked by 6f wins at Doncaster (soft) and Wolverhampton (AW); raised only a further 2lb and should remain competitive. |
5/2 |
1st 6 (6) |
5th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Getting it all together in handicaps now, following his Doncaster win with an excellent second to a flourishing filly in the Ayr Silver Cup two weeks ago; 3lb higher today but he's on the way up. |
3/1 |
2nd 15 (16) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Made all in 6f novice in May; took time to get to grips with handicaps but his Doncaster win (6f, soft) last week was his best form yet; goes unpenalised and although soft ground might have played a part last week he now looks open to improvement. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 172401 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 90
Game front-running success at Hamilton in June (beat Dare To Hope) and he took his form to a new level with a smooth win at Chepstow nine days ago (5f, good to soft); effective on undulating tracks (has run well here in the past) but a 7lb rise since last time could leave him vulnerable.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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22th 21 (3) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Prominent-racer who won at Hamilton (6f, good) in June and Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last month; however, he's been inconsistent during this busy campaign and soundly beaten the last twice; others preferred. |
50/1 |
13th 7 (11) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Down the field in the Great St Wilfrid last time and still 7lb higher than for his penultimate win at Chester; showed some aptitude for Tapeta here last September but others look better handicapped. |
16/1 |
11th 4 (14) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
raced near side |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 421934 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
Better than ever this summer, keeping on well from the rear to take third at York three weeks ago; hopeless task trying to come from well off the pace at Windsor on Thursday and it was another fine run; this could set up more favourably; one of four runners for the yard.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 4 (7) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Only 2lb higher than for his Doncaster win in June and he's run several good races in defeat since, most recently third of 11 in a useful 6f handicap at Ayr a fortnight ago; C&D winner who looks set to go well once more. |
6/1 |
3rd 4 (5) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Beat Mythical Phoenix at Doncaster in June (6f, good to firm) and weighted to confirm those placings today; last two runs haven't been his best but both were in stronger races than this; wouldn't want any significant rain. |
7/1 |
10th 20 (4) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Has had some excuses since his 6f win at Doncaster (good to firm) in June but he's still 4lb higher and he needs something new to be involved on his course debut. |
18/1 |
12/1
Form: -58545 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 8st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
Progressive handicapper on slow ground as a 4yo, winning the Stewards' Cup consolation before finishing sixth in this race last summer; well treated now, some 7lb lower than last year, and recent signs have been more encouraging; slower ground would suit better though.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 1 (9) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
On a long losing run but he wasn't discredited when 12th in Ayr Bronze Cup 12 days ago, coming home second in his group; he's firmly in the picture off a falling mark. |
9/2 |
12th 2 (22) |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
C&D winner who finished ninth in this in 2022 and eighth in the Silver Cup last year; has dropped down the weights and has shown signs of spark this season, but his last three wins have come on soft/good to soft going and he may need a slow surface if he's to win this competitive handicap. |
12/1 |
13th 19 (11) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
raced near side |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 8-0861 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 83
Exploited some help from the handicapper when winning a competitive fillies' handicap at Goodwood 18 days ago (6f, good to firm); showed a tremendous attitude on that occasion and a 3lb rise still leaves her feasibly weighted; looks the likeliest leader up the far side should the field split; has more races in her for this yard.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 5 (3) |
17th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won a competitive fillies' handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) off just 3lb lower and reportedly unsuited by the undulations of Ripon last time when only 9-1 for the Great St Wilfrid; strongly considered. |
12/1 |
14th 16 (2) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
raced far side |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 06-100 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
Looked good at Doncaster on his reappearance in April (6f, soft); struggled in fiercely competitive handicaps at York and Newcastle since; successful on his only run at Ripon (2019); has the ability to go well in a race like this and his yard is never to be underestimated in the big sprints.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 7 (5) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
8yo who has finished down the field on his last four runs and needs a major turnaround; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning in a big field over C&D (soft) in April on his last run here, and his good record at Doncaster also includes a win in this race in 2021; dangerous to dismiss. |
12/1 |
9th 3 (8) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Three heavy defeats have followed his impressive Doncaster win in April (6f, soft); not the easiest to predict but conditions won't be an issue and he's dangerous to write off. |
14/1 |
15th 3 (9) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
raced near side |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 0117- D
Last run: 270 days
W: 8st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 82
Won two AW events as a 2yo (5f/6f); pulled too hard on his nursery debut when last seen nine months ago; mighty task trying to concede experience and race fitness in a handicap of this magnitude on his return.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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15th 17 (12) |
11th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 6lb |
midfield up the centre, weakened final furlong |
25/1 |
9 (3) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
A dual 5f AW scorer at two but he's cut little ice in two turf runs this summer, beating only one at York (5f) 22 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward. |
25/1 |
12th 10 (11) |
8th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Maiden/novice wins at Newcastle (6f/5f, AW) last autumn before substandard handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); pulled hard, then absent until Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago when he may have needed the run, but he was well beaten and it's hard to be confident on the back of that. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 623280 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 90
Two C&D wins early in his career; retains ability as a 9yo and he has the stands' rail to help him this afternoon; feasible mark but this race might be asking too much of him.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 1 (5) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Over two years since the last of his 15 wins and he's on a retrieval mission after a series of modest efforts since August; this is a marked drop in class for him though and a revival wouldn't be a total shock. |
13/2 |
11th 4 (9) |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Winner of a big 6f handicap on soft but nearly all of his 15 wins have come on good or quicker; under the handicapper's thumb this year but he's been dropped 3lb for a respectable run in the Ayr Silver Cup last Saturday and he does have a good record here, 2-4 in C&D handicaps. |
10/1 |
9th 6 (23) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Another old faithful of the sprint division; has yet to run poorly here and hasn't been far away in each of the last three runnings of the Gold Cup (third in 2021); on a losing run of more than two years though and unfortunately has run enough good races in 2024 to keep him high in the weights. |
22/1 |
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