Ripon Bell-Ringer Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Class 3) (3YO plus)
1m 4f 10y Good-good to firm in places
Sunny spells
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93 Expert View: Scored by a length off a 2lb lower mark here three starts back; more or less to form of previous run when sixth beaten 11l off 91 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 8-12f, acts on any, loves Ripon.
Form Snapshot: Has won ten races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 11l behind Claymore when sixth of 7 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 3f (good to firm) last month. Has won twice at Ripon this season.
93 Expert View: Drop back down in form beaten 10l in a handicap at The Curragh last time; effective 10-14f, acts on heavy, good and AW; capable veteran but has poor recent strike rate; that said, on workable mark.
Form Snapshot: Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Finished 10l behind In My Teens when fifth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) last month.
99 Expert View: Below form beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Kempton last time; in good form prior; effective 11/12f; bounce back needed.
Form Snapshot: Has won ten races at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Whitcombe Rockstar at 16-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 3f in January.
91 Expert View: Scored by 5l off a 7lb lower mark at Hamilton penultimate start; significant drop in form tenth beaten 13l off 88 last time, 1lb lower here; suited by 10/11f, acts on sound surface; progressive and could leave blip behind.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Sportingsilvermine at 14-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Hamilton and Southwell this season.
94 Expert View: Step up to runner-up spot when beaten a neck off this mark at Hamilton last time; effective 10-12f, suited by sound surface; could go well again.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a neck by Spirit Of Acklam when second of 5 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month.
92 Expert View: True to good form landing a handicap by a nose off a 4lb lower mark at Goodwood last time; trainer in form; effective 10f, acts on soft, good and AW; consistent, mark may be a little stiff but latest form has been boosted.
Form Snapshot: She has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 9-2 at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Dancing Tiger by a nose. Has also won at Yarmouth this season.
93 Expert View: Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race so top course jockey/trainer combination on side; effective 10-12f, acts on any; down the field in a handicap at York most recent however and needs to bounce back.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 7f to 1m 4f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Raammee when 20th of 22 on his latest outing at York over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month.
98 Expert View: Kept to form beaten 3/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; effective 10-12f on soft and good to firm; more could come now on second handicap start.
Form Snapshot: Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 3/4l by Parisian Scholar when second of 5 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Tim Easterby has won three of the last eight runnings and Per Contra is potentially well-handicapped on his better form. Salamanca City is a typical Fanshawe improver who won last time out at Goodwood, but a 4lb rise could stop her, and ELSASS is preferred. He failed to land his hat-trick in a better race at Newmarket when racing too wide, but a clearer run could see him home in front.
PRINCE OF THE SEAS has been running well of late and remains well enough handicapped to be capable of a strong performance. Haku, arriving off a long break, needs to put a disappointing run behind him, but could bounce back to a level of form that saw him win in November and place on his final start of last season. Spioradalta has plenty of wins to his name but carries plenty in the weights compared to many rivals.
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 4f 10y | 2:31.04 |
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