UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

SPARTAN FIGHTER was beaten less than a length in a hot Carlisle maiden on debut and with his dam a winner over this trip at two, Declan Carroll's colt could build on that encouraging opening outing. Precocity cost 75,000 pounds and is worthy of consideration on debut for a top local team, while Simon Crisford took this race in 2016 and his A'ali is another newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Spartan Fighter 2nd Aali 3rd Precocity

CARDANO was handed a 5lb rise for his recent Nottingham triumph, but it may only be the transition to quicker ground which can stop Ian Williams' in-form performer playing a leading part once again and he gets the nod to follow up. Leicester second Beguiling Charm may be best placed to lay down the challenge and has an unaltered rating to race off, while Richard Fahey has won three of the last four renewals of this contest and that brings Ventura Bay into calculations.
Prediction : 1st Cardano 2nd Beguiling Charm 3rd Ventura Bay

The lightly-raced Dominus is yet to finish outside of the top two in four outings in 2019 and Brian Meehan's Zoffany colt has to be of real interest following his recent Newmarket near-miss. Mark's Choice got on the scoresheet at Ayr last month and has already tasted success here this term. However, preference is for the hat-trick seeking LOOK OUT LOUIS, who is getting better with every start and beat a useful cast at Haydock last time.
Prediction : 1st Look Out Louis 2nd Dominus 3rd Marks Choice

Sir Maximilian showed he had not lost little of his old ability when scoring on his reappearance at Doncaster and Ian Williams' veteran is considered here. However, GROWL races off his lowest mark since 2016 and the experienced campaigner looks well placed for a big performance. Piper's Note took this in 2017 and can't be ruled out off a figure 2lb lower than his most recent winning rating, while Tim Easterby's trio of Bossipop, Golden Apollo and Hyperfocus have to be respected.
Prediction : 1st Growl 2nd Sir Maximilian 3rd Pipers Note

2016 winner Stormin Tom has a good record in this contest, with the track-and-trip specialist second 12 months ago, and Tim Easterby's stayer is feasibly treated ahead of another likely strong showing. However, ALWAYS RESOLUTE is of real interest off the same rating as his Chester Plate third and Ian Williams' dual-purpose performer could be the one to beat. Angel Gabrial made an encouraging return to turf at Doncaster and the course-and-distance winner is respected, along with Trautmann.
Prediction : 1st Always Resolute 2nd Stormin Tom 3rd Angel Gabrial

Prolific bumper winner Alright Sunshine made a pleasing beginning to life on the Flat at Musselburgh last month and has to warrant respect, despite giving away plenty of weight to lesser-exposed rivals. The vote, however, goes to Chester scorer FUTURE INVESTMENT as that win followed up a promising third on debut at Windsor and he appears to have further progression to come. Newbury third Dubai Tradition and Grenadier Guard, a half-brother to multiple Group 1-winner Order Of St George, complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Future Investment 2nd Alright Sunshine 3rd Dubai Tradition