UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

URBAN WAR made a promising debut from an awkward draw when third over 7f at Lingfield earlier this month. He had a couple of useful looking youngsters ahead of him on that occasion and should appreciate the rise to a mile. Party Spirit disappointed when sent off at odds-on last time, but is better judged on her earlier placed efforts. Hooves Like Jagger seemed to enjoy the step up in trip when much improved at Beverley and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Urban War 2nd Party Spirit 3rd Hooves Like Jagger

Cindy Looper was a good second over 7f at Redcar and could play a part again off a 3lb higher mark, while Rockley Point was looking for back-to-back victories when runner-up at Musselburgh on her reappearance. B Fifty Two hasn't been far away on his two appearances this month, but it catches the eye that Cieren Fallon is booked to ride BLESSED TO EMPRESS. Amy Murphy's mare is 8lb lower than her last winning figure and is tried in first-time blinkers on her first outing over this distance for some time.
Prediction : 1st Blessed To Empress 2nd B Fifty Two 3rd Cindy Looper

David O'Meara has won the last two renewals of this and is mob-handed as he looks for further success. The pick of his trio could well be HORTZADAR, who landed this off the same rating last season and has been in good form since the restart, with a particularly encouraging third at Thirsk last time. Mark Johnston's pair of Oasis Prince and Fred have to be taken seriously, while Hesslewood is a consistent performer and the return to a mile could see him figure.
Prediction : 1st Hortzadar 2nd Hesslewood 3rd Fred

FOUNTAIN CROSS has run behind two very smart juveniles in Method and Battleground in Listed/Group 2 company the last twice, and can gain a confidence-boosting success in this conditions race. His effort in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood helped earn him a rating of 100 and Richard Hannon's colt will take some stopping if running up to that level. Internationaldream is rated just the 3lb inferior and boasts every chance on his Molecomb third for last year's winning stable. Red Fascinator edges out Bowman to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Fountain Cross 2nd Internationaldream 3rd Red Fascinator

DAKOTA GOLD blitzed his rivals in this contest 12 months ago and although he hasn't been in the same form in the build-up this time around, he's been keeping good company and will appreciate dropping back into a handicap. There are dangers aplenty in a cracking renewal and Kimifive is respected as he bids to gain compensation for his near-miss in the Stewards' Cup, a contest in which Brian The Snail was third. Motagally is progressing nicely, recent C&D winner Staxton remains fairly treated on his best form, while 2018 winner Gunmetal has slipped to a good mark. Citron Major, who picked up the bronze medal off 2lb higher last year, could also figure.
Prediction : 1st Dakota Gold 2nd Motagally 3rd Kimifive

MONDAIN rattled the crossbar over 2m at Ascot when last sighted and looks a strong contender now cutting back in trip, albeit off a 4lb higher mark. Mark Johnston has enlisted the help of a 7lb claimer to try to ease his weight burden and he could be a tactical danger to all in this small field. Rory And Me wasn't beaten far here on his first start following wind surgery and can fight it out with recent Ayr third Euro Implosion for the silver medal.
Prediction : 1st Mondain 2nd Rory And Me 3rd Euro Implosion

Kitten's Dream is the least exposed member of this line-up and won well at Beverley last month, but he was down to run at Pontefract on Friday and this comes soon enough. Tim Easterby and David Allan have been among the winners and their BOLLIN JOAN can follow up her game C&D success off a 3lb higher mark. Magna Moralia must also be considered after edging out his rivals over 1m3f Hamilton.
Prediction : 1st Bollin Joan 2nd Magna Moralia 3rd Kittens Dream

BAARRIJ has an attractive, unexposed profile and looks like the one they all have to beat in this contest. William Haggas' charge built on her 1m maiden success when third on her handicap debut over 1m2f at Newmarket, and stepping up further in trip could unlock another gear. Arctic Fox has been running well in class 3 handicaps and warrants respect dropping in grade with Billy Garritty taking a handy 5lb off her back. Time Voyage might prove best of the remaining trio.
Prediction : 1st Baarrij 2nd Arctic Fox 3rd Time Voyage