UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

A chance is taken on CITY ESCAPE. Mark Loughnane's charge wasn't disgraced at Nottingham earlier this month, though a slow start did little to aid her chances. However, she had been in consistent form on the all-weather prior to that effort and a return to the winner's enclosure may be imminent. The unexposed Swinton could find improvement on this switch to turf, while Power To Love can make her presence felt.
Prediction : 1st City Escape 2nd Swinton 3rd Power To Love

BOOM BOOM POW filled the runner-up spot on her racecourse debut, finishing within half a length of an experienced rival. The daughter of Havana Grey can take a step forward and for her in-form yard, she can strike. California Gem was sent off favourite at Catterick earlier this month so better can be expected this evening. Billy's Joy and Lola's Moment both possess a fair level of ability and can be involved.
Prediction : 1st Boom Boom Pow 2nd California Gem 3rd Lolas Moment

In a wide-open contest marginal preference is for MOKAMAN, who is back down to his last winning mark and sports first-time blinkers, so could gain a fourth career success. Blackcurrent merits consideration following success at Beverley last month, though stall four may be less than ideal. Contrastingly, Elzaal is berthed nicely and he can mount another bold bid, while Jungle Bee has slipped to a tempting mark and shouldn't be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Mokaman 2nd Blackcurrent 3rd Elzaal

REEL ROSIE left quite the impression when bolting up at Newmarket last month and a 9lb rise for that success could well underestimate the daughter of Highland Reel as she takes a slight rise in class. Narrowly denied at Windsor, Sweet Fantasy can give her the most to think about, along with C&D winner Myristica, who should appreciate a return to this track. Miss Harmony remains open to improvement and she cannot be dismissed either.
Prediction : 1st Reel Rosie 2nd Sweet Fantasy 3rd Myristica

It would be no surprise if the returning Ascot winner Khanjar were to make a mockery of his opening handicap mark, but AZURE BLUE's authoritative success at Hamilton last week earns her the vote. Michael Dods' filly appears to be on a firm upward curve and she looks the type that could progress further still. Experienced in this sort of company, Gnat Alley is preferred of the Tim Easterby-trained pair, while Bond Power could also get involved.
Prediction : 1st Azure Blue 2nd Khanjar 3rd Gnat Alley

WHERE'S JEFF was unlucky when being repeatedly denied a clear run in the closing stages at this course last month. He kept on well given the circumstances and could improve further stepping up in trip. Croeso Cymraeg is feared on his return to drier conditions, given he ran well for second on good to firm at Windsor on his penultimate outing. Carrigillihy is another to look out for off a 3lb higher mark from his last win.
Prediction : 1st Wheres Jeff 2nd Croeso Cymraeg 3rd Carrigillihy

BURGOO BEAUTY weakened in the closing stages over further last time and the daughter of Kodiac looks bred to appreciate a drop down in trip. She was not disgraced on that outing, finishing a length-and-a-half behind the winner, so she remains one to look out for at this trip. Fast And Loose could make an impact having been disappointing in handicap company recently, while Tothenines is another not to be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Burgoo Beauty 2nd Fast And Loose 3rd Tothenines