UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

As the only one with an official rating, BITS AND BOBS sets a good standard from a mark of 80 and, as his dam is a half-sister to a winner over this trip, Andrew Balding's colt is the first one to note in an open-looking novice stakes. This may provide an ideal stepping stone towards his big sales race entries later in the campaign. Prepschool and Mister Daydream head the list of dangers.
Prediction : 1st Bits And Bobs 2nd Prepschool 3rd Mister Daydream

Cuban Slide should benefit from this step up in trip, while Richard Fahey obviously holds Tropical Island in high regard, having pitched her at a similar level at Goodwood 17 days ago. However, GOVERNMENT CALL got better the further he went when getting off the mark in a Sandown maiden nine days ago and a quick follow-up is very possible from this progressive-looking colt.
Prediction : 1st Government Call 2nd Cuban Slide 3rd Tropical Island

Nigel Tinkler offers solid options in the shape of recent York winner Roundhay Park and GOLDEN DUKE, with the latter appealing most on the back of a couple of improved efforts. The high draw looks beneficial, given his versatility with regards to running style and, assuming he is live to the stalls procedure today, he could easily take full advantage. Asadjumeirah and Cooperation also command respect, while course specialist Fortamour is dangerous to ignore.
Prediction : 1st Golden Duke 2nd Roundhay Park 3rd Asadjumeirah

LAKOTA BLUE was a more than respectable second at Glorious Goodwood earlier this month, despite not getting the clearest of runs, and a 2lb rise may not be enough Nigel Tinkler's progressive three-year-old landing this prestigious event. Summerghand has a brilliant race-record in the month of August in past seasons and hinted at a return to form when fourth at York last month. Wobwobwob has a first-time visor fitted and must be respected now dropped back in trip.
Prediction : 1st Lakota Blue 2nd Summerghand 3rd Wobwobwob

GARDEN OASIS has won the last two renewals of this race and appears to have been laid out for a hat-trick bid. David Allan is again onboard and, running off the same mark as last year, looks the most likely winner. Last week's Haydock winner Ugo Gregory has been raised 6lb for that victory and looks the chief threat along with Purple Gown, who makes his first start for Adam Nicol having shaped well for Jim Bolger in Ireland.
Prediction : 1st Garden Oasis 2nd Ugo Gregory 3rd Purple Gown

PREMIERSHIP got off to the perfect start when scoring on his first run for Michael Wigham at Yarmouth earlier this month and although having a first attempt over this distance, his running style suggests it shouldn't be an issue. Little Ted is a dual C&D winner and looks sure to appreciate going back up in trip, whilst Lechro bolted up over further at Beverley last time and could prove hard to catch if allowed a soft lead.
Prediction : 1st Premiership 2nd Little Ted 3rd Lechro

Recent form can often count for plenty in these types of contests, so it might pay to side with ANIERES GIRL. Third at Beverley before filling the runner-up spot at Nottingham nine days later, the daughter of Aclaim does not look overburdened by a subsequent 3lb rise in the handicap and any further improvement can see her go one better. Blue Antares looks set to be involved, while Child Of Lir is worth monitoring in the betting ahead of his handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Anieres Girl 2nd Blue Antares 3rd Child Of Lir