UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

Spanish Rock got off the mark at the second attempt at Redcar last month but he may struggle to give 7lb to KANDOO. Having shown promise in Ireland, Archie Watson's trailblazing filly impressed when making all at Bath before losing little in defeat when only reeled in late on over 6f at Chelmsford last time. Of the remainder, Ingleby Ivy may not have been suited by testing ground at Beverley first time out and may do even better now.
Prediction : 1st Kandoo 2nd Spanish Rock 3rd Ingleby Ivy

Miguel, Billiegee and Between Me And U all merit plenty of respect but MANNERISM could well prove to be better than his opening mark. Karl Burke's gelding, a 90,000gns purchase, has shaped encouragingly in three Haydock novice events and could easily have more to offer here. Pick Your Battles sports a similar profile and may be boosted by first-time cheekpieces, while Half Moon Rising should not be written off.
Prediction : 1st Mannerism 2nd Pick Your Battles 3rd Miguel

Mr Trevor advertised his well-being when winning at Hamilton earlier in the week and commands respect under a 5lb penalty. The three-time C&D winner Hurstwood and Hurt You Never are others to note. However, it may pay to take a chance on HOOF IT HOOF IT exploiting a drop in both trip and class after a lively effort from a wide draw in a class 5 event at Chester last time.
Prediction : 1st Hoof It Hoof It 2nd Mr Trevor 3rd Hurt You Never

BRAZEN BOLT won over 6f at Thirsk last time and that was a well-deserved victory after some solid efforts in defeat. The son of Brazen Beau is now only 4lb higher and that makes him one to keep on the right side of. Twelfth Knight had Origintrail (second) and Abate (fifth) behind him when scoring over C&D on only his second start for the Paul Midgley stable and he could continue to improve.
Prediction : 1st Brazen Bolt 2nd Twelfth Knight 3rd Origintrail

PRINCESS KARINE is a very solid performer who arrives here on the back of a win in a similar event at Musselburgh a couple of weeks ago. The daughter of Aclaim is only 3lb higher here and that could prove to be lenient. May Blossom was a close-up third at Beverley recently and she should go well off a 1lb higher rating, while Strong Johnson is also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Princess Karine 2nd May Blossom 3rd Strong Johnson

Slight preference is for FRANBERRI, who ran a highly encouraging race on her debut when dwelling at the start and running on well for second at Yarmouth. With improvement expected for that experience, she can get the better of the recent Kempton fourth Trust House and Kardia, who has a 7lb penalty to overcome for a taking success over C&D in April.
Prediction : 1st Franberri 2nd Kardia 3rd Trust House

This can go the way of PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE, who hinted at a return to form when a creditable third at Ascot over this distance in July. Given a small break since, the son of Sea The Stars can return to winning ways with conditions likely to suit. It may be that the C&D winner Haizoom gives him the most to think about, although Moon King must be of interest as well.
Prediction : 1st Pledgeofallegiance 2nd Haizoom 3rd Moon King