UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

Violet Love sets a good standard but a double penalty for her previous wins puts her at a disadvantage in a race full of likely improvers and debutants. BRIGHT LILY and Little Lies appeal most from the rest with experience, with the former shading the vote after a highly-promising third over this trip on debut at Carlisle last month. Easy Peeler looks the pick of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Bright Lily 2nd Little Lies 3rd Violet Love

Having shown consistency across her three previous starts, ROGUE STATE offers strong appeal. With the promise of more to come now that she tries a mile, the daughter of Lope De Vega has every chance of getting off the mark on just her second appearance for Bryan Smart. Safio's Princess and Path To Glory are others to consider if they attract significant interest on their debuts.
Prediction : 1st Rogue State 2nd Safios Princess 3rd Path To Glory

After a brace of course and distance wins, Havana Prince is a strong contender despite the imposition of another 3lb rise in the handicap. The recent Beverley winner Makalu, who is also a C&D winner, is another key player. However, this can go to GARDEN OASIS, who has held his form well and the topweight should appreciate returning to this grade after a second at Carlisle last month.
Prediction : 1st Garden Oasis 2nd Havana Prince 3rd Makalu

High Opinion struck by just under a length to record a double at Catterick last time and he has a 5lb higher mark to contend with in a much tougher race. With that in mind, PADDY'S DAY looks the way to go after his second at Newcastle on his latest outing. The four-year-old looks well placed to get his head back in front. Albegone is another to note after his fifth at Thirsk.
Prediction : 1st Paddys Day 2nd High Opinion 3rd Albegone

BARAFUNDLE BAY beat Kinetic (third) by over four lengths on her handicap debut in this grade at Windsor last time. The daughter of Dartmouth could have any amount of improvement to come and is difficult to oppose. Sea La Venus has only shown fair form in her three starts to date, but she could prove a different proposition on her handicap debut with Tom Marquand booked. Rubio De Oro is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Barafundle Bay 2nd Sea La Venus 3rd Rubio De Oro

Wichahpi continued her solid form when finishing second in this grade at Doncaster on her latest outing and she only has a 2lb higher mark to contend with. However, JESMOND DAWN looks the one to be on. The son of Dawn Approach appreciated the drop down in trip when beating a few of these at this level at Redcar last month. Grant Tuer's three-year-old looks to have lots going for him, while Socialise cannot be overlooked.
Prediction : 1st Jesmond Dawn 2nd Wichahpi 3rd Socialise