UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

A winner and a head second over C&D already this season, MAKALU should appreciate a return to the Yorkshire track and a mark of 62 still looks manageable for Ruth Carr's charge. Bowood could have plenty more improvement forthcoming after getting off the mark in determined fashion at Doncaster for new connections, while Little Ted and Pinball Wizard are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Makalu 2nd Bowood 3rd Pinball Wizard

WE DARE TO DREAM didn't do himself any favours when slowly away on debut at Ayr last month, but the way he finished his race to grab second was highly encouraging and, with improvement expected, he can go one better now. Ann Terry may have disappointed when well fancied on her most recent outing at Thirsk, but she is better judged on her debut third at Ayr, while Mearall looks to be the pick of the newcomers for a stable that knows how to ready one first time out.
Prediction : 1st We Dare To Dream 2nd Ann Terry 3rd Mearall

This can go the way of LESLEY'S BOY, who has had a small break since scoring comfortably over shorter at Wetherby in June and a mark of 77 could prove lenient on his handicap debut. The son of Kodi Bear gets the vote ahead of Catterick maiden scorer Easy Peeler and Art Design, who ran well despite being carried left early on at Newmarket on her handicap bow. Sonic Blue has yet to rediscover the form of his debut success at Doncaster but cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Lesleys Boy 2nd Easy Peeler 3rd Art Design

COOL LEGEND got no luck in running at Newbury most recently and his fourth-placed finish doesn't do him justice given the way he ran on near the finish. Left unchanged in the handicap and with cheekpieces added, the William Haggas-trained gelding has a solid chance of making amends for his supporters. St Pancras is feared most off just 4lb higher than for his Pontefract success last month, although Monsieur Melee also warrants consideration, especially if there is any easing in the ground.
Prediction : 1st Cool Legend 2nd St Pancras 3rd Monsieur Melee

A high draw has been beneficial in many sprints at this venue during the current campaign and HURSTWOOD may be the latest to capitalise from that. Only one of the selection's eight previous career wins has come over the minimum trip. However, he counters that by being a three-time winner here over 6f and his proven course specialism earns him the vote. Gunnerside appears to be the chief danger, with Latin Five is another with valid credentials.
Prediction : 1st Hurstwood 2nd Gunnerside 3rd Latin Five

Degale outran his gigantic odds to finish third at Thirsk last time, so he has to be taken seriously on only his third start. However, BURSINEL looks the way to go. William Haggas' charge finished fourth in first-time blinkers at Windsor on his return from a 140-day break last month and he sets the standard in this contest with a rating of 77. If running to anywhere near that level, the son of Fastnet Rock could prove hard to beat. Versatile is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Bursinel 2nd Degale 3rd Versatile

JEZ BOMB struck by half a length in this grade over 1m1f at Redcar last month and is only 3lb higher for that victory. Sam England's three-year-old should have no issues with this extra furlong and he can go in again. Evelyn's Phoenix has been in consistent form since moving into handicap company and he should remain competitive once again, while Sea La Venus isn't out of it either dropping in trip.
Prediction : 1st Jez Bomb 2nd Evelyns Phoenix 3rd Sea La Venus