UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

Karl Burke won this race with a precocious type last year and his CLEAR FORCE, who was second to a potentially smart individual on debut at Musselburgh, appeals as another key player. Valor Spirit, a promising third to one of the selection's stable companions when introduced at Leicester, is noted as a potential improver, while Secret Hideaway and Dakota Dawn need to be monitored in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Clear Force 2nd Valor Spirit 3rd Secret Hideaway

Narrowly beaten over an extended mile at Beverley latest, ARKINTHESTARS has a big chance of putting her experience over this trip to good use against mainly less-experienced rivals. Phyllis Burton and Percy's Daydream, who both showed some promise on their respective debuts, warrant betting checks, while Coedana is an interesting newcomer to keep a close eye on for a top yard.
Prediction : 1st Arkinthestars 2nd Phyllis Burton 3rd Percys Daydream

Diamand De Vindecy enters the reckoning after a wide-margin success at Pontefract, despite needing to post another career best on the Flat running off an 8lb higher mark. However, there is also a lot to like about FORZA ORTA, who stays the trip well and is a slightly more attractive proposition off 6lb lower than his last winning mark. Artisan Dancer and Mr Hampstead should also be competitive.
Prediction : 1st Forza Orta 2nd Diamand De Vindecy 3rd Artisan Dancer

Gelded since a disappointing effort when favourite at Haydock last September, SAM HAWKENS could be one to find his feet as a four-year-old, especially as he is making just his third start for the William Haggas stable. A progressive sort throughout last season, Cabrera is a key player on her return for in-form connections, as well as Knightswood, who returned to form with a solid runner-up effort at Thirsk.
Prediction : 1st Sam Hawkens 2nd Cabrera 3rd Knightswood

VENTURA EXPRESS looked to be coming with a strong challenge when hampered inside the final furlong at Pontefract recently, and he may be able to gain compensation on this occasion. The eight-year-old may have too much for the classy Tees Spirit, who is likely to have improved plenty for his spin at Southwell in Listed company. A Royal Ascot winner last year, Pilgrim is of interest too.
Prediction : 1st Ventura Express 2nd Tees Spirit 3rd Pilgrim

PISANELLO returned to the fray with a promising third over course and distance. That points to a big run here and David O'Meara's charge may edge this at the main expense of Garden Oasis. The latter finished just behind the selection on his return to action, but has won six times at this venue and another good account seems assured. Havana Prince scored over 7f at Redcar recently and could prove best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Pisanello 2nd Garden Oasis 3rd Havana Prince

INVITORIO landed a novice race at Redcar last autumn and shaped well when fourth at Pontefract on his recent handicap/seasonal debut. Karl Burke's inmate looks to have strong claims competing off the same mark. Rogue Bullet returns to handicap company after winning a novice heat at Brighton and warrants respect, while the returning Beaujolais Nouveau can make her mark at this level.
Prediction : 1st Invitorio 2nd Rogue Bullet 3rd Beaujolais Nouveau