UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

The vote goes ALASKAN LIGHT, representing Karl Burke, who has been firing in the two-year-old winners so far this season. The Kodiac filly was picked up for 48,000gns at the Tatts October Book 2 sales in October and she's certainly bred to have plenty of ability, being a full-sister to the Listed-placed Alaskan Gold. Richard Hannon boasts a 40 per cent strike-rate with his juvenile runners here over the last five years, so Raakeb is worthy of consideration. Ginger Hunter and Koffee And Kale are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Alaskan Light 2nd Raakeb 3rd Ginger Hunter

ZAPPATA showed no signs of his winning run coming to an end at Bath on Monday and, despite having to shoulder a massive penalty, he is very much the one to beat. Hill O Rue made an encouraging seasonal/handicap debut when runner-up to Flamborough Head at Redcar and should go well off the same mark. The reopposing winner has strung three solid performances together and may improve for the addition of cheekpieces, while Sweet Cicely is a place player too.
Prediction : 1st Zappata 2nd Hill O Rue 3rd Flamborough Head

REIGNING PROFIT produced a fine performance when eased down to win a class 4 event at Pontefract and a 5lb penalty might not be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same mood. The Coffee Pod went off favourite for a 0-90 handicap on his seasonal reappearance at Epsom and certainly wasn't disgraced finishing fifth. He warrants plenty of respect dropped in class with that run under his belt, while Abate and High Opinion are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Reigning Profit 2nd The Coffee Pod 3rd Abate

REBEL EMPIRE failed to make an impression over the minimum trip at Ascot last week. This return to 6f will prove more to his liking and Richard Hannon's inmate has strong claims on his third at Newcastle in March. Fortamour won this in 2022 and last month's third back at this venue points to another big run from the veteran sprinter. Mister Sox bids for a hat-trick with solid claims, having scored nicely at Pontefract.
Prediction : 1st Rebel Empire 2nd Fortamour 3rd Mister Sox

BAY DREAM BELIEVER scored off this mark over C&D last summer. A recent third at Beverley boosts confidence in her chances, given the winner has subsequently gone in again, and Mark Walford's inmate could be bang there at the finish. Mariner remains on a workable mark, despite a 3lb rise for scoring at Doncaster, while the unexposed Steps In Time makes his handicap debut and is worth noting for any significant moves in the market.
Prediction : 1st Bay Dream Believer 2nd Mariner 3rd Steps In Time

Lima Sierra has a shout on the pick of her all-weather form over the winter, while Pastoral Way is fitted with cheekpieces for his first attempt at 6f, having finished third over the minimum trip at Ayr. I GOT KNOW HOW returned to action with her best effort to date, when fifth at Pontefract last month. A winner has already come out of that race and she could have more to offer on only her second start in a handicap.
Prediction : 1st I Got Know How 2nd Lima Sierra 3rd Pastoral Way