UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

Although Believeinmenow was disappointing when finishing ninth at Doncaster 18 days ago, it is too early to be writing him off given his debut second at Thirsk. However, STAR MATERIAL found only subsequent Hilary Needler winner Argentine Tango too strong at Pontefract and a similar performance may see the son of Starman open his account. Fortification is feared most after recently posting a third-placed debut at Bath.
Prediction : 1st Star Material 2nd Fortification 3rd Believeinmenow

ORIONIS did little wrong when finishing second in a class 2 maiden over an extended 1m4f at Chester last month. A drop back in distance is unlikely to bother the daughter of Sea The Stars and a breakthrough victory could be on the cards. Sweet Princess, a half-sister to the Listed-placed Arabic Legend, is a potential fly in the ointment on her opening bid and market support would be interesting. Ritaan may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Orionis 2nd Sweet Princess 3rd Ritaan

Having justified favouritism over C&D last month, Mr Jetman warrants respect in his follow-up bid. However, a 5lb higher mark and rise in class could prove the five-year-old's undoing and preference is for CODE PURPLE. Ben Haslam has his string in good order at present and his Ribchester gelding makes plenty of appeal on the back of a good second at Musselburgh. Poet's Dawn and Jez Bomb are also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Code Purple 2nd Mr Jetman 3rd Poets Dawn

EMPEROR CARADOC made virtually every yard to score by a length at Nottingham last time and is just 4lb higher. The six-year-old remains feasibly treated off his current mark and can complete a double. Harry's Halo hasn't finished outside of the top three in any of his last seven starts and he has to be considered on his return to the fray. Lord Abama, second behind the selection last time, is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Emperor Caradoc 2nd Harrys Halo 3rd Lord Abama

WRESTLING REVENUE showed a lot more when making the frame at Pontefract in April and he has been dropped 1lb. With the booking of Paul Mulrennan catching the eye, the son of Mehmas could regain the winning thread. Rock Of England finished fourth at Carlisle last time and competes off a career-low rating, so he is one to watch out for. Herakles isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Wrestling Revenue 2nd Rock Of England 3rd Herakles

PRECIOUS SPARTAN made a mockery of his 16/1 odds when scoring readily on debut for his new yard over C&D last week and now has a 6lb penalty to carry. Provided the three-year-old remains in similar form, he will prove tough to beat. Epicurian Lad was never dangerous when only sixth at Nottingham, but is 2lb lower and sports a first-time visor. Flamborough Head completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Precious Spartan 2nd Epicurian Lad 3rd Flamborough Head