UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

Having filled the runner-up spot on both outings to date, compensation could be on the horizon for DUSKAURA. Archie Watson's filly appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to gain a breakthrough victory and she's preferred to Novelette. The daughter of Sioux Nation offered plenty of encouragement on her third-placed debut at Nottingham a fortnight ago and isn't taken lightly. Newcomer Zonnebloem is a potential fly in the ointment and market support would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Duskaura 2nd Novelette 3rd Zonnebloem

Although friendless in the market, MODERN TIMES posted a respectable fourth on his stable bow in a competitive handicap at York recently. The switch to maiden company is likely to help Tim Easterby's four-year-old and he could be poised to shed his maiden tag. Pal Joey arrives on the back of a fine third at Doncaster and any further improvement is likely to see him in the thick of the action once more, along with El Madar.
Prediction : 1st Modern Times 2nd Pal Joey 3rd El Madar

Having bounced back to form with a close-up second over 1m5f at Hamilton 13 days ago, Haptics must enter calculations in his current heart. However, a drop back in distance could leave the son of Camelot vulnerable to a speedier rival, with ODIN LEGACY edging the verdict. Richard Hannon's colt did little wrong on his latest runner-up effort over 1m2f at Lingfield and a third career victory could be imminent. The down-in-class Lord Protector is also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Odin Legacy 2nd Haptics 3rd Lord Protector

My Mate Kev made his third handicap start a winning one at Newmarket last month and he holds an obvious chance, despite being 8lb higher. Mr Cool is respected after making the frame at Hamilton, but the vote goes to ON KEY. Julie Camacho's three-year-old finished just over two lengths clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot over C&D last time and he looks well placed to go one better.
Prediction : 1st On Key 2nd My Mate Kev 3rd Mr Cool

SHIELAS WELL showed a lot more when only finding one too good at Nottingham earlier in the month and she was kindly dropped 1lb for that effort. If the daughter of Saxon Warrior can run to a similar level, she could be the one to beat. Jenubiyah has shown ability in her three starts in novice/maiden company and she needs to be monitored in the market on her handicap debut. French Haven is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Shielas Well 2nd Jenubiyah 3rd French Haven

ART OF FOX got off the mark in good style at Chelmsford six days ago and he now has a 6lb penalty to carry. Provided the son of Mehmas transfers that form to turf, he will prove hard to beat. Azucena struck in a classified stakes at Leicester earlier in the month and is an interesting contender back in a handicap. Of the remainder, Ninety Nine makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Art Of Fox 2nd Azucena 3rd Ninety Nine