UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

PARISH COUNCILLOR bounced back to form when filling the runner-up spot at Redcar last month and he competes off an unchanged mark. If the five-year-old can produce a similar display, he could be the one to beat. Fiftyshadesaresdev finished a close third at Pontefract on his first appearance for this stable and he has to be considered. Star Start is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Parish Councillor 2nd Fiftyshadesaresdev 3rd Star Start

FRONT LINE FURY has shown a fair amount of ability in his two career starts, sporting first-time blinkers to finish fourth at Nottingham last time. The son of Kodi Bear looks to have been found a nice opportunity and can open his account. Lucky Hero lost two places inside the last furlong to finish fifth at Chester, but he could take a step forward to have a say. 30,000-euro purchase Ellusive Butterfly warrants a market check on her racecourse bow.
Prediction : 1st Front Line Fury 2nd Lucky Hero 3rd Ellusive Butterfly

Mr Jetman came through the field to record a double over a mile at this track and he holds an obvious chance. The slight concern is this step back up in distance and, with that in mind, BOSPHORUS ROSE gets the nod. Sir Mark Prescott's filly built on three encouraging displays as a juvenile when scoring on her return at Bath. She remains unexposed and will prove hard to beat on her handicap debut. Paris Lights can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Bosphorus Rose 2nd Mr Jetman 3rd Paris Lights

Having dropped to his last winning mark, Baldomero got his head back in front at Doncaster 12 days ago. Mick Appleby's gelding warrants consideration, but a 4lb rise and step up in class might leave him vulnerable. With that in mind, COMMANCHE FALLS could be the one to capitalise after bouncing back to form with a good second at Hamilton recently. Trefor and Irish Nectar are worth a second look as well.
Prediction : 1st Commanche Falls 2nd Baldomero 3rd Trefor

WAR SUPREMO has finished third in all three outings over 1m2f this season and, stepping up in distance on his handicap bow, he could be ready to strike. The son of Churchill shapes as if a stiffer test of stamina will suit and an official rating of 75 looks workable. Fellow handicap debutant Percy's Daydream was awarded a race at Lingfield last month and is a feasible alternative, along with Arkinthestars.
Prediction : 1st War Supremo 2nd Percys Daydream 3rd Arkinthestars

The application of a hood did the trick for recent Wetherby scorer SOUTH SHORE and there could be more to come. A 3lb nudge up the ratings looks workable for Ruth Carr's charge and a brace may beckon. Fellow last-time-out winner Raft Up must enter calculations in his current fettle, although a 6lb higher mark does demand more from the four-year-old. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge from Mark's Choice in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st South Shore 2nd Marks Choice 3rd Raft Up

GROUNDHOG didn't enjoy the best of passages when grabbing second at Carlisle last month and compensation could be in the offing. The River Boyne gelding makes plenty of appeal off an unchanged mark and, granted better luck, should take all the beating. Flamborough Head found himself with too much to do when finishing third over C&D and may reverse form with runner-up Sovereign Class. Perfidia could also figure now stepping up in distance.
Prediction : 1st Groundhog 2nd Flamborough Head 3rd Perfidia