UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

Mossvale Diva failed to see out 6f when fourth at Southwell, but may be better judged on her debut second at Musselburgh, which would give her every chance. Moretons has been gelded after finishing third on both of his starts and may have to settle for more of the same, with STARGAZED preferred. Only beaten a length and a half after pulling too hard at Beverley, she could get off the mark if settling better.
Prediction : 1st Stargazed 2nd Mossvale Diva 3rd Moretons

Invincible Melody proved frustrating for Ralph Beckett with four seconds from eight starts, but a change of surrounding to Stuart Williams may invigorate him and he could go close in this company. Grey Soul would be interesting dropping back in trip if allowed to bowl along from the off, but GOYARD is readily preferred. Second on his only start when weak in the market at Doncaster, he is entitled to step forward from that display.
Prediction : 1st Goyard 2nd Grey Soul 3rd Invincible Melody

EY UP ITS THE BOSS boasts a strong record here with three successes here from eight attempts, the latest in May off 4lb lower. He does need a career best off this mark, but seems to save his best for Ripon. Leadenhall's last run can be forgotten and if a repeat of his neck second at York off 1lb lower would make him a danger to all, leaving handicap debutant Draupnir as an interesting alternative.
Prediction : 1st Ey Up Its The Boss 2nd Leadenhall 3rd Draupnir

THE REVEREND, who has posted his best efforts with juice in the ground, is an attractive proposition under top-weight in this company. Having been strongly supported when fast ground scuppered his chance on his seasonal debut at York in May, everything seems more aligned running off 1lb lower. Thirsk winner Ludo's Landing and Per Contra, whose yard has a good record in this, are feared the most.
Prediction : 1st The Reverend 2nd Ludos Landing 3rd Per Contra

Garden Oasis is a seven-time C&D winner that can be very difficult to overhaul when he gets into a rhythm here. However, he only managed to set things up nicely for ON THE RIVER when he was edged out by Harriet Bethell's gelding in this race 12 months ago and it is very feasible that history could repeat itself as they meet on identical terms. Cosmos Raj and Barley are others with solid credentials in a competitive renewal.
Prediction : 1st On The River 2nd Garden Oasis 3rd Cosmos Raj

CAPTAIN CESS looks worthy of another chance with cheekpieces applied for the first time. Adrian Wintle's charge appeared to have the race at his mercy at Nottingham, but hung badly in the closing stages and the new headgear may well prevent a repeat. Groundhog has been threatening to open his account, having missed out by only a neck here last time, and makes more appeal than Hamilton third Epicurian Lad.
Prediction : 1st Captain Cess 2nd Groundhog 3rd Epicurian Lad

Ideal Guest finished runner-up over 7f at Catterick and he could land a blow, while Spring Corn could also pose a threat with a repeat of last month's second at Redcar. GIS A SUB showed a bit more at Thirsk on his latest start. He failed to trouble the winner, but that effort may well herald a return to form given Paul Midgley's inmate won this contest off a 7lb higher mark last year.
Prediction : 1st Gis A Sub 2nd Ideal Guest 3rd Spring Corn