UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

OHARA's third over 7f at Ascot has a solid look and stepping up in distance could be an ideal move given his pedigree suggests the additional yardage should be highly suitable. Zooter, who was thrown in at the deep end when debuting in the Chesham at Royal Ascot, also looks ready for a mile after finding 7f too sharp at York. Mayaada and Karl Burke's newcomer Urchin are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Ohara 2nd Zooter 3rd Mayaada

AL SHAHAM impressed when he was successfully introduced over C&D last month and the experience of this venue can only stand him in good stead. Gharma Sutra, who made all in a Ffos Las maiden on debut, was highly tried in the Vintage Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on his next start. This is more attainable and he is a strong contender. Gold Queen Kindly can shade Sword Maker for third place.
Prediction : 1st Al Shaham 2nd Gharma Sutra 3rd Gold Queen Kindly

Fortamour loves Ripon but has been well held in the two previous editions of this race, while It Just Takes Time boasts a C&D win off 10lb higher but only managed seventh in last year's renewal. Of more interest is WRECK IT RYLEY, who had It Just Takes Time back in second when he won over track and trip just under a year ago and appeals with a favoured visor replacing cheekpieces. Novello Lad, Hectic and Dicko The Legend are others with solid credentials.
Prediction : 1st Wreck It Ryley 2nd Fortamour 3rd It Just Takes Time

Richard Fahey lifted this prize 12 months ago and is taken to repeat the dose courtesy of ROCK OPERA. Following a series of creditable runs in defeat, including when a close-up third at York latest, he appears to be coming to the boil and, from a handy draw, looks to have an excellent chance. Rousing Encore finished fourth in that York contest and must be respected given the manner in which he travelled that day. Others to note include First Folio and Mister Sox.
Prediction : 1st Rock Opera 2nd Rousing Encore 3rd First Folio

Carron had struggled in two previous handicap starts prior to scoring in comfortable fashion at Leicester and the three-year-old should be a real force. However, the veteran GARDEN OASIS is already proven around here with seven Ripon successes on his CV. Tim Easterby's charge arrives following a narrow Pontefract triumph and, from just 1lb higher, can enhance his impressive track record. Havana Prince is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Garden Oasis 2nd Carron 3rd Havana Prince

SPRING CHORUS won at Beverley in May and finished a resolute second back at the same venue last time. The daughter of New Approach should be refreshed by a short break and Michael Herrington's inmate looks to have a fighting chance off her current mark. Phaedra could land a blow back on her favoured ground, while Shielas Well is worth noting having won over 1m2f here in June.
Prediction : 1st Spring Chorus 2nd Phaedra 3rd Shielas Well

BAY DREAM BELIEVER was winning for the first time since landing this contest last year when scoring at Doncaster a fortnight ago. She looked to have plenty left in the tank and is one to keep on the right side of raised only 2lb. 2023 winner Little Ted was no match for the selection last term, so Scarriff may prove a bigger danger having won at Musselburgh in July.
Prediction : 1st Bay Dream Believer 2nd Scarriff 3rd Little Ted