UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

Bay Dream Believer beat Little Ted by a neck over track and trip 10 days ago and that form is likely to be upheld. Triple Force has taken the silver medal home the last twice and should remain competitive, but POET'S DAWN gets the nod. The veteran could only manage third in a stronger event over C&D on his latest outing, but shared the spoils at Beverley prior and is just 2lb higher here.
Prediction : 1st Poets Dawn 2nd Bay Dream Believer 3rd Triple Force

Schrodinger's Cat brings plenty of experience to the table and sets the standard with an official rating of 78, but he has failed to justify favouritism in each of his last two starts and NOBLE VOW makes more appeal. Richard Hannon's colt shaped with promise when third on debut over 6f at Salisbury and if the son of No Nay Never takes a step forward from that performance, he could prove hard to beat. Any market support behind newcomer Lady Kodiac would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Noble Vow 2nd Schrodingers Cat 3rd Lady Kodiac

Hanney Girl got off the mark at the fifth time of asking at Beverley last month and has her first attempt at a nursery. Straight Ahead showed progression when second at Musselburgh and is noted, but SINJ is worth another chance. The daughter of Too Darn Hot failed to live up to market expectations when only fourth at Thirsk, but can be excused as she bled from the nose. Off an unchanged rating, she could bounce back to score.
Prediction : 1st Sinj 2nd Hanney Girl 3rd Straight Ahead

KATS BOB was a creditable third from a similarly low draw in the Silver Cup over C&D 10 days ago and the seven-year-old is an attractive proposition back here. Ziggy's Ariel, a length behind in fourth in that race, also merits close inspection, while previous C&D winner Raffles Angel boasts solid credentials too. Lesley's Boy is the pick of Richard Fahey's pair and he completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Kats Bob 2nd Ziggys Ariel 3rd Raffles Angel

Dumfries has already won three times this season and may well cope with another 5lb rise after his latest success at Beverley, but he could be worth taking on as he step back up in class. Competing off 16lb below his last winning rating, PISANELLO shades the vote, while last year's winner Jesmond Dawn is not ruled out off 1lb lower.
Prediction : 1st Pisanello 2nd Dumfries 3rd Jesmond Dawn

DEREHAM fluffed the start at Yarmouth and did well to get up for second in the circumstances. That run can safely be forgiven and and he is better judged on his ready success over 2m at Newmarket on his previous appearance. Sea Master has form that ties in with the runner-up from that race and can figure if perked up by first-time cheekpieces. Regally Blonde and Lillistar complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Dereham 2nd Sea Master 3rd Regally Blonde