UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

War Gaming sets the standard with an official rating of 79 and might find a bit extra in first-time blinkers, but THE MEAN FIDDLER went desperately close on his racecourse introduction and can improve past that rival. The Karl Burke-trained Reflect On Glory was a well-held third over C&D but looks certain to progress, and even Sole Ruler has hinted at some ability.
Prediction : 1st The Mean Fiddler 2nd War Gaming 3rd Reflect On Glory

This won't take much winning and the consistent Queen Sana probably won't get many better opportunities to shed her maiden tag, but the presence of ROYALE UNION in here could throw a spanner in the works. The daughter of Starman has posted a couple of solid efforts over 7f without quite seeing out the trip, and it's possible she could take a big step forward now eased in distance. Secret Harvest heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Royale Union 2nd Queen Sana 3rd Secret Harvest

Progressive three-year-old ZOUSTAR DREAMS has won three of her last four starts, with the most recent a cosy Nottingham triumph, and Ed Dunlop's filly might not be done improving just yet despite a further 5lb rise. Angel Numbers merits respect having made a successful start to life with Ruth Carr at Thirsk and, although Creative Queen hasn't pulled up any trees in handicaps so far, perhaps the addition of cheekpieces will help.
Prediction : 1st Zoustar Dreams 2nd Angel Numbers 3rd Creative Queen

DARK CLOUD RISING won over C&D before finishing third at Pontefract when he certainly had excuses - slowly away and short of room over a furlong out. David O'Meara's charge is worth another chance given a lot seemed to go wrong last time and his proven effectiveness at this track is a big plus. Ayr second Lord Roxby heads the list of dangers from Saint Lawrence.
Prediction : 1st Dark Cloud Rising 2nd Lord Roxby 3rd Saint Lawrence

Only five declared for this handicap but it's competitive stuff given there are three last-time-out winners going to post. Poet's Dawn is the sole course scorer and he's going in search of a hat-trick, while Polygram stayed on well to win at Pontefract. They've both got EVERYONEKNOWSADAVE to beat, though, as he was really impressive when scoring at Nottingham and might still be improving.
Prediction : 1st Everyoneknowsadave 2nd Poets Dawn 3rd Polygram

Amber Hamur made all at Hamilton and comes here boasting an attractive profile, so commands respect. However, VEGA'S VIRTUE is becoming a bit of a course specialist and won here again last time. Tim Easterby's charge won't be far off the pace and is taken to pounce late on. It's also worth considering Dacres Cross and Hey Havana in an open finale.
Prediction : 1st Vegas Virtue 2nd Amber Hamur 3rd Dacres Cross