UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

CORAL COVE was a ready winner at York and has an obvious chance of following up in a contest of this nature. Rule Of The Agency (third) and Special Operations (fourth) have something to find based on that Knavesmire encounter but could feasibly get closer. Their stable companion, Nosey Book, also warrants a market check given the yard's strong representation, while Mad Jack's dam was a useful sprinter and he might be worth more than a cursory glance on his debut.
Prediction : 1st Coral Cove 2nd Rule Of The Agency 3rd Special Operations

ROGUE JEWEL beat more experienced rivals when she was successfully introduced at York last month and may have more than enough to shoulder a 4lb penalty on this occasion. Green Bay Dream, who was second to an odds-on favourite over C&D on debut, is the most logical danger to the selection on that evidence. Does Mary Know and Taj Mahal Palace could also be on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Rogue Jewel 2nd Green Bay Dream 3rd Does Mary Know

Grant Wood won this off 3lb higher in 2024 and is one to seriously consider after hinting at a revival over C&D 12 days ago. However, marginal preference is for MAGIC BOY, who has also shown a liking for this venue, but is far less exposed. From a potentially handy draw, the son of Acclamation can supplement the York success gained in similar company on his penultimate start. Go Vince Go, Roach Power and Educating Rita are each-way alternatives.
Prediction : 1st Magic Boy 2nd Grant Wood 3rd Vince LAmour

A typically open renewal of Ripon's flagship contest, which might go the way of LORD ROXBY. Nigel Tinkler's sprinter has been on an upward curve since winning at York in May and produced a game front-running performance to repel Dark Cloud Rising over C&D earlier this month. A 5lb rise will clearly demand more from him in this stronger contest, but he may well be capable of better yet. Fast Track Harry returned to form with a creditable second at Ascot so enters calculations and so do Flight Control and Kodiac Thriller, who both arrive following wins on the Knavesmire.
Prediction : 1st Lord Roxby 2nd Fast Track Harry 3rd Flight Control

Many of these arrive in great form but none more so than SWIPED, who made it three wins from his last four starts when on target at Sandown. Stepping up to the mile has really been the making of Ralph Beckett's gelding and a further 6lb rise might not be enough to halt even more progress. Advance Twentyfive sprang a 22/1 surprise at Chester and is out to prove that was no fluke, while Murashah has been given a four-month break after winning following a lengthy absence at Thirsk but he remains of interest.
Prediction : 1st Swiped 2nd Advance Twentyfive 3rd Murashah

The recent Wolverhampton winner Blue Tulip has improved for the step up to 1m4f and now needs to translate that improvement to the turf. CLOCKER makes more appeal, despite suffering a narrow defeat when sent off favourite at Leicester last time, as she made most of the running when successful at Hamilton the start prior and a return to similar tactics could see Ed Bethell's filly come out on top. Handicap debutant Talitha Rouge heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Clocker 2nd Blue Tulip 3rd Talitha Rouge

RIDDIKULUS has recorded both of her wins to date at this venue. She had a subsequent winner back in third when successful over C&D last month, and the manner of that victory suggests a 4lb rise will not be enough to prevent another bold bid from Grant Tuer's improving filly. Woodleigh must enter the reckoning now returned to further, while Sunny Orange and Horwich could land a blow if back on song.
Prediction : 1st Riddikulus 2nd Sunny Orange 3rd Horwich