UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

ARENITE should be up to landing a maiden like this. Michael Dods' charge has shaped with plenty of promise in two starts so far, finishing runner-up at Redcar and Doncaster, and she brings the best form to the table. Of the others, My Boo Boo would have every chance on the evidence of his Windsor second, but it wasn't as encouraging at Newbury latest. Travellers Girl completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Arenite 2nd My Boo Boo 3rd Travellers Girl

PEACE BELLE was deemed good enough for a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree earlier in the year and has made an encouraging start to life on the level. She has improved between runs and is worth another chance, although this won't be easy because Time Thief was quite taking when making his Yarmouth debut a winning one. Why Not Me also boasts sound claims.
Prediction : 1st Peace Belle 2nd Time Thief 3rd Why Not Me

NOT MY TYPE has looked every inch a Pattern race performer in the making judged on a ready debut success at Sandown and then a dominant all-the-way Beverley triumph. There could be more to come from William Haggas' charge and she's preferred to Rogue Jewel, who boasts a similar profile and a C&D win. Pure Mint also looked smart when scoring at this track and is another to take seriously.
Prediction : 1st Not My Type 2nd Rogue Jewel 3rd Pure Mint

Spoken Truth has been thereabouts in decent handicaps of late and is not one to take lightly off his current mark, but FIREFALL could prove the one to side with. The half-brother to a Group 2 winner had just the four starts for Andre Fabre in France, culminating with a close second in a conditions race at Chantilly, and he could prove better than his opening mark on debut for Ed Bethell's yard. English Oak also warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Firefall 2nd Spoken Truth 3rd English Oak

ROCK OF ENGLAND has been in sparkling form so far this season, having recorded his third win of the year at Hamilton last month. Only 3lb higher in this lower grade sprint, he gets another chance with Oisin Murphy picking up the reins. Recent Windsor winner Thornaby Pearl also arrives in fine fettle and has to be of interest, while Mark's Choice could make the frame once again.
Prediction : 1st Rock Of England 2nd Thornaby Pearl 3rd Marks Choice

LITTLE TED could only manage fourth in a C&D handicap last time. This looks more his level nowadays, having gone close in a off a mark of 52 at Leicester in July and Tim Easterby's charge looks worth chancing sporting a hood for the first time. Volenti placed at Redcar recently and could feature again in this grade, while Newcastle third Rogers Dream makes more appeal than Trucial Pearl.
Prediction : 1st Little Ted 2nd Volenti 3rd Rogers Dream

Quirke On Parole arrives on the back of a respectable third in handicap company at Pontefract and she merits strong consideration in these calmer waters. Mark Walford's filly is forecast to be in the thick of the action, but it could be worth taking a chance on the up-in-distance TEN SIXTY SIX. The three-year-old has shaped as if this greater emphasis on stamina could unlock some potential and a first career victory may beckon. Back From Dubai completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ten Sixty Six 2nd Quirke On Parole 3rd Back From Dubai

Having got back on the scoresheet at Redcar, this could prove a suitable opportunity for WOODLEIGH to follow up. The five-year-old scored a shade cosily and a 2lb nudge up in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold showing, with any ease in the ground forecast to suit. 2024 winner Star Start arrives here in fine fettle and he's feared most, ahead of Spirit Catcher.
Prediction : 1st Woodleigh 2nd Star Start 3rd Spirit Catcher