UK Horse Racing Tips: Ripon

Although somewhat disappointing when only fourth on his most recent outing at Windsor, Bulletsnap may have suffered from racing up the centre. William Haggas' colt should be in the mix if replicating his earlier form, but SCENIC ROUTE rates as the most solid proposition. The son of Sioux Nation arrives on the back of a good third in class 2 company at York and this looks easier. Time To Play is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Scenic Route 2nd Bulletsnap 3rd Time To Play

Although thwarted in her hat-trick bid when fourth at Kempton earlier this month, FOREST BERRY still looks capable of better. The Waldgeist filly had to make her effort earlier than ideal and this small-field affair may see her in a better light. Nursery debutant Palace Legacy is heading in the right direction judged on his latest second at Leicester and he's feared most, ahead of Aphra Behn.
Prediction : 1st Forest Berry 2nd Palace Legacy 3rd Aphra Behn

Having scored on two of her last three outings, TIVA is progressing nicely. The four-year-old is only 3lb higher than her latest victory at Doncaster and, as a previous C&D winner, she'll have no issue returning to this venue. Our Absent Friends arrives on the back of two creditable efforts in defeat and he's forecast to be in the thick of the action once more, along with Rock Of England.
Prediction : 1st Tiva 2nd Our Absent Friends 3rd Rock Of England

EYE OF DUBAI was fitted with blinkers for the first time at Ayr last week and resumed winning ways in the Bronze Cup. The son of Havana Grey bids to win this for the third time in succession and, competing off the same mark as last year, another bold bid looks in the offing. Dark Thirty faces an easier task than of late and is one to take seriously, while the recent Windsor third Indian Run may well reverse running on better terms with the winner Trefor.
Prediction : 1st Eye Of Dubai 2nd Dark Thirty 3rd Indian Run

GOOD KARMA has gone close in tougher handicaps on his last couple of outings. He finished a solid third back over 6f at Pontefract last week and returns to this lower level with solid claims. Showtime Mahomes posted a better effort at Catterick last time and that points to big run here, while although Big Apple Jack finally opened his account with a victory at Hamilton, Triple P has more scope and thus makes more appeal.
Prediction : 1st Good Karma 2nd Showtime Mahomes 3rd Triple P

Recent Catterick winner Kings Merchant merits consideration raised only 2lb. He's preferred to Valentine Catcher, who placed yet again when third at Leicester last time, but it could pay to stick with HURSTWOOD. Peter Niven's charge arrives off the back of a double at Redcar, having made all on both occasions, and he could take some pegging back if allowed his own way in front once again.
Prediction : 1st Hurstwood 2nd Kings Merchant 3rd Valentine Catcher

Koala Rose and Walking On Stars are closely matched on official ratings, although the latter has done all of her racing on the all-weather so far. Both can be involved and so might Neswick, but WADACRE ICON is preferred. Charlie Johnston's gelding was unfancied on his debut at Carlisle, and that lack of market support was telling in the early stages after he missed the break and was anchored in rear. However, the son of Nathaniel picked up well to chase home an impressive winner late on and he should be more streetwise this time.
Prediction : 1st Wadacre Icon 2nd Koala Rose 3rd Walking On Stars

A busy period might have caught up with Zimmerman, who was ultimately well held when bidding for a four-timer at Chester. He does still merit respect as the sole C&D winner in this field, but TARBAT NESS is preferred. John Berry won the corresponding event in 2024 and his representative pushed a short-priced favourite all the way at Newcastle latest. Although yet to defy a mark this high, it might be that a similar level of performance will suffice. Talismans Time heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tarbat Ness 2nd Zimmerman 3rd Talismans Time