Racecards
16:15 Ripon
E.B.F. Betfair.Com Betting Exchange Novice Stakes (Class D)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Form 1220
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer Mrs J R Ramsden
- Jockey R Winston
held up and took keen hold, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on well
- Form P1
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer R Wilman
- Jockey Reserve
led, headed briefly over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
- Form 1
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer S R Bowring
- Jockey J Bramhill
with leader, led briefly over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey R L Moore
behind and soon pushed along, outpaced halfway, ridden and edged right over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
In depth
Verdict
This looks a tricky race despite the low turn out with question marks against all four. Sanbenito has some useful form having landed a Pontefract maiden first time out before finishing a close second behind the useful Checkit in a minor event on a return visit in May. Lynda Ramsden's charge again finished runner-up on his next start in a valuable contest at Beverley before disappointing on softish ground last time so has something to prove in the prevailing conditions. Lakelands Lady caused a shock when making a winning bow at Notttingham and should not be underestimated despite the rise in class but African Spur has more to find after landing a seller last time. Shingles makes plenty of appeal on breeding being a half-brother to the mudloving Border Arrow amongst others and should be closely monitored in the market for further clues.