Racecards
15:50 Ripon
William Hill Epic Value Handicap (Class 4)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £15,000 added
- Winner: £7,731
- 2nd: £3,626
- 3rd: £1,814
- 4th: £906
- Form 2-22878
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer C Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
took keen hold, prominent, pushed along to lead over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, comfortably
- Form 554788
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer M Appleby
- Jockey Theodore Ladd
led, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 35-1000
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer Grant Tuer
- Jockey B A Curtis
midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon faded
- Form 63-9785
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer Grant Tuer
- Jockey S H James
midfield, pushed along and edged left over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon no extra
- Form 7-80407
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 80
towards rear, ridden 2f out, made no impression
- Form 425151
- Age 7
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey Phil Dennis
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, lost third post
- Form 64-19
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer M Walford
- Jockey J Garritty
missed break, mid-division, headway over 2f out, short of room when nudged along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went third post
- Form 811543
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer A Keatley
- Jockey D C Costello
never better than mid-division
- Form 721648
- Age 8
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
pushed along leaving stalls, chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon struggling
- Form 86-0624
- Age 6
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer M Dods
- Jockey Connor Beasley
took keen hold, prominent, led 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, no match for winner
- Form 231516
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 82
midfield, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Form 848-210
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 67
slowly away, held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
After 17 races without a victory, Ugo Gregory has now landed two of his last three. He should go well again but has been awarded a 6lb rise for his latest Haydock success. DUNGAR GLORY has been left on an unchanged mark of 77 and could well step forward again under ideal conditions of a mile on good ground. She has also gone well here in the past. Indiana Be failed to justify favouritism at York last time but has thrown in the odd disappointing run before and it would be dangerous to write him off here. Spirit Catcher, dropped in grade, also warrants a mention.
Formwatch
Spirit Catcher (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Led main group in centre, ridden and hung left 2f out, weakened quickly, 8th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Ghaly (10-0) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Larado (FR) 40-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 11, 21 3/4l behind Rhoscolyn (9-9) at Goodwood 7f hcp (3) hvy in Aug.
Skilled Warrior (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden, faded gradually from over 1f out, 11th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Starshiba (9-13) at Newcastle 1m hcp (4) pol in Jul.
The Turpinator (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and made no impression from over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 5th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Kathab (8-13) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Gis A Sub (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Tracked leader far side, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Monsieur Kodi (9-7) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Ugo Gregory 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, shaken up over 2f out, went second over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Haydock 7f hcp (5) gs in Aug beating Lockdown Lass (8-5) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Freedom Day (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) In rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and bumped rival over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Kathab (8-13) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Dungar Glory (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Led, headed after 1f, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, lost second final strides, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Tele Red (10-13) at York 1m hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Garden Oasis 12-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, well beaten final furlong, 8th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Motawaafeq (8-12) at Pontefract 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Challet (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, held when jinked away from rail inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Another Batt (9-6) at Thirsk 1m hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Indiana Be 13-8fav (9-9) Led, edged right in home straight, pushed along when headed before 2f out, lost ground quickly when ridden before 1f out, dropped to fifth final strides, 6th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Monte Linas (9-10) at York 1m hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Purple Gown (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out and soon ridden, no extra and weakened from over 1f out, 13th of 19, 10 1/2l behind Smooth Tom (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.