Racecards
16:45 Ripon
Kirby Thomas Final Furlong Handicap (Class 5)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 170y
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £9,000 added
- Winner: £4,711
- 2nd: £2,210
- 3rd: £1,104
- 4th: £553
- Form 0-67940
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 70
held up in mid-division, headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on, no impression on winner
- Form 0515-69
- Age 7
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 68
steadied start, held up and behind, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, nearest finish
Nefyn Dawn
120- Form 724
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey Harry Russell
slowly away, held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, hung right and well beaten over 1f out
- Form 6037-81
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer C Johnston
- Jockey F Norton
chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon well behind and eased, pulled up after
- Form 533515
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer J Tate
- Jockey Dylan Hogan
led early, held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 46-1497
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey S A Gray
in touch in mid-division, took keen hold, not much room 4f out, effort over 3f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on
Falcon Nine
70- Form 475-4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey D Allan
in touch in mid-division, headway over 4f out, chased winner over 3f out until over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 687-325
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey J Garritty
ridden away from stalls, soon led, clear over 1f out, stayed on well
- Form 6-35331
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer R Fell & S Murray
- Jockey S H James
soon chasing winner, lost 2nd over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 310-065
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer K Frost
- Jockey Ryan Sexton
held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, no impression
Nakano (IRE)
23- Form 45-46
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer H Palmer
- Jockey B A Curtis
slowly into stride, held up in mid-division, took keen hold, switched right and not clear run over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
This is a bit more competitive than an average Class 5 handicap. Sandret and Cosmos Raj have won their fair share but Western Beat is still a maiden on Turf, though has won twice on the all-weather. Rievaulx Raver dead-heated with a progressive sort over a mile here earlier in the month and should again beat Flame Spirit. Sir Jock Bennett got off the mark at Haydock while Falcon Nine would be a rare runner here for Sir Michael Stoute. Much improved on the all-weather at the start of the year, BLUEFLAGFLYINGHIGH missed the break at Beverley last month but still caught the eye and has been dropped a pound since. Nakano and Nefyn Dawn are very unexposed and can’t be ignored.
Formwatch
Cosmos Raj 8-1 (9-9) Towards rear, some headway inside 2f out, no impression, well beaten final furlong, 10th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Star Zinc (9-8) at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Sandret (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) Held up and behind, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Dogged (8-9) at Ripon 1m hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Nefyn Dawn 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden upsides briefly over 1f out, soon outpaced and no extra, lost 3rd final 100 yards, 4th of 6, 10 3/4l behind Sea Flawless (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f stks (4) pol in Feb.
Sir Jock Bennett (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Pjanoo (9-10) by nk, 4 ran.
Flame Spirit (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Prominent early, chased leaders outpaced over 3f out, well beaten over 1f out, 5th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Laser Guided (9-9) at Ripon 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Western Beat (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up off the pace in last pair, never involved, 7th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Dandy's Angel (8-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Falcon Nine 5-2 (9-9) Close up, tracked winner 6f out until pushed along approaching final furlong, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Centre Court (9-8) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Blueflagflyinghigh (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up rear of mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Orchestra (9-9) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in May.
Rievaulx Raver (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Made most, hard pressed from 2f out, stayed on, joined post, won at Ripon 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Laser Guided (9-9), 9 ran.
Maffeo Barberini (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no real progress, 5th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Reach (9-10) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Nakano (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Raced keenly tracking leaders, slightly hampered and steadied off heels approaching final 2f, weakened soon after, 6th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Spring Fever (9-8) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp fll (5) gf in May.