Racecards
16:20 Ripon
Ripon-Races.Co.Uk Conditions Stakes (Class C) (Class C)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f 60y
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
Legal Approach
581- Form 11131/
- Age 5
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
raced keen, tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 322025-
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
made all, held on well final furlong
Silver Gilt
352- Form 212/34-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey K Darley
tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place over 3f out, one pace final 2f
In depth
Verdict
A tricky race to get involved with for a number of reasons but as Legal Approach has a good profile when fresh, he just edges a narrow vote of confidence over Silver Gift and Grampian - although it will be dangerous to rule out Putra Sandhurst as he held his own in good company last term and could be a prime candidate to tow them along today. However, he does have a nagging doubt surrounding his ability to handle the ground to dispel and may be there for the taking if his stamina begins to ebb near the finish. Therefore, as a proven performer on all types of ground, Legal Approach may be the better bet to handle the underfoot conditions. The Mark Johnston-trained five-year-old has obviously endured his share of problems and has a long absence to overcome. However, his trainer is adept at getting to the bottom of a training problem and it can be virtually assured that Legal Approach will be ready to do himself justice in spite of his 581-day absence from competitive action.