Racecards
15:10 Ripon
Black Sheep Brewery Handicap (Class E) (Class E)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 6420-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
held up in touch, headway to chase leaders 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong
- Form 55-1526
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey K Dalgleish
chased leader, led after 3f, ridden and headed over 2f, weakened final furlong
Redi (ITY)
52- Form 4054-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer L M Cumani
- Jockey D Holland
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, stayed on same pace
- Form 014130
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey K Darley
mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Raheed (IRE)
33- Form 46-60
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey Tony Culhane
always behind, tailed off over 3f out
Wing Collar
15- Form 4440-03
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey Willie Supple
held up behind, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final 2f, nearest at finish
- Form 40-62
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer G G Margarson
- Jockey P Robinson
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, chased winner final furlong, kept on
- Form 00-00
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, one pace no impression final furlong
- Form 0540-20
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer Julian Poulton
- Jockey Lisa Jones
led for 3f, ridden and led again over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside last
- Form 0062-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer R Whitaker
- Jockey V Halliday
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 00-003
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer S C Williams
- Jockey B Reilly
mid-division and keen, slipped on bend 5f out, soon ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened final furlong
Storm Clouds
24- Form 05-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-3
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
always towards rear
- Form 0-46222
- Age 3
- Weight 8-0
- Trainer R Whitaker
- Jockey J Bramhill
towards rear, ridden and some headway on inner over 2f out, never dangerous
Heartbeat
41- Form 6-40044
- Age 3
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer P McBride
- Jockey Dale Gibson
pushed along towards rear and outpaced, ridden over 3f out, kept on final 2f, no impression
In depth
Verdict
A really tough handicap where a chance is taken with Fitting Guest after the three-year-old posted a good effort in defeat at Beverley last time and his style of running should lend itself well to this course if he can gain an early advantage. The likes of Always Flying, Redi and Dispol Veleta are all capable of playing a hand as things unfold and are worthy of consideration if they attract any interest in the betting ring. While Biscar Two arrives here in good form and can make his presence felt if he builds on his effort in a seller at Nottingham last time. However, Fitting Guest makes slightly more appeal at the likely prices as he could still have a fair bit to offer from a mark of just 65. The son of Grand Lodge has already proved that this trip is absolutely no problem for him and he may be hard to get past if he is allowed to dominate today. Always Flying is respected on the best of his form and is the best alternative as he has gone well here in the past. However, his latest effort left plenty to be desired and he is also taken on with Fitting Guest this afternoon.