Racecards
15:00 Ripon
Billy Nevett Memorial Handicap (Class 4)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £8,500 added
- Form 457-124
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey E Ahern
held up behind leaders far side, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong
- Form 1-700
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer K A Ryan
- Jockey Ted Durcan
behind far side group, never dangerous
Avertuoso
10- Form 00-5350
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer B Smart
- Jockey Richard Hughes
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, driven, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
- Form 005499
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer J G Given
- Jockey T P Queally
in touch stands side, switched right 2f out, driven to lead group 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 2-07906
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer P D Evans
- Jockey P McDonald
prominent, stands side, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
- Form 90-5450
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer K A Ryan
- Jockey Jamie Moriarty
chased leaders stands side, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
- Form 143106
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey P Mulrennan
led stands side group, driven, headed 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 55-0674
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer G G Margarson
- Jockey J M O'Dwyer
towards rear far side, effort halfway, no impression
- Form 939860
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer J R Weymes
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
in touch far side, ridden along halfway, staying on same pace until weakened inside final furlong
- Form 506058
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer N Bycroft
- Jockey S De Sousa
prominent for 4f far side
- Form 894142
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
towards rear stands side group, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Pickering
19- Form 148402
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey Greg Fairley
in touch stands side, ridden along over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 556935
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
led far side group and overall, ridden along halfway, driven, headed 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 616358
- Age 3
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey P M Quinn
always rear division stands side
In depth
Verdict
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Ishetoo, Avertuoso and Tombi and the vote is given to the progressive Ishetoo. The selection has been in the form of his life of late and won well last time out when beating Windjammer. Granted he has another penalty for that win but he again has conditions to suit and he is taken to defy the handicapper from a good draw. Tombi rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Docofthebay. That horse has since ran well under a penalty so the form looks solid and he should be watched in the market. Avertuoso is another that could go well but his best form is over the minimum trip and he is opposed with this in mind. Pickering was a fair second behind Woqood last time and is another with place claims but consistency is not his strong point. Charlie Tipple is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he now looks in the handicappers grip. Of the remainder Sunnyside Tom is from an in-form yard and could go well at a price but Ishetoo looks progressive and he is taken to win again.
Formwatch
Tombi (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Mid-division, switched left and effort 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, went 4th final stride, 4th of 16, 3l behind Docofthebay (8-13) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Fantasy Parkes 20-1 (9-2) Keen, held up, ridden after 2f, weakened halfway, 13th of 14, 22l behind Genki (8-6) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Avertuoso 20-1 (8-9) Raced near side, with leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 18, 7l behind Golden Dixie (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Behind final 2f, last of 9, 7l behind Genki (8-12) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Valdan (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, edged left when weaking inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 11l behind Annemasse (8-13) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Soviet Palace (IRE) 22-1 (8-9) Led until 2f out, soon weakened, last of 16, 14l behind Docofthebay (8-13) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Baltimore Jack (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and impression approaching final furlong, 6th of 7, 8l behind Lady Lily (9-5) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Bridge It Jo 50-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, switched right and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, never nearer, 4th of 17, 2l behind Compton's Eleven (9-10) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Just Joey 66-1 (8-2) Always behind, last of 20, 20l behind Northern Fling (8-13) at York 5f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Danum Dancer 11-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 11l behind Karoo Blue (9-5) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Charlie Tipple 9-2 (8-10) In touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Lady Lily (9-5) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Pickering 7-1 (8-11) Steadied at start and held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Woqoodd (8-11) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Sunnyside Tom (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace from over 2f out, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Tencendur (8-11) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Multitude (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Stumbled at start, always rear division, 8th of 9, 12l behind Swift Princess (8-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Ishetoo 10-3 (8-9) Tracked leaders, not clear run when switched left 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd beating Windjammer (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.