GB - Ripon - Race 4

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good

12.0K

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Verdict

FORTAMOUR bounced back to form when only narrowly edged out here last time and he can build on that effort to add another C&D success to his tally. The main danger could be Beattie Is Back, who had excuses at York on his latest outing, ahead of Glory Hyde.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Signed off 2025 with back-to-back wins at Newcastle in November and returned to form this season when going close here 26 days ago. 6-time C&D winner so he can make another bold bid as he drops back down in grade. 1st Pick 2 Fortamour (Ire) Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Ben Haslam J: Paul Mulrennan T: Ben Haslam	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Signed off 2025 with back-to-back wins at Newcastle in November and returned to form this season when going close here 26 days ago. 6-time C&D winner so he can make another bold bid as he drops back down in grade.
1	Worked his way back to best on first 3 starts this year, looking unlucky not to win when beaten by a neck at Wolverhampton (7f) in February. Was left poorly placed at York last time, so he's worth another chance with the potential for plenty of pace in this race. 2nd Pick 1 Beattie Is Back Jockey: Ethan Tindall Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Worked his way back to best on first 3 starts this year, looking unlucky not to win when beaten by a neck at Wolverhampton (7f) in February. Was left poorly placed at York last time, so he's worth another chance with the potential for plenty of pace in this race.
11	Capitalised on easing mark at Wetherby in April and, having met trouble in running next time, resumed winning ways when getting up late at Redcar 16 days ago. Can remain competitive back up 2 lb in the weights. 3rd Pick 11 Glory Hyde (Ire) Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Roger Fell J: Joanna Mason T: Roger Fell	97	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Capitalised on easing mark at Wetherby in April and, having met trouble in running next time, resumed winning ways when getting up late at Redcar 16 days ago. Can remain competitive back up 2 lb in the weights.

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