GB - Ripon - Race 3

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

34.0K

VIEW

Verdict

WOODSTOCK made the frame in a better race than he need contest at Thirsk 2 weeks ago and, with the drop back in trip expected to suit, he gets the vote. Heading the list of dangers is Go Vince Go who has shaped encouragingly at York the last twice, with Roberto Caro and Magic Boy completing the shortlist.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Arrives in decent heart, again travelling well when making the frame in a class 3 at Thirsk (7f) a fortnight ago. Had shaped encouragingly when mid-field in this race last year and could be ready to get back to winning ways from what is a handy mark. 1st Pick 7 Woodstock Jockey: Oisin James Orr Trainer: Ruth Carr J: Oisin James Orr T: Ruth Carr	100	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Arrives in decent heart, again travelling well when making the frame in a class 3 at Thirsk (7f) a fortnight ago. Had shaped encouragingly when mid-field in this race last year and could be ready to get back to winning ways from what is a handy mark.
11	3-time winner as a juvenile who has made the frame on several occasions this season, keeping on for third in 12-runner contest at York (5.5f) 22 days ago. Can make his presence felt with return to 6f promising to suit. 2nd Pick 11 Go Vince Go (Ire) Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	98	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis 3-time winner as a juvenile who has made the frame on several occasions this season, keeping on for third in 12-runner contest at York (5.5f) 22 days ago. Can make his presence felt with return to 6f promising to suit.
8	Without a win so far this season but was a close fourth over C&D in April. After a couple of lesser efforts, took a step back in the right direction when 3½ lengths tenth of 17 at York (5f) 3 weeks ago. Interesting having dropped to a career-low mark. 3rd Pick 8 Roberto Caro (Ire) Jockey: M. P. Sheehy Trainer: Adrian Keatley J: M. P. Sheehy T: Adrian Keatley	99	-	-	-	5%	22/1
Analysis Without a win so far this season but was a close fourth over C&D in April. After a couple of lesser efforts, took a step back in the right direction when 3½ lengths tenth of 17 at York (5f) 3 weeks ago. Interesting having dropped to a career-low mark.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Fast

A dry dirt track that is typically an ideal racing surface.

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.