GB - Ripon - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

9.8f

Handicap

Turf

Good

24.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Jason Hart has struck up an excellent partnership with the ultra-tough 6-y-o SPIORADALTA and returned to this venue, a bounce back to form may well be forthcoming. El Matador is a low-mileage 4-y-o who promises to be suited by this trip so he's second choice, ahead of Londoner.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Had a terrific 2025 campaign, scoring 5 times, including over C&D. Has returned better than ever this year, again displaying a first-class attitude when landing another race here under Jason Hart in April and while he wasn't at his best at Chester, he can bounce back here. 1st Pick 6 Spioradalta Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Mark Walford J: Jason Hart T: Mark Walford	100	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Had a terrific 2025 campaign, scoring 5 times, including over C&D. Has returned better than ever this year, again displaying a first-class attitude when landing another race here under Jason Hart in April and while he wasn't at his best at Chester, he can bounce back here.
4	Twice a winner last year and went like the best horse at the weights when second of 7 despite failing to land the odds at Lingfield (7f) on return from 7 months off. Matched that form when again finding one too good over 1m at Redcar and looks ready for this trip. 2nd Pick 4 El Matador (Ire) Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: Ralph Beckett J: Hector Crouch T: Ralph Beckett	98	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Twice a winner last year and went like the best horse at the weights when second of 7 despite failing to land the odds at Lingfield (7f) on return from 7 months off. Matched that form when again finding one too good over 1m at Redcar and looks ready for this trip.
3	Has a modest strike rate but put it all together when getting up close home in 14-runner handicap at Lingfield (1¼m) last month. Denied a clear run at a crucial point at Chester since so needs treating as though still in form. 3rd Pick 3 Londoner (Ire) Jockey: P. J. Mcdonald Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler J: P. J. Mcdonald T: Daniel & Claire Kubler	95	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Has a modest strike rate but put it all together when getting up close home in 14-runner handicap at Lingfield (1¼m) last month. Denied a clear run at a crucial point at Chester since so needs treating as though still in form.

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