GB - Ripon - Race 4

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

12.1f

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

41.0K

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Verdict

ASHNAK showed useful form in France, is bred to stay this trip and looks worth chancing to come out on top with his recent return under his belt. Dancingwithmyself is feared most, especially if getting the race run to suit.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Useful form at his best at up to 1½m in France for Francis-Henri Graffard. Shaped as if better for run when eighth in handicap at Doncaster last month on debut for current connections. Big player if stepping forward from that effort here. 1st Pick 5 Ashnak (Fr) Jockey: Oisin James Orr Trainer: David O'meara J: Oisin James Orr T: David O'meara	98	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Useful form at his best at up to 1½m in France for Francis-Henri Graffard. Shaped as if better for run when eighth in handicap at Doncaster last month on debut for current connections. Big player if stepping forward from that effort here.
4	Dual winner in 2025 and ran a cracker on return from 5-month break when second of 13 in a handicap at Musselburgh (9/2) 21 days ago. A winner at this course twice previously, she's often a hostage to fortune given her patient running style but seems sure to go well. 2nd Pick 4 Dancingwithmyself (Ire) Jockey: Luke Morris Trainer: Michael Bell J: Luke Morris T: Michael Bell	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Dual winner in 2025 and ran a cracker on return from 5-month break when second of 13 in a handicap at Musselburgh (9/2) 21 days ago. A winner at this course twice previously, she's often a hostage to fortune given her patient running style but seems sure to go well.
1	Consistent handicapper who ran well in competitive company last autumn, most notably when 4 lengths fourth in the Ebor at York and when fifth in November Handicap at Doncaster. Has gone well fresh in the past and stable in fine fettle at present. 3rd Pick 1 Stressfree (Fr) Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: David O'meara J: Mark Winn T: David O'meara	98	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Consistent handicapper who ran well in competitive company last autumn, most notably when 4 lengths fourth in the Ebor at York and when fifth in November Handicap at Doncaster. Has gone well fresh in the past and stable in fine fettle at present.

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