GB - Ripon - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

16.5K

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Verdict

The lightly-raced GOYARD made an encouraging return to action at Pontefract and makes obvious appeal at a venue where he's 2-2. Kodiac Thriller is another who is building up a strong Ripon record and is feared most ahead of last month's C&D scorer Rock of England.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Won a 6f maiden (soft) and 5f novice (good) here last year. Shaped well when third of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) on reappearance 15 days ago, no extra late on as if the outing was just needed. Should have a big say with that behind him. 1st Pick 1 Goyard (Ire) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: David O'meara J: Daniel Tudhope T: David O'meara	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Won a 6f maiden (soft) and 5f novice (good) here last year. Shaped well when third of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) on reappearance 15 days ago, no extra late on as if the outing was just needed. Should have a big say with that behind him.
2	Hit the frame in top-end sprint handicaps last season (including Great St Wilfrid here) and was all the better for his reappearance when landing a 6f course handicap (good) in April. Lesser runs at Ascot and York have followed but his Ripon record affords him respect. Visored first time. 2nd Pick 2 Kodiac Thriller (Ire) Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Mark Walford J: Rhys Elliott T: Mark Walford	97	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Hit the frame in top-end sprint handicaps last season (including Great St Wilfrid here) and was all the better for his reappearance when landing a 6f course handicap (good) in April. Lesser runs at Ascot and York have followed but his Ripon record affords him respect. Visored first time.
6	Made it 2 wins in last 4 starts when seeing off the reopposing Canaria Queen by 1½ lengths over C&D (good to firm) 33 days ago. Should remain competitive off 6 lb higher. 3rd Pick 6 Rock Of England (Ire) Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Paul Midgley J: Jason Hart T: Paul Midgley	96	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Made it 2 wins in last 4 starts when seeing off the reopposing Canaria Queen by 1½ lengths over C&D (good to firm) 33 days ago. Should remain competitive off 6 lb higher.

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