GB - Ripon - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good

16.5K

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Verdict

MODERN TIMES shaped well from a less-than-ideal position here on his return and probably did too much on the front end at Pontefract last time, so can be given another chance to build on that promising comeback. Musical Touch should remain competitive after a 4 lb rise for winning at Southwell, with U Sure Do taken to complete the placings.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Landed the odds in a C&D maiden in June on just his second start for new stable. Shaped well after 10 months off when fifth of 16 in a C&D handicap on return and probably raced closer to the pace than ideal when third of 6 at Pontefract (6f, good) last week. Of firm interest again. 1st Pick 8 Modern Times Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Landed the odds in a C&D maiden in June on just his second start for new stable. Shaped well after 10 months off when fifth of 16 in a C&D handicap on return and probably raced closer to the pace than ideal when third of 6 at Pontefract (6f, good) last week. Of firm interest again.
1	Enhanced his good record fresh when justifying support to take a 10-runner handicap at Southwell (6f, 5/2) 36 days ago. No reason why this consistent sort shouldn't go well again from 4 lb higher mark. 2nd Pick 1 Musical Touch (Ire) Jockey: Ethan Tindall Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	99	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Enhanced his good record fresh when justifying support to take a 10-runner handicap at Southwell (6f, 5/2) 36 days ago. No reason why this consistent sort shouldn't go well again from 4 lb higher mark.
2	Scored at Catterick in October on his penultimate start in 2025 prior to going very close to following up at Musselburgh. Good effort when fourth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) on comeback 20 days ago and he's respected in a first-time tongue tie. 3rd Pick 2 U Sure Do (Ire) Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Tim Easterby J: Cam Hardie T: Tim Easterby	98	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Scored at Catterick in October on his penultimate start in 2025 prior to going very close to following up at Musselburgh. Good effort when fourth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) on comeback 20 days ago and he's respected in a first-time tongue tie.

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