GB - Ripon - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Soft

12.0K

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Verdict

Oisin Murphy gets the leg up on ROCK OF ENGLAND who might prove the answer to this tricky sprint. Veteran course specialist Mark's Choice is feared most ahead of thriving pair Happier and Thornaby Pearl.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Three wins from 8 starts this year, including C&D. Bit below form when fourth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) 17 days ago but capable of bouncing back here under Oisin Murphy. 1st Pick 2 Rock Of England (Ire) Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Paul Midgley J: Oisin Murphy T: Paul Midgley	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Three wins from 8 starts this year, including C&D. Bit below form when fourth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) 17 days ago but capable of bouncing back here under Oisin Murphy.
4	Has a remarkable Ripon record, successful 10 times at this course. Another fine effort here when second of 20 over 6f (good to firm) 16 days ago. Has to enter calculations back down in class. 2nd Pick 4 Mark's Choice (Ire) Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Gemma Tutty J: Connor Beasley T: Gemma Tutty	95	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Has a remarkable Ripon record, successful 10 times at this course. Another fine effort here when second of 20 over 6f (good to firm) 16 days ago. Has to enter calculations back down in class.
9	Notched back to back wins at Wolverhampton (classified event) and Ffos Las (handicap) in recent weeks and only narrowly denied on the hat-trick bid at Lingfield (all-weather) 13 days ago. Only 1 lb here so has to merit consideration. 3rd Pick 9 Happier (Ire) Jockey: Harry Vigors Trainer: Martin Keighley J: Harry Vigors T: Martin Keighley	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Notched back to back wins at Wolverhampton (classified event) and Ffos Las (handicap) in recent weeks and only narrowly denied on the hat-trick bid at Lingfield (all-weather) 13 days ago. Only 1 lb here so has to merit consideration.

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