Market mover: handicap debutant backed into 5/1 from 16/1 at Wolverhampton
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RIPON
8 July 2024
Monday 8th July
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- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good
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- 13
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Stands' Side
- Weather
- Mostly sunny
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Vadamiah
Selected at:
9/1
Vadamiah has made the frame in both starts here at Ripon and that includes a narrow third over course and distance on seasonal debut. Paul Midgley’s mare now finds herself on a 2lb lower rating, which is the same as her last winning mark, and victory shouldn’t be ruled out here.
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Runner
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Ex-Ed Bethell; dual 6f winner last term but not run up to best for this yard this season
9-0008
Age: 4
Weight: 10-0
OR: 77
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-5 v | 8/10 | Rock Opera (10½L) | 40/1 | 80 | 58 |
| 15 Jun 24 | Yor York | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-11 v | 16/20 | Holkham Bay (17½L) | 40/1 | 83 | 40 |
| 18 May 24 | Thi Thirsk | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-9 | 11/11 | Burning Cash (9¾L) | 28/1 | 85 | 61 |
| 28 Apr 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 9-1 | 11/11 | Al Barez (7L) | 50/1 | 87 | 75 |
| 23 Sep 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 10-0 v | 9/11 | Abate (4¼L) | 8/1 | 87 | 82 |
| 31 Aug 23 | Crl Carlisle | 6f Gd | 43yHc | 9-6 v1 | 1/11 | Glorious Angel (1¾L) | 11/4F | 82 | 91 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (3%)
Only turf win was over 6f but 2nd on three occasions over 5f this term; worth considering
-26272
Age: 4
Weight: 9-12
OR: 75
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-8 | 2/14 | Elegant Erin (nk) | 7/1 | 74 | 84 |
| 6 Jun 24 | Hay Haydock | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 | 7/13 | Secret Mistral (6½L) | 11/2 | 75 | 66 |
| 22 May 24 | Ayr Ayr | 5f GF | 5Hc | 9-8 | 2/8 | Classy Al (¾L) | 7/2 | 74 | 82 |
| 10 May 24 | Rip Ripon | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-4 | 6/12 | Mattice (2L) | 13/2 | 75 | 79 |
| 21 Apr 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f GS | 4Hc | 9-6 | 2/12 | American Affair (2½L) | 14/1 | 75 | 83 |
| 10 Nov 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-8 | 4/11 | Zuffolo (1¼L) | 9/2 | 74 | 77 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Veteran; 16-time winner, 15 over 6f; not been in best of form since winter AW campaign
222307
Age: 10
Weight: 9-11
OR: 74
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-1 | 7/10 | Rock Opera (5½L) | 25/1 | 76 | 69 |
| 15 Jun 24 | Yor York | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-9 | 15/20 | Holkham Bay (13½L) | 28/1 | 78 | 47 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-2 v | 3/8 | Navello (¾L) | 11/1 | 78 | 85 |
| 7 Mar 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-10 v | 2/9 | The Thames Boatman (1½L) | 8/1 | 78 | 85 |
| 9 Feb 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-9 v | 2/5 | Ice Cool Harry (¾L) | 5/1 | 77 | 86 |
| 4 Feb 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-4 v | 2/7 | Laheg (shd) | 8/1 | 77 | 84 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Good second at Epsom off 11lb higher last June; mixed form since; each-way chance
30-503
Age: 4
Weight: 9-10
OR: 73
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 24 | Not Nottingham | 5f GS | 5Hc | 9-8 | 3/10 | Faustus (1½L) | 14/1 | 74 | 81 |
| 18 May 24 | Thi Thirsk | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-0 | 10/11 | Burning Cash (9½L) | 4/1J | 76 | 52 |
| 25 Apr 24 | Bev Beverley | 5f Sft | 4Hc | 9-2 | 5/11 | Dare To Hope (3½L) | 9/2 | 78 | 78 |
| 10 Sep 23 | Yor York | 5f Gd | 33yHc | 9-2 | 12/17 | Looking For Lynda (7¼L) | 14/1 | 80 | 65 |
| 19 Aug 23 | Don Doncaster | 5f Gd | 3Hc | 8-11 | 3/10 | Squealer (2¾L) | 20/1 | 82 | 85 |
| 6 Aug 23 | Hay Haydock | 5f Hy | 4Hc | 9-9 | 9/9 | Manila Scouse (8L) | 12/1 | 85 | 68 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Not won for nearly two years; in fair form earlier this season (C&D 2nd on reappearance)
98-345
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 72
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 24 | Hay Haydock | 5f GF | 4HcF | 9-5 | 5/9 | Miss Attitude (6¼L) | 12/1 | 74 | 62 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f GF | 4Hc | 8-10 | 4/10 | Tatterstall (3¼L) | 100/30F | 75 | 78 |
| 10 May 24 | Rip Ripon | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-8 | 3/12 | Mattice (¾L) | 14/1 | 74 | 82 |
| 7 Nov 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-5 | 8/9 | Pockley (9¼L) | 16/1 | 76 | 52 |
| 16 Oct 23 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-11 | 9/10 | Albegone (6¾L) | 6/1 | 77 | 63 |
| 30 Sep 23 | Rip Ripon | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 | 2/9 | Strong Johnson (½L) | 10/1 | 74 | 82 |
D
8 x Distance Winner - Won 8 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Won three in 2023; best run this term when 4th two runs back; on a fair mark; a possible
-00040
Age: 7
Weight: 9-8
OR: 71
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 24 | Thi Thirsk | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-8 tp | 10/12 | Le Beau Garcon (7¾L) | 17/2 | 74 | 58 |
| 6 Jun 24 | Hay Haydock | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-7 tp | 4/13 | Secret Mistral (4¼L) | 33/1 | 76 | 75 |
| 25 Apr 24 | Bev Beverley | 5f Sft | 4Hc | 9-2 t | 11/11 | Dare To Hope (12½L) | 22/1 | 78 | 46 |
| 9 Apr 24 | Thi Thirsk | 5f Hy | 4Hc | 9-6 t | 11/13 | Glory Fighter (15L) | 33/1 | 79 | 38 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-3 t | 10/10 | Pepsi Cat (12L) | 80/1 | 79 | 45 |
| 7 Oct 23 | Red Redcar | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 tp | 12/13 | Muker (8½L) | 9/1 | 79 | 58 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
9 x Distance Winner - Won 9 times before at this distance
Has won 9 races, latest at Southwell in April; good C&D 2nd next time; well drawn; chance
60-129
Age: 8
Weight: 9-8
OR: 71
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 24 | Ham Hamilton | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-9 | 9/11 | Digital (5½L) | 13/2 | 72 | 63 |
| 10 May 24 | Rip Ripon | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-5 | 2/12 | Mattice (¾L) | 14/1 | 71 | 79 |
| 9 Apr 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-7 | 1/6 | Masterclass (1½L) | 9/1 | 67 | 77 |
| 8 Dec 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-2 | 11/12 | Pepsi Cat (11L) | 16/1 | 68 | 40 |
| 24 Nov 23 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-3 | 6/11 | Khabib (5L) | 12/1 | 69 | 62 |
| 10 Nov 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-6 | 2/11 | Zuffolo (nk) | 14/1 | 67 | 74 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
In good form this season, following C&D 2nd by winning last two races; up 10lb; contender
323211
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 70
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f GS | 6Hc | 9-11 | 1/9 | Birkenhead (¾L) | 9/2C | 65 | 78 |
| 2 Jun 24 | Not Nottingham | 5f Gd | 6Hc | 9-1 | 1/10 | Phoenix Star (1½L) | 7/2 | 60 | 73 |
| 19 May 24 | Rip Ripon | 5f Gd | 6Hc | 9-8 | 2/11 | Hurt You Never (1L) | 10/1 | 59 | 69 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f Gd | 6Hc | 9-2 | 3/8 | Fortunate Star (2¼L) | 6/1 | 59 | 61 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Not Nottingham | 5f Sft | 6Hc | 9-6 | 2/11 | Mehmo (1¼L) | 6/1 | 59 | 66 |
| 8 Apr 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-3 | 3/11 | Whisky McGonagall (1½L) | 11/2 | 59 | 65 |
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Running well this year, winning over 5f in May and two fair runs since; a possible
5-4125
Age: 6
Weight: 9-7
OR: 70
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 24 | Thi Thirsk | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-8 p | 5/12 | Le Beau Garcon (3¼L) | 12/1 | 71 | 71 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f GF | 4Hc | 8-9 p | 2/10 | Tatterstall (2L) | 9/1 | 71 | 79 |
| 31 May 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f GS | 4Hc | 8-13 p | 1/6 | Glory Fighter (½L) | 9/2 | 68 | 79 |
| 28 Apr 24 | Wet Wetherby | 5.5f Sft | 4Hc | 8-8 p | 4/6 | Illusionist (3¾L) | 16/1 | 69 | 68 |
| 7 Nov 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 8-12 b | 5/9 | Strong Johnson (2½L) | 14/1 | 69 | 68 |
| 16 Oct 23 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-0 b | 1/10 | Le Beau Garcon (¾L) | 10/1 | 66 | 77 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Won over 5f (AW) and 6f (soft) last season; hasn't run up to his best so far this year
-90600
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 69
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-6 | 13/14 | Elegant Erin (6¼L) | 16/1 | 72 | 61 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Thi Thirsk | 6f Sft | 5Hc | 9-9 t | 11/12 | Gulliver (18L) | 14/1 | 75 | 32 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-7 t | 6/9 | Bonito Cavalo (3L) | 33/1 | 77 | 76 |
| 10 Feb 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 9-3 | 11/12 | Cover Up (7¼L) | 28/1 | 79 | 61 |
| 16 Jan 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-4 t | 9/9 | Mighty Power (20L) | 7/1 | 80 | 26 |
| 10 Jul 23 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 3Hc | 9-3 t | 1/8 | Manila Scouse (1¾L) | 22/1 | 75 | 83 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Dual 6f winner on soft here; also won over 5f on soft in March; well treated; needs rain
147559
Age: 6
Weight: 9-5
OR: 68
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-4 | 9/14 | Elegant Erin (4¾L) | 14/1 | 70 | 64 |
| 7 Jun 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-5 | 5/10 | Grant Wood (4¼L) | 8/1 | 71 | 69 |
| 10 May 24 | Rip Ripon | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-6 | 5/12 | Mattice (1¾L) | 7/1 | 72 | 77 |
| 18 Apr 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Hy | 4Hc | 8-11 | 7/13 | Fortamour (17½L) | 9/2 | 73 | 31 |
| 7 Apr 24 | Bat Bath | 5f Hy | 5Hc | 9-7 | 4/9 | Maharajas Express (2¾L) | 6/4F | 73 | 75 |
| 24 Mar 24 | Don Doncaster | 5f Sft | 5Hc | 9-3 | 1/11 | Son Of Sampers (2½L) | 9/1 | 66 | 79 |
7f AW winner in headgear in 2022; good turf efforts in 2023; first run at 5f; no headgear
1/34-6
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 67
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 24 | Crl Carlisle | 7f Gd | 5Hc | 9-9 | 6/10 | Blazing Son (3L) | 25/1 | 68 | 66 |
| 14 Jun 23 | Hay Haydock | 7f GF | 53yHc | 9-4 p | 4/10 | Bajan Bandit (2L) | 100/30J | 70 | 71 |
| 2 Jun 23 | Don Doncaster | 7f GF | 53yHc | 9-5 | 3/8 | American Belle (2½L) | 11/2 | 71 | 70 |
| 29 Oct 22 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yHc | 9-5 p1 | 1/11 | Dee See Are (¾L) | 2/1F | 66 | 73 |
| 24 Sep 22 | Hay Haydock | 7f GS | 42yHc | 8-11 | 5/10 | Grey's Monument (7¾L) | 7/2 | 68 | 59 |
| 1 Sep 22 | Hay Haydock | 7f GF | 52yHc | 8-13 | 3/6 | Oscar's Sister (½L) | 9/2 | 67 | 67 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
5f Catterick winner last September; best run since when second at Ayr on Sunday; chance
29-762
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 66
Days: 1
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 24 | Ayr Ayr | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 10-7 | 2/8 | Pop Star (½L) | 15/2 | 66 | - |
| 18 Jun 24 | Cat Catterick | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-5 | 6/9 | Animate (4½L) | 11/2 | 68 | 63 |
| 30 May 24 | Crl Carlisle | 5f Sft | 5Hc | 10-11 | 7/11 | Lady Celia (4L) | 13/2 | 70 | 66 |
| 10 Nov 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 10-1 | 9/10 | Trabajo Detecho (14½L) | 9/1 | 70 | 32 |
| 20 Oct 23 | Red Redcar | 5f Hy | 5Hc | 9-9 | 2/11 | John Kirkup (nse) | 6/4F | 68 | 76 |
| 13 Oct 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 6Hc | 10-1 | 4/8 | Lady Celia (2½L) | 2/1F | 68 | 70 |
Verdict
In a tricky sprint handicap slight preference is for the well-drawn LEODIS DREAM, who was a good second over C&D two runs back.
Leodis Dream
Betting Forecast:
9/2 Paddy's Day,
5/1 Miss Brazen,
11/2 Woobay,
7/1 High Opinion,
10/1 Vadamiah,
Albegone,
11/1 Leodis Dream,
12/1 Muscika,
14/1 Soul Seeker,
Thornaby Pearl,
16/1 Drafted,
33/1 Rock Of England,
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