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RIPON
18 May 2025
Sunday 18th May
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Sterne Properties Supporting Yorkshire Wooden Spoon Apprentice Handicap (Class 6) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Stands' side
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Third over 7f on seasonal debut but two lesser efforts followed (7f/1m); risky back at 5f
89-360
Age: 5
Weight: 10-0
OR: 65
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Thi Thirsk | 8f Gd | 5Hc | 9-3 | 12/15 | Visibility (10½L) | 16/1 | 67 | 50 |
| 23 Apr 25 | Cat Catterick | 7f GF | 5Hc | 9-0 | 6/9 | Capital Guarantee (6L) | 5/1 | 68 | 64 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Lei Leicester | 7f GF | 5Hc | 9-3 | 3/7 | Gincident (1¾L) | 8/1 | 69 | 73 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Red Redcar | 7f Sft | 5Hc | 9-8 | 9/9 | Ey Up Its Jazz (12L) | 9/1 | 71 | 48 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 9-5 | 8/11 | Lowton (15½L) | 15/2 | 69 | 40 |
| 21 Oct 24 | Pon Pontefract | 5f Sft | 4Hc | 8-11 | 2/10 | Profiteer (hd) | 9/2 | 69 | 77 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Third off 2lb higher at Wetherby last month and also ran well on latest outing; big player
2-7038
Age: 4
Weight: 9-13
OR: 64
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 25 | Bev Beverley | 5f GF | 4Hc | 8-11 | 8/13 | Hover On The Wind (2¾L) | 8/1 | 66 | 66 |
| 27 Apr 25 | Wet Wetherby | 5.5f GF | 5Hc | 9-6 | 3/10 | Northcliff (2¾L) | 4/1F | 66 | 70 |
| 13 Apr 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 8-13 | 11/14 | Only Spoofing (9¼L) | 15/2 | 68 | 44 |
| 30 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-6 | 7/17 | Thunder Star (2½L) | 11/1 | 69 | 72 |
| 14 Oct 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f GS | 5Hc | 9-6 | 2/11 | South Parade (1½L) | 11/1 | 69 | 77 |
| 18 Sep 24 | Bev Beverley | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-0 | 3/10 | Elegant Erin (1½L) | 11/4F | 69 | 74 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
In-form 4yo who scored off 3lb lower at Redcar this month; respected
22-321
Age: 4
Weight: 9-12
OR: 63
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 25 | Red Redcar | 5f GF | 6Hc | 9-9 p | 1/9 | Golden Rainbow (½L) | 7/2 | 60 | 71 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Not Nottingham | 5f Gd | 6Hc | 9-6 p | 2/7 | Betweenthesticks (nk) | 4/1 | 59 | 67 |
| 2 Apr 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Gd | 6Hc | 9-8 p | 3/10 | Kyber Crystal (¾L) | 7/1 | 59 | 66 |
| 18 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 p | 2/10 | Too Much (1¾L) | 11/2 | 59 | 67 |
| 1 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 63yHc | 9-1 p | 2/7 | Indivar (3¾L) | 11/2 | 57 | 62 |
| 24 Sep 24 | Bev Beverley | 5f Gd | 63yHc | 9-6 p1 | 2/12 | Ifonlytheycudtalk (hd) | 6/1 | 57 | 65 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Ended last season in good heart but would appeal more on slower ground
55633-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-11
OR: 62
Days: 194
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 24 | Red Redcar | 6f Sft | 6Hc | 9-3 | 3/10 | Taygar (1L) | 6/1 | 62 | 71 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Not Nottingham | 6f Sft | 5Hc | 9-1 | 3/8 | Bay Breeze (½L) | 9/2 | 62 | 69 |
| 7 Oct 24 | Pon Pontefract | 5f Sft | 5Hc | 9-5 v1 | 6/12 | Profiteer (5L) | 10/1 | 63 | 54 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Sft | 6Hc | 9-11 | 5/9 | Tilsworth Turf (5L) | 5/2J | 64 | 61 |
| 13 Sep 24 | Chs Chester | 6f Hy | 5Hc | 9-6 | 5/11 | Hallowed Time (1¼L) | 5/2F | 65 | 69 |
| 27 Aug 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-0 | 4/11 | Wreck It Ryley (3L) | 17/2 | 66 | 66 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Yet to strike form this season but scored over C&D off 6lb higher last June
27-677
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 60
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 25 | Don Doncaster | 5f GF | 5Hc | 8-12 h1 | 7/11 | Ancient Times (4L) | 20/1 | 62 | 57 |
| 8 Apr 25 | Pon Pontefract | 5f Gd | 6Hc | 9-8 | 7/10 | One More Dream (8¾L) | 6/1 | 64 | 45 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 8-10 | 6/8 | Monks Dream (4¾L) | 25/1 | 65 | 60 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-4 | 7/7 | Brummell (11L) | 9/2 | 65 | 44 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-2 | 2/10 | Dark Kestrel (1¾L) | 5/1 | 65 | 70 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-7 | 5/10 | Leodis Dream (2¼L) | 9/2 | 66 | 70 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Swooped late for 6f AW win last month; will need a strong pace to aim at over 5f
208331
Age: 11
Weight: 9-5
OR: 56
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 8-4 p | 1/7 | Al Barez (½L) | 12/1 | 66 | 74 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Red Redcar | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-9 p | 3/10 | Tickets (1L) | 7/2F | 55 | 60 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Not Nottingham | 5f Gd | 6Hc | 9-1 p | 3/7 | Betweenthesticks (1¼L) | 11/4 | 56 | 60 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 8-9 p | 8/8 | Whenthedealinsdone (5L) | 14/1 | 68 | 58 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-1 p | 10/11 | Mersea (3½L) | 13/2 | 67 | 62 |
| 17 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-4 p | 2/8 | Whenthedealinsdone (hd) | 7/1 | 67 | 75 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Made all on AW this month but recent 8lb rise asks quite a lot of him here
272401
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 55
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-2 p | 1/9 | Sir Benedict (2¾L) | 13/2 | 47 | 62 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Thi Thirsk | 6f Gd | 6Hc | 9-0 p | 13/17 | Emerald Army (14L) | 16/1 | 49 | 16 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 p | 4/9 | Thunderous Love (3¼L) | 13/2 | 49 | 47 |
| 20 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6 | 9-9 p | 2/7 | Doon The Glen (nse) | 5/2F | 48 | 55 |
| 6 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 p | 7/11 | Raft Up (3½L) | 4/1 | 48 | 46 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6 | 9-9 p | 2/10 | A Lady Forever (¾L) | 5/1 | 48 | 55 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Close third at Catterick on Monday and remains very well handicapped on 2024 form
645-73
Age: 5
Weight: 9-1
OR: 52
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 25 | Cat Catterick | 5f GF | 6Hc | 9-7 | 3/15 | Irish Dancer (¾L) | 11/4F | 52 | 58 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Thi Thirsk | 6f Gd | 6Hc | 9-8 | 7/17 | Emerald Army (6¾L) | 5/1F | 54 | 43 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Red Redcar | 6f Sft | 6Hc | 9-1 | 5/10 | Taygar (3L) | 4/1 | 55 | 57 |
| 29 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 6f Sft | 6Hc | 9-4 | 4/10 | Crocodile Power (1¼L) | 7/2 | 55 | 60 |
| 7 Oct 24 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Sft | 5Hc | 8-5 | 6/10 | Fine Interview (7¾L) | 12/1 | 57 | 48 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Sft | 6Hc | 9-2 | 3/9 | Tilsworth Turf (3¾L) | 6/1 | 58 | 59 |
Verdict
This ease in grade provides a good opening for GLORY HYDE (nap), who's now 2lb lower than when placed behind a big improver last month.
Glory Hyde
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Glory Hyde,
5/1 Another Baar,
Sergeant Mayer,
Thornaby Pearl,
8/1 Brian The Snail,
Canaria Queen,
10/1 Herakles,
Arlington
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