GB - Ripon - Race 4

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Soft

19.0K

VIEW

Verdict

A wide-open sprint handicap with several in with a shout and it's WILD CLARY who gets the nod on the back of his recent Kempton effort. Sixtygeesbaby is lightly raced and can prove second best, while Great St Wilfrid winner Intervention and course specialist Fortamour can fight it out for minor money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Steadily progressive during 2025, finishing out of the places only once. Shaped encouragingly when fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 7/1) on reappearance 19 days ago. There's every reason to suggest he can build on that and finally open his account in handicaps down in grade. 1st Pick 5 Wild Clary (Ire) Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Richard Hannon J: Joe Leavy T: Richard Hannon	99	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Steadily progressive during 2025, finishing out of the places only once. Shaped encouragingly when fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 7/1) on reappearance 19 days ago. There's every reason to suggest he can build on that and finally open his account in handicaps down in grade.
1	Developed into a useful performer for Tom Clover last year, winning a novice on reappearance. Had excuses racing on disadvantaged side of track on first run for new yard when eighth of 19 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Looks the sort of recruit this yard do well with. 2nd Pick 1 Sixtygeesbaby (Ire) Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: David O'meara J: Mark Winn T: David O'meara	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Developed into a useful performer for Tom Clover last year, winning a novice on reappearance. Had excuses racing on disadvantaged side of track on first run for new yard when eighth of 19 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Looks the sort of recruit this yard do well with.
6	Was kept busy last year and recorded 4 wins, including the Great St Wilfrid Handicap over C&D. Took a step back in right direction when fourth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 13 days ago. Has another change of headgear with the visor back on for turf return. 3rd Pick 6 Intervention Jockey: Mason Paetel Trainer: Michael Appleby J: Mason Paetel T: Michael Appleby	96	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Was kept busy last year and recorded 4 wins, including the Great St Wilfrid Handicap over C&D. Took a step back in right direction when fourth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 13 days ago. Has another change of headgear with the visor back on for turf return.

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