GB - Ripon - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

20.5K

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Verdict

JIMMY SPEAKING has returned an improved performer in 2026 and emerged with credit having raced up with a strong gallop in a higher grade than this at Epsom last time. He's preferred to Cadarn, who retains handicapping scope on the back of his shock York win, and recent C&D winner Jesmond Dawn.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Cadarn (Ire) Jockey: Shane Gray Trainer: Kevin Ryan J: Shane Gray T: Kevin Ryan	98	-	-	-	29%	5/2
2	1st Pick 2 Jimmy Speaking Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Trainer: Chris Dwyer J: Silvestre De Sousa T: Chris Dwyer	97	-	-	-	19%	9/2
3	3 Farasi Lane (Ire) Jockey: Aiden Brookes Trainer: Micky Hammond J: Aiden Brookes T: Micky Hammond	91	-	-	-	15%	6/1
4	4 Sir Paul Ramsey Jockey: Jack Callan Trainer: Charlie Johnston J: Jack Callan T: Charlie Johnston	92	-	-	-	7%	15/1
5	5 Ben Lawers Jockey: Harry Russell Trainer: Simon Waugh J: Harry Russell T: Simon Waugh	88	-	-	-	5%	20/1
6	6 Garden Oasis Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	100	-	-	-	12%	8/1
7	3rd Pick 7 Jesmond Dawn (Ire) Jockey: Andrew Mullen Trainer: Grant Tuer J: Andrew Mullen T: Grant Tuer	97	-	-	-	34%	2/1

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

Stewards

The officials watching every race at a meet to enforce the rules.