Ripon
Tomorrow, April 26, 2025FlatClass 21m4f
Verdict
Verdict
KNIGHTSWOOD confirmed his well-being when runner-up to a less-exposed rival on reappearance at Thirsk 2 weeks ago, and he may be able to take advantage of his falling handicap mark. Percy Shelley makes appeal on first run for James Owen, who so often improves new recruits, while Cabrera could be open to further progress as a 4-y-o.
Knightswood
Percy Shelley
Cabrera
1m4f Hcap
1m4f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Touch The MoonJ: Callum ShepherdT: George ScottF: 1/4531-130- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 64
VerdictWinner at Sakhir (Bahrain) in January. Below form fourteenth of 16 in 9f handicap at that track in February. Steps back up in trip but will need to find improvement.- 2. CabreraJ: Callum RodriguezT: Edward BethellF: 42231226-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 203
VerdictGot off the mark at Doncaster in July and finished last season with cheekpieces on for first time, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Newmarket (12f, good to soft), missing break. Chance if ready to roll on reappearance. 
3. Sam HawkensJ: Cieren FallonT: William HaggasF: 2/515445-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 211
VerdictHeavy ground maiden winner wasn't seen to best effect in two starts for William Haggas last season, fifth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (14f, heavy) latest. Has been gelded and could have more to offer as a 4-y-o.- 4. Percy ShelleyJ: Laura PearsonT: James OwenF: 67353625-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 210
VerdictUseful performer in France who was successful 3 times in 2022. Creditable placed efforts for David O'Meara last season and has joined yard who excel with new recruits. One to consider on return with cheekpieces refitted. - 5. KnightswoodJ: Joe FanningT: Charlie JohnstonF: 4457409-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner shaped with promise on return, chasing home a less-exposed winner when second of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good) 14 days ago. No surprise to see him capitalise on his falling handicap mark. 
6. DancingwithmyselfJ: Jason HartT: Michael BellF: 61/451146-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 199
VerdictLanded a double at this track last season (latter coming over C&D) and ran with credit subsequently. May not have been seen to best effect over a longer trip/heavy ground on final run last year. Could bounce back.
7. Flickering HaloJ: Cam HardieT: Tim EasterbyF: 16932560-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 231
VerdictProgress levelled off last season, cheekpieces on for first time, last of 10 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good, 28/1) on final outing. Bit to prove on comeback.- Unnamed Favourite
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