Ripon
Tomorrow, July 19, 2025FlatClass 41m
Verdict
Verdict
Little to separate most of these but PALADIN ran right up to form despite being unable to land the hat-trick at Pontefract earlier this month and there could well be another win in him from this sort of mark. He's marginally preferred to Duke's Command who's entitled to go close if bouncing back with a hood refitted, while 2024 winner On the River should again give a good account.
Paladin
Dukes Command
On The River
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Dukes CommandJ: David NolanT: David O'MearaF: 622/7128
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictWinner at Doncaster in first time hood and improved in defeat when runner-up at Haydock last month. Proved a disappointment without the hood when eighth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good, 11/2) 2 days ago. Hood back on and should be more competitive if coping with quick turnaround. - 9. PaladinJ: Joe FanningT: Charlie JohnstonF: 4/46471-15
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictCareer best (second leg of a double) when winning 11-runner handicap at Wetherby (8f) and again ran well when fifth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 11 days ago, better placed than most. Still remains of interest off this mark. 
4. BarleyJ: S. B. KirraneT: Tim EasterbyF: 835-55202- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictThirteen runs since last win in 2024 but unlucky to bump into one on two of last 3 starts, including when second of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, good, 14/1) 21 days ago, pulling clear of rest. Should give another good account.- 2. On The RiverJ: Oisin James OrrT: Harriet BethellF: 13-267814
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict2024 winner of this race came with a strong run to lead on the line in the Carlisle Bell and again shaped as though still in form over the same C&D when fourth of 11 in handicap (8/1) (7.8f, heavy) 14 days ago. No surprise to see him in the mix again. 
8. Cosmos RajJ: C. HorganT: David O'MearaF: 22121252- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
Verdict3-time C&D winner (latest win here in May) takes his racing really well and again ran creditably when second of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to firm) 19 days ago, no match for winner. Entitled to run well again.
6. Garden OasisJ: David AllanT: Tim EasterbyF: 3263-4116- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
Verdict7-time C&D winner (also runner-up in this race last year) shaped as if still in good form when bidding for the hat-trick last time, finishing sixth of 11 in handicap at York (8.8f, good to firm) 35 days ago, undone by rise in weights and slightly deeper race. Respected returning to this track.
3. Brave EmpireJ: James SullivanT: Ivan FurtadoF: 1600-0744- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictUseful winner for Roger Varian and got back on track second start for new connections but failed to build on that when fourth of 6 in handicap (7/1) at Epsom (7f, good to firm) 2 days ago. Remains to be seen if he can bounce back turned out quickly.
7. RevichJ: Joe LeavyT: Adrian WintleF: 000066-89- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictUseful in his prime for Richard Spencer but has made a low-key start for new connections. Refitting of a visor needs to spark a revival.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
5. First ViewJ: Non RunnerT: Saeed bin SuroorF: 20/02-4879- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51