Ripon
Sunday, April 27, 2025FlatClass 25f
Verdict
Verdict
VENTURA EXPRESS is just 1 lb above his last successful mark and would certainly have finished closer than fifth with a clear run at Pontefract 3 weeks ago, He looks ready to strike, with Venture Capital, who was behind the selection that day but almost certainly needed the run, feared most, ahead of Pilgrim.
Ventura Express
Venture Capital
Pilgrim
5f Hcap
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 4. Venture CapitalJ: Shane GrayT: Kevin RyanF: 6812134-9
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictProgressive on the whole in 2024 and though sent off 4/1, he shaped as though in need of the run when ninth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 18 days ago. Expected to be bang there with that under his belt. - 6. Ventura ExpressJ: Kieran O'NeillT: Paul MidgleyF: 163763-25
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictUnlucky not to finish closer when fifth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good, 5/2) 18 days ago given he was hampered. Makor player from same mark. - 2. PilgrimJ: Joe FanningT: David & Nicola BarronF: 1/0311000-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 182
VerdictSeriously progressive last summer, supplementing his Musselburgh win in 18-runner handicap at Royal Ascot. Assessor in control after in 2024, twelfth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy, 11/1). Off 6 months but he may do even better this year. 
1. Tees SpiritJ: Harrison ShawT: Adrian NichollsF: 0190317-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 63
VerdictCourse winner. Nine wins from 35 Flat runs. Three wins from 10 runs last year. 12½ lengths tenth of 11 to Clarendon House in listed race at Southwell (5f, 40/1) 63 days ago. Off since but will surely run closer to form this time back on turf/handicap company.
3. Vintage ClaretsJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 801210-07- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictLatest win at Catterick in October. Failed to beat rival both starts but should be at peak fitness now and he's edging towards that successful mark.
5. Manila ScouseJ: Amie WaughT: Tim EasterbyF: 2401000-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictLast of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good, 22/1) 18 days ago. That was a low-key reappearance but he will at least strip fitter for that.
7. MondammejJ: Cam HardieT: Antony BrittainF: 11630346- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictSixth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 9/1) 37 days ago. Others more persuasive from just out of the weights back on turf.- Unnamed Favourite
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