Ripon
Saturday, May 10, 2025FlatClass 55f
Verdict
Verdict
With the visor back on, REIGNING PROFIT built on his previous promise this year when scoring easily at Pontefract 9 days ago and a penalty might not be enough to prevent him following up in his current form. The Coffee Pod is feared most with his recent run behind him, while Birkenhead could also go well having returned to winning ways on his latest outing.
Reigning Profit
The Coffee Pod
Birkenhead
5f Hcap
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 4. The Coffee PodJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Richard HannonF: 8054243-5
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictWinner at York last summer. After 5 months off (gelded), shaped as if needing the run when fifth of 11 in handicap at Epsom (5f, good to firm, 5/1) 17 days ago. Can make his presence felt from 2 lb below his last winning mark. - 1. Reigning ProfitJ: James SullivanT: Ruth CarrF: 700-53231
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictWinner of this race in 2023 and built on run of placed efforts this year with a ready success in 9-runner handicap at Pontefract (5f, good, 10/3) 9 days ago. Is 2 lb well-in under a penalty and looks to hold leading claims. 
3. AbateJ: Laura CoughlanT: Adrian NichollsF: 737806-24- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictSixteen runs since last win in 2023 but encouraging second at Doncaster (5f) on return. Not discredited when fourth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 11/4) 17 days ago and he's capable of getting involved from his reduced mark.
2. High OpinionJ: Paul MulrennanT: Bryan SmartF: 1144126-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictSuccessful 3 times in 2024, including at this C&D in August. Probably needed the run after 6 months off when eleventh of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago, so he's not discounted back here.
6. ProfiteerJ: David AllanT: Tim EasterbyF: 2228115-8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictEnded last year in good form, recording back-to-back wins at Pontefract (both at 5f) in October. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 7/1) on return 17 days ago, but could take a step forward with yard going well.- 5. BirkenheadJ: David NolanT: Paul MidgleyF: 1013-8581
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictThree-time winner last year and opened account for the current campaign when making all in 13-runner handicap (18/1) at Catterick (5f, good) 16 days ago. Back up in grade but he can make another bold bid. 
7. BetweenthesticksJ: Joanna MasonT: Ruth CarrF: 9619-7219- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictGained second win for current yard when making all at Nottingham in April. However, failed to repeat that effort when ninth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago.
8. Lettuce LeafJ: Andrew ElliottT: Tom TateF: 445/30290-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 169
VerdictBest effort when runner-up at Pontefract last summer. Not in the same form in only 2 starts since, though, again slowly away when last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 33/1) in November. Has something to find on reappearance.- Unnamed Favourite
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