Ripon

Tomorrow, July 19, 2025FlatClass 21m4f

THE REVEREND shaped with plenty of encouragement (with headgear left off) on reappearance at York in May and racing from a potentially lenient mark, he makes plenty of appeal with cheekpieces refitted and plenty of rain forecast. Despite flattering to deceive last time Per Contra has been in good form and appeals at the main danger stepping back up in distance, while Fox Journey has been given a chance by the handicapper if he can rediscover the form he showed for Sir Michael Stoute.

  • The Reverend
  • Per Contra
  • Fox Journey
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
  • 1. The Reverend
    J: Daniel TudhopeT: William Haggas
    F: 1/22149-5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    66
    Verdict
    Impressive winner on his handicap debut at Ascot in September and shaped well back up n trip (strong in the betting returning from 7 months off) when fifth of 12 in handicap at York (11.8f, good, 2/1) 66 days ago. On a good mark and can open his account for the season with cheekpieces back on.
  • 2. Fox Journey
    J: Kevin StottT: Kevin Ryan
    F: 107663-06
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Useful winner over this trip for Sir Michael Stoute but again below form on second start for new connections when sixth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Handicapper has given him a chance though.
  • 3. Per Contra
    J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
    F: 786-65335
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    3-time winner for Ollie Sangster has shown improved form for this yard without managing to get his head in front, for all he did somewhat flatter to deceive (led on bridle 2 out, found less than expected) when fifth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, soft) 24 days ago. Should be competitive.
  • 4. Ludos Landing
    J: Joe FanningT: Charlie Johnston
    F: 01400-351
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Well positioned and resumed winning ways back down to his last winning mark when landing a 6-runner handicap at Thirsk (12f, good) 43 days ago, always holding on. Only 2 lb higher but this is a tougher task upped in grade.
  • 5. Tribal Wisdom
    J: Andrew MullenT: Ian Williams
    F: 55-278325
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    8-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    75
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Tasted success 3 times on AW during a busy 2024 campaign and he comes here having returned to form on turf in recent weeks, poorly placed when fifth of 9 in handicap at Ascot (10f, firm, 20/1) 8 days ago. Unproven over trip and has more on his plate from 3 lb out of the handicap here.
  • 6. Woodstock City
    J: Joe LeavyT: Ian Williams
    F: 655-74283
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    75
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Course winner wasted no time getting back to form when respectable third of 8 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Eligible for lesser races than this and faces no easy task from 3 lb out of the handicap.
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