Ripon

Tomorrow, July 19, 2025FlatClass 61m

PINK AZALEA was much improved when successful on handicap debut last time and is proven on a softer surface, should the rainfall materialise. She's preferred to Groundhog who arrives on the back of a career-best effort but may not get such a strong pace to aim at here, while Captain Cess has some solid form and should benefit from the application of headgear. Sweet Kiss could be the improver on handicap debut and is worth noting for market support.

  • Pink Azalea
  • Groundhog
  • Captain Cess
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 1. Epicurian Lad
    J: Oisin James OrrT: Richard Fahey
    F: 3-4465363
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    60
    Days Since Last Run:
    7
    Verdict
    Maiden ran a creditable third of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm, 12/1) 7 days ago, reverted to more patient tactics but having to come from further back than the others who hit the frame. Cheekpieces back on and no surprise to see him run well again.
  • 2. Captain Cess
    J: Joe LeavyT: Adrian Wintle
    F: 973-33
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    59
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Form of penultimate placed effort at Bath has worked out well with 4 subsequent winners and he could have been another but for hanging left when third of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 48 days ago. Addition of cheekpieces can only be a positive. Merits serious consideration.
  • 3. Groundhog
    J: Joe FanningT: David & Nicola Barron
    F: 005-3822
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    59
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced sort has improved for the switch to handicaps and posted his best effort (held up in a strongly-run race) when good second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 5/1) 30 days ago. Doesn't look to be as much pace on here but still entitled to plenty of respect.
  • 4. Pink Azalea
    J: Josephine GordonT: John & Sean Quinn
    F: 7-901
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    57
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Improved markedly from maiden form (following 10 weeks off) when winning 8-runner handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, heavy, 9/1) 14 days ago, notably strong at the finish. Remains open to further progress.
  • 5. Sweet Kiss
    J: David AllanT: Tim Easterby
    F: 548
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    57
    Days Since Last Run:
    68
    Verdict
    Looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind, not persevered with over 7f at Catterick last time having been denied a clear run. Will be suited by 1m and there could well be better to come now handicapping.
  • 6. Rajlakshmi
    J: Elizabeth GaleT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
    F: 9-687
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    57
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Ran to a poor level on handicap debut when seventh of 8 in handicap at Redcar (7f, firm) 29 days ago. Needs more.
  • 7. Passchendaele
    J: David NolanT: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood
    F: 700
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    56
    Days Since Last Run:
    68
    Verdict
    Showed little in maidens (at long odds) and needs to show marked improvement now upped in trip on handicap debut.
  • 8. Hazy Bela
    J: James SullivanT: Ivan Furtado
    F: 78676
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    46
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Again looked limited when sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 19 days ago. Significantly back down in trip but plenty to find from 1 lb out of the handicap.
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