Ripon
Today, April 17, 2025FlatClass 51mGood
Verdict
Verdict
Progressive hat-trick seekers THE OUTLAW and Last Shamardal will likely come to the fore here, assuming that they'll both translate their all-weather form to turf. Choosing between them isn't easy and the percentage call is The Outlaw, who did the job well from the front at Kempton last time and perhaps the addition of blinkers will help eke out a bit more from him. Bebside is best of the rest, though it's still early days where Flagon Dry is concerned and he also needs a second look.
The Outlaw
Last Shamardal
Bebside
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. The OutlawJ: Hector CrouchT: Ralph BeckettF: 878-211
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 78
Verdict4/5, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 78 days ago, well on top finish. 7 lb rise may not be enough to stop him in this hat-trick bid, provided he proves equally effective back on turf. 
2. Flagon DryJ: Charles BishopT: Warren GreatrexF: 521-- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 175
VerdictThrice-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Won 12-runner maiden (11/2) at Southwell (8.1f), driven out. Off 175 days ahead of this handicap debut and while more is needed, he's far from exposed.- 3. Last ShamardalJ: George BassT: Jack ChannonF: 311
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictThrice-raced winner. 17/2, won 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 12 days ago. 3 lb rise fair enough this progressive type has to be feared in his bid for a third win in a row. 
4. Criminal ShoreJ: David NolanT: David O'MearaF: 44-9- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. 33/1, ninth of 11 in novice at Doncaster (7f, good) 18 days ago. Makes handicap debut and a sizeable step forward is needed.
6. Epicurian LadJ: Billy GarrittyT: Richard FaheyF: 9653-4- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 12 days ago, left with too much to do. Likely to find one or two too good once more.- 5. BebsideJ: David AllanT: Tim EasterbyF: 06344523-
- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 189
Verdict11/4, respectable third of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (10f), running on. Off 6 months and cheekpieces on for the first time here. Should be in the shake up if raring to go. 
7. That Lucas FellaJ: Cam HardieT: Iain JardineF: 9447-4- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 16/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good) 15 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
8. Orchestral WaveJ: Andrew MullenT: Iain JardineF: 833-988- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictLast of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 80/1) 28 days ago, slowly away. Makes turf debut and tongue strap on for 1st time. Readily passed over.- Unnamed Favourite
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