Ripon
Today, April 17, 2025FlatClass 41mGood
Verdict
Verdict
C&D winner ON THE RIVER enjoyed a highly-productive 2024, winning 4 times and, having won first time out previously he could be worth siding with on return, with his rider able to claim a valuable 3 lb off his back. Dutch Decoy ended last season below his best but lurks on a handy mark as a result and he's a threat if ready to roll back from 6 months off. Course specialist Garden Oasis is another to consider.
On The River
Dutch Decoy
Garden Oasis
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. On The RiverJ: Warren FentimanT: Harriet BethellF: 14840113-
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 167
VerdictC&D winner who had an excellent 2024, gaining a fourth success of the campaign at Haydock (1m, heavy) in October. Far from disgraced despite seemingly finding stamina stretched when third of 4 in handicap at Newmarket (10f) on final start and respected on return under promising young rider. 
3. BowoodJ: Elle-May CrootT: Ivan FurtadoF: 110622-40- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 84
VerdictMade an excellent start for this yard, the second leg of his hat-trick coming over C&D in August. Not at quite the same level in a couple of AW starts earlier this year but his present mark does demand that bit more back on turf.- 2. Dutch DecoyJ: Archie YoungT: Charlie JohnstonF: 05324600-
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 187
VerdictTough, useful handicapper who ran right up to his best when runner-up in Golden Mile at Goodwood in August. Ended the season below his best but the assessor has given him a chance on return and he's certainly worth a second look back from 6 months off. - 6. Garden OasisJ: Jake DicksonT: Tim EasterbyF: 32123263-
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 210
Verdict6-time C&D winner who was successful twice here during a productive 2024, ending the campaign with a good third in a first-time visor in 12-runner handicap at Pontefract (1m) in September. Likely he'll give another good account returned to this venue. Cheekpieces back on. 
7. Overnight OatsJ: Mason PaetelT: James OwenF: 51218510- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictHad a highly-productive AW campaign, his Southwell victory last month his seventh since November. In need of stronger gallop (pulled hard) when down the field back at that venue 13 days ago and he appeals as the type to bounce back.
4. YermanthereJ: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Tim EasterbyF: 00981600-- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 184
VerdictCapitalised on an easing mark down in class when narrowly prevailing in 9-runner handicap at Carlisle (6.9f) in August. Unable to replicate that in trio of starts thereafter however, albeit seemingly not 100% when well-beaten last of 10 at Leicester on final outing.
8. Broken SpearJ: Rhys ElliottT: Tony Coyle & Kaine WoodF: 067-33134- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictLatest win at Newcastle in March. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 15 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Any easing of the ground will aid his cause back on turf/returned to this longer trip.
5. PisanelloJ: C. HorganT: David O'MearaF: 91330907-- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 199
VerdictCapitalised on reduced mark when landing 14-runner handicap at York (8.8f) last June. Respectable placed efforts next 2 starts but he ended the campaign on a low-key note, fitting of a visor not having desired effect when seventh of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f) in September.- Unnamed Favourite
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