Pace Forecast: Very Strong

Course Profile: At this trip, prominent runners usually dominate at Ripon. However, with a strongly run race forecast, hold-up types may be favoured, notably PADISHAKH over front-runners like EY UP ITS THE BOSS.

Field Size: 12 runners (Big Meeting is a non-runner)



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Leading Contenders

PADISHAKH (FR) (Edward Bethell / P.J. McDonald)

Profile: Landed a gamble on stable debut at Nottingham (1m½f) after switching from O’Meara. Shaped very well, waiting for room before finishing strongly.

Tactical Fit: Strong pace will suit his usual hold-up style.

Form: Won off 89, only nudged up 2lb.

Rating: 9/10


HAVE SECRET (IRE) (Richard Fahey / Billy Garritty)

Profile: Progressive Ripon CD winner in April (beat Financer easily). Ran well again at York last time, staying on from off the pace.

Trainer Form: Fahey currently cold; slight concern.

Rating: 8/10


LET’S DREAM (Michael Bell / Kevin Stott)

Profile: Lightly raced. Won at Chester last time but got a dream run on the rail; may have been flattered.

Tactical Angle: Can race close-up, but strong pace may test that.

Rating: 7.5/10



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Main Dangers & Each-Way Prospects

TOUCH THE MOON (IRE) (George Scott / Darragh Keenan)

Profile: Dual Bahrain winner. 3rd here last time after getting a soft lead.

Pace Concern: Strong tempo may not suit his on-speed style.

Rating: 7/10


ARTHUR’S REALM (IRE) (Ed Dunlop / Daniel Tudhope)

Form: Better last time in a 21-runner Doncaster handicap. Course winner.

Drawn well and tactically adaptable.

Rating: 7/10


FIRST VIEW (IRE) (Saeed bin Suroor / Charlie Bennett)

Profile: Ex-Dubai campaigner, bit below best last time but had been competitive at Meydan.

Could strip fitter here.

Rating: 6.5/10


TITIAN (IRE) (Julie Camacho / Cam Hardie)

2024 winner of this race off 78. Same mark today after wind surgery.

Layoff (160 days) is a slight question, but trainer knows how to ready him.

Rating: 6.5/10



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Pace Vulnerable or Questionable Profiles

EY UP ITS THE BOSS: Strong pace against him, fading late last time. (Rating: 4.5/10)

FINANCER: Needs a softer lead than he’ll get here. (Rating: 5/10)

YORKSHIRE LADY: Out of form over hurdles and on flat this term. (Rating: 4/10)

HIGH POINT: Early pace angle but has gone off the boil since switch to new yard. (Rating: 4/10)



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Each-Way Options (12 runners)

ARTHUR’S REALM – good value if bouncing off latest Doncaster run

TITIAN – course winner, back on same mark, might go under radar

FIRST VIEW – place angle if market vibes are positive



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Private Tissue Estimate

PADISHAKH – 3/1

HAVE SECRET – 9/2

LET’S DREAM – 11/2

ARTHUR’S REALM – 7/1

TOUCH THE MOON – 15/2

FIRST VIEW / TITIAN – 10/1

Others – 16/1+