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1.40 Theakston Brewing Legends Since 1827 EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

• Distance/Going/Class: 6f, Good To Soft, Class 5.
• TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:
  1. Here Forever (Total: 292)
  2. Brave Traveller (Total: 227)

Horse	Recent Form Summary & Comments
Here Forever	Was green on debut, followed up by running fourth in a race superior to this one at Thirsk (6f, good). He was beaten 6l last time. He has a tongue-tie added for this race.
Brave Traveller	Started slowly but made up late ground when finishing fourth at Beverley (5f, soft), which was considered a promising start, although the horse in second was a 200-1 chance.

• Spotlight Verdict: This is much weaker than the race at Thirsk in which HERE FOREVER ran fourth, though Brave Traveller is well related and there were positives to take out of his run at Beverley.
• Race Statistics:
  • Age Groups: All runners are 2yo.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not explicitly listed for this specific race type.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): G Boughey 4-34, B Smart 2-44.
• Assessment of Top Two:
  • Here Forever:
    • Strengths: Highest rated (292). Previously ran in a stronger contest and the addition of a tongue-tie may prompt improvement. Expected to be the one to beat.
    • Weaknesses: Still yet to break his maiden. Was beaten 6l in his most recent run.
    • Suitability: Proven over 6f on good ground.
  • Brave Traveller:
    • Strengths: Second highest rated (227). Showed promise on debut.
    • Weaknesses: Started slowly on debut.
    • Suitability: Experience gained over 5f; untested over 6f.

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2.15 Lloyd Landrover Ripon Nursery

• Distance/Going/Class: 1m, Good To Soft, Class 5.
• TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:
  1. Zooter (Total: 285)
  2. Conjecture (Total: 261)

Horse	Recent Form Summary & Comments
Zooter	Has delivered solid races since he raced in the Chesham Stakes and appears open to the most improvement.
Conjecture	Has run six times in non-handicaps without winning. He is considered more consistent than progressive, and cheekpieces did not bring about the necessary improvement in previous runs.

• Spotlight Verdict: This may go to ZOOTER who has run solid races since flying too high in the Chesham and he looks open to the most improvement. Bearin Up has her sights lowered and she’s second choice ahead of Assaranca.
• Race Statistics:
  • Age Groups: All runners are 2yo.
  • Fate of Favourites: 3311.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Tim Easterby 1-0-6, Richard Hannon 0-1-1.
• Assessment of Top Two:
  • Zooter:
    • Strengths: Highest rated (285). Potential for significant progression given his solid runs following high-level assignments (Chesham).
    • Weaknesses: None explicitly detailed regarding conditions or track.
    • Suitability: Well-suited to the 1m nursery distance.
  • Conjecture:
    • Strengths: Second highest rated (261). Consistent performer.
    • Weaknesses: Has yet to win after six non-handicap runs; lack of progress noted; ineffective in cheekpieces previously.
    • Suitability: Runs consistently over the distance.

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2.50 Taylor Wimpey Fountains Walk Handicap

• Distance/Going/Class: 5f, Good To Soft, Class 4.
• TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:
  1. Gold Star Hero (IRE) (Total: 292)
  2. Smart Vision (Total: 286)

Horse	Recent Form Summary & Comments
Gold Star Hero (IRE)	Returned to form impressively by winning a 5f Class 4 race at Yarmouth 11 days ago (good to soft). A 4lb penalty is not expected to prevent him from running another strong race.
Smart Vision	A prominent racer who is in good form, winning by making all at Beverley last month (5f, good to firm) and running close at Chester last week (5f, heavy). This is his first visit to Ripon.

• Spotlight Verdict: VINCE L’AMOUR (nap) was only picked off close home at Ayr last week and he can gain compensation. Gold Star Hero is feared most, with Illusionist perhaps the pick of those drawn high.
• Race Statistics:
  • Age Groups: 3yo 2-4-25, 4yo+ 8-16-82.
  • Fate of Favourites: 1012131613.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Paul Midgley 3-2-15, Jennie Candlish 1-0-1, Tim Easterby 1-3-18, Bryan Smart 0-1-3.
• Assessment of Top Two:
  • Gold Star Hero (IRE):
    • Strengths: Highest rated (292). Excellent recent form, including a win under a penalty which suggests he is currently well placed.
    • Weaknesses: Needs to handle the Ripon track on his first visit. (This information is inferred, as Smart Vision’s debut is noted, but Gold Star Hero’s specific history is not detailed)
    • Suitability: Proven at 5f.
  • Smart Vision:
    • Strengths: Second highest rated (286). High recent form on varying ground, suggesting versatility.
    • Weaknesses: This is his first time running at Ripon.
    • Suitability: Proven prominent runner over 5f.

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3.25 Ripon Cathedral City Of The Dales Handicap

• Distance/Going/Class: 6f, Good To Soft, Class 2.
• TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:Note: The official TimeWise Master Total column scores for the top-rated horses in this race are not explicitly listed in the source excerpts. The following rankings are based on the highest-rated horses presented in the available data segment and analysis, and their relative historical marks.
  1. Korker (Highest OR/Highest Class Rating listed in the segment: 98 OR)
  2. Another Baar (High RPR 107/High Recent Form)

Horse	Recent Form Summary & Comments
Korker	Is hard to win with due to a frequent pattern of slow starts. This is the first time his handicap mark has dropped below 100 since May 2022. A big run is possible if he handles the track’s undulations.
Another Baar	Three-time course winner, including two comfortable wins over 5f in September (on good to firm and heavy). He is thriving, but now runs off a mark 24lb higher than his previous winning mark.

• Spotlight Verdict: Fiercely competitive and likely to be run at a strong pace. Korker has to prove himself on the undulations but this is the first time his mark has dipped below 100 in over three years and he can’t be discounted… EYE OF DUBAI (tentatively preferred) ran a fine race at Ayr last week and is tentatively preferred.
• Race Statistics:
  • Age Groups: 3yo 2-3-15, 4yo+ 8-15-90.
  • Fate of Favourites: 0152331550.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): John & Sean Quinn 1-0-1, Kevin Ryan 1-1-4, Richard Fahey 1-0-7, Tim Easterby 1-5-19, Ben Haslam 0-1-3, Bryan Smart 0-4-5, Grant Tuer 0-1-3.
• Assessment of Top Two (Based on implied quality):
  • Korker:
    • Strengths: Mark is manageable (below 100 OR). Proven Group-level calibre when younger.
    • Weaknesses: Frequent slow starts; needs to handle Ripon’s undulations.
    • Suitability: Standard 6f distance.
  • Another Baar:
    • Strengths: Thriving horse having won three times recently, including course wins. Versatile across different ground conditions.
    • Weaknesses: Has incurred a significant penalty (24lb higher). Previous course wins were over 5f, now running at 6f.
    • Suitability: Good track form, but slightly stretching the distance.

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4.00 Michael Raby Memorial Handicap

• Distance/Going/Class: 6f, Good To Soft, Class 6.
• TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:
  1. Annie Edson Taylor (Total: 265)
  2. Eldeyaar (IRE) (Total: 203)

Horse	Recent Form Summary & Comments
Annie Edson Taylor	Has run two strong races since blinkers were applied (including a win and a second at Redcar). Her two highest RPRs have come over C&D, suggesting the return to Ripon will pique her interest. Held off her revised mark twice since the blinker change.
Eldeyaar (IRE)	Two of his three turf wins have been achieved over C&D. He ran a good second at Wolverhampton 25 days ago. He is versatile concerning the weather and is expected to make a bold bid.

• Spotlight Verdict: Annie Edson Taylor has run two fine races since blinkers went on and she still looks to be well treated but BIG APPLE JACK is preferred. The return to both 6f and Class 6 company can see him build on some promising runs this year.
• Race Statistics:
  • Age Groups: 3yo 1-1-11, 4yo+ 4-9-34.
  • Fate of Favourites: 22454.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Antony Brittain 1-0-1, Peter Niven 1-0-3, Tim Easterby 1-3-13, Michael & David Easterby 0-1-1.
• Assessment of Top Two:
  • Annie Edson Taylor:
    • Strengths: Highest rated (265). Proven C&D form (two highest RPRs here). New headgear (blinkers) brought significant improvement.
    • Weaknesses: Has found winning difficult on a revised mark since the blinkers were applied.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable C&D conditions.
  • Eldeyaar (IRE):
    • Strengths: Proven C&D winner. Recent good AW form. Ground versatile.
    • Weaknesses: Lower TWM rating (203).
    • Suitability: Highly suitable C&D conditions.

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4.40 Thank You To Our Groundstaff Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

• Distance/Going/Class: 1m 4f 10y, Good To Soft, Class 5.
• TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:
  1. Aequitas (FR) (Total: 377)
  2. Drivers Pick (IRE) (Total: 39)

Horse	Recent Form Summary & Comments
Aequitas (FR)	Won a muddling four-runner novice at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm), beating a long odds-on favourite. This form should not be taken at face value, but he is considered the safest option.
Drivers Pick (IRE)	Previously demonstrated notable form in France, running well over 1m4f last September (heavy ground; effective on good to soft). He sets the standard but has been absent for a year.

• Spotlight Verdict: Driver’s Pick had some notable form in France but how effective he’ll be after a year on the sidelines is unknown. AEQUITAS (nap) won a muddling race at Hamilton last time but probably offers the safest option in a tricky contest.
• Race Statistics:
  • Age Groups: 3yo 7-6-35, 4yo+ 0-2-11.
  • Fate of Favourites: 2111132.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): D O’Meara 34-262, O Greenall & J Guerriero 0-3, C Grant 0-0.
• Assessment of Top Two:
  • Aequitas (FR):
    • Strengths: Highest rated (377). Recent winner; arguably the safest option based on current fitness.
    • Weaknesses: The quality of his previous win is questionable (muddling race).
    • Suitability: Proven over 1m3f.
  • Drivers Pick (IRE):
    • Strengths: Sets the strongest formal standard based on French form. Proven over 1m4f.
    • Weaknesses: Significant layoff (one year); current fitness and ability are questionable. Low current rating (39).
    • Suitability: Proven over 1m4f, handles good to soft ground.

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5.15 Season Finale, Last Chance For 2025 Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

• Distance/Going/Class: 2m, Good To Soft, Class 4.
• TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:
  1. Marbuzet (Total: 275)
  2. It’s All About You (IRE) (Total: 273)

Horse	Recent Form Summary & Comments
Marbuzet	Has been a consistently good performer this season. He would have won more easily off only 2lb lower at Chester if he had been given a clearer run.
It’s All About You (IRE)	Game winner of a 2m handicap on fast ground at Chester. He is only 3lb higher than for that recent win. Also ran fourth back over hurdles. He handles any ground conditions.

• Spotlight Verdict: Sawgrass (second choice) and The Crafty Mole have very solid claims but MARBUZET has given his running more often than not this season and he would have won more easily off only 2lb lower at Chester had he been given a clearer run.
• Race Statistics:
  • Age Groups: 3yo 1-0-2, 4yo+ 2-3-18.
  • Fate of Favourites: 612.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): John Berry 1-0-1, Tim Easterby 0-1-3.
• Assessment of Top Two:
  • Marbuzet:
    • Strengths: Highest rated (275). Highly reliable and consistent form this season. Suggestion that he is well treated relative to his true ability following interference last time.
    • Weaknesses: None explicitly noted.
    • Suitability: Proven at 2m.
  • It’s All About You (IRE):
    • Strengths: Second highest rated (273). Proven winner at this level recently (2m handicap). Ground versatile.
    • Weaknesses: Only marginally higher in the weights, meaning little margin for error.
    • Suitability: Proven at 2m.