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15:20 Ripon

Saturday 17 August 2024

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William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap

Off time: 15:22 | Winning time: 1m 9.53s

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(6)

Ramazan¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: O McSweeney⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 103| D

8/1

Second in last year's Ayr Gold Cup and underlined he's a force in top handicaps when runner-up in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f) in May. Failed to hit the same heights at Group 3 level after but shaped as though in top form when eighth in the Stewards' Cup a fortnight ago. Major player.

Form: 2-22878

(9)

Magical Spirit^p⁴⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 93| CD

50/1

C&D winner early in his career and well prepared to make a winning reappearance at Doncaster in April. 50/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces back on in quest to bounce back.

Form: 006-100

(14)

Manila Scouse^t⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 90| D

16/1

Better than ever when landing handicap at Chepstow for the second time (5.1f, good to soft) 9 days ago, by 1¾ lengths from Radio Goo Goo, well on top finish. Equally effective over 6f but revised mark asks a new question.

Form: 172401

(19)

Mr Wagyu^v¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 8-13| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 90| CD

12/1

Twenty-six runs since last win in 2022 but plenty of excellent efforts in that time. Eighteenth of 25 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 28/1) 14 days ago wasn't one of them though, weakening when hampered.

Form: 623280

(15)

Wobwobwob^v¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: P J McDonald| T: A Keatley| OR: 89| D

9/1

Won Ayr Silver Cup last autumn and, having slipped back down to that mark, capitalised on the drop in grade when winning 15-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft) in May. Not at best next 2 starts but looked more comfortable back over 7f at Goodwood latest.

Form: 001006

(7)

Radio Goo Goo⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Dylan Hogan| T: P D Evans| OR: 89| BF| CD

9/1

Tough filly who won a C&D handicap in May and added to haul at Chester a month later. Creditable 1¾ lengths second of 8 to Manila Scouse in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to soft) 9 days ago and same mark here back over 6f.

Form: 391462

(10)

Emperor Spirit^p,t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 89| D

22/1

Each of his 3 career victories gained on AW but just as good on turf, running a cracker from the front when second of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Ascot (5f, good) last month. Failed to repeat that effort at Haydock and now back up in trip.

Form: 62-2428

(18)

Summerghand^v¹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 8-12| J: Jason Watson| T: D O'Meara| OR: 89| D

6/1

Down to his lowest mark for years and he showed he can still mix it in top-end handicaps when 3¼ lengths third of 20 to Aalto in Bunbury Cup at Newmarket last month. Not so good at Ascot but had an excuse in the Stewards' Cup and hit the frame last 2 renewals of this.

Form: 703300

(16)

Dare To Hope¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 88| CD

9/2

C&D winner who was better than the result when tenth of 25 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago, finishing with running left. Eased 2 lb.

Form: 023840

(8)

Almarada Prince⁴⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: William Pyle⁽⁵⁾| T: Craig Lidster| OR: 90| D

12/1

Yet to add to trio of 2-y-o wins bit found only one too good in a big-field handicap at York. Not in the same form when tenth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 49 days ago and has work to do.

Form: 1-03420

(3)

The Turpinator¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-10| J: S H James| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 87| D

25/1

Better for reappearance when producing a career-best to run out a comfortable winner at Pontefract (6f) in June. Quick ground a possible excuse for lesser effort over 7f at Goodwood.

Form: 434810

(5)

Secret Guest⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: Andrew Breslin⁽³⁾| T: B Smart| OR: 86| D

22/1

Latest win at Newcastle in February and having undergone breathing surgery, he was back in form when second of 6 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago, running on.

Form: 153302

(1)

Aramram⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: F Norton| T: R Hannon| OR: 86| D

11/1

Made second start a winning one at Nottingham in May. 10/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago but lacks experience for a race of this nature.

Form: 8-1544

(2)

Kitai¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-6| J: Joanna Mason| T: M Appleby| OR: 83| D

9/1

Gradually worked her way back to top form this season, responding really well to positive tactics when making all in11-runner handicap (16/1) at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, all out.

Form: 68-0861

(12)

Rock Opera²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-4| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey| OR: 81| D

12/1

Resumed winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June and with his next effort easily overlooked, he ran right up to his best when third of 14 in handicap at York (6f) faring best of those drawn high. Fourth of 9 at Windsor on Thursday.

Form: 421934

(17)

Monks Dream²⁷⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 82| D

80/1

Maiden/novice winner at Newcastle in the autumn. Seventh of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton when last seen in November and this is asking a lot on reappearance.

Form: 0117-

(11)

Monsieur Kodi⁵⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-2| J: J Quinn| T: R A Fahey| OR: 79| D

22/1

Continues in good heart, posting respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 50 days ago, barely adequate test and nearest at the finish. Sixth in this last year from a much higher mark so one to consider.

Form: 9-58545

Non-Runners

(13)

Bosh¹⁶

Weight: 9-3| Age: 5

T: R Hannon J: Non Runner

(4)

Ingra Tor²³

Weight: 8-6| Age: 5

T: J Channon J: Harry Davies

Forecasts

Dare To Hope (9/2), Summerghand (6/1), Ramazan (8/1), Wobwobwob (9/1), Radio Goo Goo (9/1), Kitai (9/1), Aramram (11/1), Almarada Prince (12/1), Rock Opera (12/1), Mr Wagyu (12/1), Ingra Tor (12/1), Manila Scouse (16/1), Bosh (16/1), Secret Guest (22/1), Emperor Spirit (22/1), Monsieur Kodi (22/1), The Turpinator (25/1), Magical Spirit (50/1), Monks Dream (80/1)

Last year's renewal of this race worked out incredibly well and SUMMERGHAND, runner-up that day from 8 lb higher looks primed for a very bold bid at compensation having had a clear excuse in the Stewards' Cup. Richard Fahey bookends the weights with Ramazan and Monsieur Kodi and both rate major players.