Hi all,
I was bitterly disappointed that Double Or Bubble could only finish second but Atalanta’s Boy got off on level terms to win at 10/1 so it was profitable day.
I will be back in the tipping hot seat on Thursday but I do have a couple of selections from this afternoon’s meeting at Ripon.
The best of the Bank Holiday flat action is at Ripon with the British Stallion Studs EBF Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy Stakes (Listed Race) (3:05) the highlight of a seven-race card at the “garden racecourse”. There should be a big holiday crowd at Cartmel for a valuable seven race card and its last meeting of 2021.
Ripon
3:05 – British Stallion Studs EBF Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy Stakes (Listed Race) – 6f
Hellomydarlin showed improved form when a 3 ¾ length 3rd of 20 under top-weight on her nursery debut at York 12 -days ago. Prior to that she run twice in Group races in France. Brings the best form to the race and will be tough to beat.
Atomic Lady improved on her previous good form when a neck 2nd of 20 in valuable sales race at York last time. She won here over 5f in June so the track clearly suits and she remains progressive.
Taj Alriyadh made it 3-3 when winning over C&D 16-days ago. This is a step up in class for the Karl Burke trained colt but he’s on the upgrade and looks worth his place here.
Wonderful World finished two lengths behind Hellomydarlin at York but is much worse off at the weights today. However, his effort can be marked up and he did best of those drawn more towards the stands side.
Verdict: We know Atomic Lady acts well here but Hellomydarlin brings the best form into the race and although she faces several unexposed juveniles can win this.
1pt win – Hellomydarlin – 3/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
3:35 – Ripon Rowels Handicap (Class 2) – 1m
Most of the eight runners come into the race in some sort of form and case can be made for plenty of them.
Garden Oasis had Kettle Hill a head back in second when winning at York last month but. The winner is 4lb worse of with the runner up here but has since gone onto win over C&D 16-days ago.
Kettle Hill ran that day like he was ahead of his mark and looks a worthy favourite but I’m just wondering whether this track will suit his hold up style.
Garden Oasis had Copper And Five a neck back in second over C&D last time and is 1lb worse off here. There shouldn’t be much between the pair again. For his age Copper And Fire doesn’t have a lot of miles under the clock and could be capable of a bit better.
Challet gained his second win of the season when winning over C&D last week. Has a 5lb penalty to carry for that success but given his liking for the track he can’t be ruled out in a better race. Made all to win last time so his wide draw would be a slight concern.
1pt win – Copper And Five – 9/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
Cheers
John