15:25 Ripon

Thursday 18 April 2019

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PPR Foundation Handicap

Off time: 15:26 | Winning time: 1m 10.93s

(4)

Daffy Jane²²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Faye McManoman⁽⁵⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 82| CD

12/1

C&D winner last July and backed it up with a further win at Nottingham soon after; didn't fire from this mark when last seen and has a bit to prove under top weight. (The rider's 5lb claim may not be enough to ease the burden on seasonal bow.)

Form: 612120-

(1)

Bossipop^b¹⁵²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 81| CD

9/1

Yard has a good record in these course sprints - won a division of the 2012 renewal of this race - and the gelding also has a C&D win to his name. Set to race from 1lb above his highest winning mark, so needs to be at best on his seasonal return.

Form: 036824-

(6)

Cartmell Cleave⁹²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 80| D

18/1

Won at Newmarket from a 5lb lower mark in July 2016 but did lose his way afterwards; has won after a break but returning from such a long absence has to be a concern; even though he debuts for a yard renowned for freshening up its new recruits.

Form: 017940/

(11)

Mr Orange¹⁷⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: K Stott| T: P T Midgley| OR: 78| D

14/1

Back on a winning mark and ground conditions ought to be fine; most of his better form has been seen on stiffer courses though. His draw on the rails draw can be beneficial if he copes.

Form: 914047-

(10)

Music Society¹⁸⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Cam Hardie| T: T D Easterby| OR: 77

12/1

Won a novice auction on his second career start but handicap form has been moderate at best so far. Best watched on debut for a new yard (which looks to have stronger claims with Bossipop here).

Form: 660600-

(3)

Mr Wagyu^v¹⁷³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 77| CD

9/1

Already a dual C&D winner and versatile regarding the ground so long as the heavens don't open too much. Needed a couple of outings to put him right last year and also reasonable to suggest he could do with some assistance from the handicapper too.

Form: 072906-

(9)

Eccleston⁴⁵⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: G Lee| T: P T Midgley| OR: 77| D

33/1

Approaching four years since his last win and moderate efforts outweigh better ones since winning at Thirsk in August 2015; debuts for a new yard and only raced once since December 2017; comes here with plenty to prove.

Form: 60336/7-

(8)

Zumurud²¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: D Tudhope| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 76| D

25/1

Has won over 6f but form tailed off towards the end of last season. Resumes on a reasonable mark but needs to up his game considerably from the last time he was seen out.

Form: 318540-

(2)

Paddy Power¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 75| D

4/1

Has some decent form to his name and is more experienced than most; attractively weighted but needs to step up from his seasonal debut. Switch back to turf will suit but holds no secrets these days.

Form: 40000-7

(12)

Kupa River^h¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Ben Sanderson⁽⁵⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 74| D

2/1

Been progressive since the turn of the year and still potentially well treated as he bids for a third consecutive victory within just over a month. Up 3lb after his win at Leicester but still a leading contender.

Form: 65-2211

(13)

Redrosezorro^h¹⁸⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Rachel Richardson| T: E J Alston| OR: 69| D

11/1

Likes to front run and well drawn to take advantage of the nature of this course; but is 7lb above his last winning mark and very possible he may be better over at least another furlong. Respected but the trip is a concern.

Form: 999120-

(5)

Penny Pot Lane¹⁶⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-8| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: R M Whitaker| OR: 67| CD

25/1

Better on turf than the AW but most of the mare's best efforts - including a C&D win - have been on softer ground than predicted here. The betting can guide but she also needs to prove her fitness after an absence since November.

Form: 315687-

(7)

Indian Pursuit^v⁹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-7| J: A Mullen| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 66| D

33/1

Goes well at Catterick where the undulations are a bit more pronounced; can play a part here but is still 4lb above his last winning mark. Been off since January and may need more help from the handicapper now the turf season is gathering momentum.

Form: 06368-8

Forecasts

Kupa River (2/1), Paddy Power (4/1), Bossipop (9/1), Mr Wagyu (9/1), Redrosezorro (11/1), Daffy Jane (12/1), Music Society (12/1), Mr Orange (14/1), Cartmell Cleave (18/1), Zumurud (25/1), Penny Pot Lane (25/1), Eccleston (33/1), Indian Pursuit (33/1)

The hat-trick seeking KUPA RIVER has found a new lease of life and doesn't have much to find in this company if he's going to extend his winning sequence. Bossipop goes well at this course and can make this tough for the selection, while Redrosezorro is capable of towing them along at a good clip but is better suited to slightly further these days. Mr Orange is another to be bear in mind.