14:10 Ripon

Saturday 19 August 2023

All13:3514:1014:4015:1515:5016:2516:5817:00

William Hill Ripon Hornblower EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • 2YO only  |   Class 2  |   6f  |   Good to Soft (Soft in places)  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:11  |   Winning time: 1m 12.70s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(6)
Horse silk
Cuban Slide70
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-8| J: S H James| T: K R Burke| OR:  81
9/2
Twice-raced winner. Winner at Musselburgh in May. 4/1, only fifth of 6 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 70 days ago so needs to bounce back after his break.
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Timeform
2
(8)
Horse silk
Government Call9
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-8| J: D Tudhope| T: Eve Johnson Houghton
13/8
Promising Soldier's Call colt who readily won 8-runner maiden at Sandown (5f, good to soft, 9/2) 9 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Open to more progress over this longer trip. Big shout.
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Timeform
3
(5)
Horse silk
I'm Spartacus16
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-8| J: Connor Beasley| T: B Smart| OR:  72| D
18/1
Thrice-raced winner. Won 9-runner minor event (4/1) at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago. Progressing recently so he's no forlorn hope.
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Timeform
4
(3)
Horse silk
Bill's Baar
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-4| J: D C Costello| T: A Keatley
50/1
Foaled April 24. €12,000 yearling, resold €34,000 yearling, Elzaam colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Katelli. Dam 5f-6.3f winner. Market can guide.
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Timeform
5
(4)
Horse silk
Frankie Valliance
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-4| J: Laura Pearson| T: D Loughnane
28/1
Foaled March 14. Twilight Son colt. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to smart 6f-9f winner Faulkner. Much respected newcomer.
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Timeform
6
(2)
Horse silk
The Coffee Pod9
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-4| J: B A Curtis| T: R Hannon
10/3
Encouraging debut third of 12 in minor event at Nottingham (6.1f, good to soft, 12/1) 9 days ago. Likely to improve so he's well in the mix.
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Timeform
7
(7)
Horse silk
Union Island18
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-4| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston
16/1
Runner-up at Hamilton on his debut but only eleventh of 13 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to soft, 12/1) 18 days ago. More is required.
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Timeform
8
(1)
Horse silk
Tropical Island17
Age: 2|  Weight: 9-3| J: Billy Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR:  83| C
7/2
Debut course winner in July. Failed to build on that when fifth of 11 in minor event at Goodwood (5f, heavy) 17 days ago. May still do better. Considered.
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Timeform

Forecasts

Government Call (13/8), The Coffee Pod (10/3), Tropical Island (7/2), Cuban Slide (9/2), Union Island (16/1), I'm Spartacus (18/1), Frankie Valliance (28/1), Bill's Baar (50/1)

Verdict

GOVERNMENT CALL scored in ready style at Sandown earlier in the month and with this step up to 6f looking a big plus he is taken to defy a 4 lb penalty in this fair juvenile novice. The Coffee Pod rates a big threat though if, as expected, building on his debut third at Nottingham. Tropical Island has the form to play a part and needs factoring in too.

  1. Government Call13/8
  2. The Coffee Pod10/3
  3. Tropical Island7/2

Prize Money

1st: £15,288.002nd: £7,167.003rd: £3,588.004th: £1,791.005th: £897.006th: £444.007th: £225.008th: £111.00

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