16:10 Ripon

Monday 28 August 2023

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Ripon Rowels Handicap

Off time: 16:10 | Winning time: 1m 41.44s

(5)

Isla Kai⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Rowan Scott| T: N Tinkler| OR: 89| BF| CD

5/2

C&D winner. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Newbury (7f, good) 9 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Enters calculations.

Form: 008733

(8)

Another Batt²³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-12| J: S H James| T: T D Barron| OR: 88| CD

11/1

C&D winner. Won 11-runner handicap at Thirsk (8f, heavy, 11/1) 23 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. One to consider in the hat-trick bid.

Form: 845011

(3)

Diamondonthehill¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: P Mulrennan| T: M Dods| OR: 87| D

8/1

Latest win at Yarmouth in June. 20/1, very good 1¼ lengths second of 13 to Kathab in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good) 16 days ago. Shortlist material.

Form: 9-86312

(4)

Kathab¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 91| CD

2/1

C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good, 11/2) 16 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Diamondonthehill. Firmly on the up and boasts leading claims as he bids to complete the hat-trick.

Form: 23511

(6)

James McHenry^b1³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: E Bethell| OR: 90| CD

7/1

C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Haydock in May. 4/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good) 30 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Respected.

Form: 4-11603

(2)

United Front^h¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Rossa Ryan| T: M Appleby| OR: 82| D

10/1

Latest win at Beverley in June. 18/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good) 18 days ago. Hood back on. Had been in good order prior to latest effort.

Form: 215536

(7)

Maysong^p³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Christian Howarth⁽⁵⁾| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 81| D

18/1

Latest win at Sandown in June. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Newmarket (8f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Capable of bouncing back.

Form: 601377

(1)

Garden Oasis^p⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 76| CD

12/1

4-time C&D winner. Latest win at Ayr in June. Tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 10/1) 9 days ago, not clear run. Not completely dismissed.

Form: 216480

Forecasts

Kathab (2/1), Isla Kai (5/2), James McHenry (7/1), Diamondonthehill (8/1), United Front (10/1), Another Batt (11/1), Garden Oasis (12/1), Maysong (18/1)

KATHAB is a progressive 3yo and he had a bit to spare when winning a Haydock handicap at the expense of Diamondonthehill, who is worthy of respect on better terms with the selection. Isla Kai is also of interest.