19:25 Ripon
Wednesday 5 June 2024
All18:2018:5519:2519:5520:2521:00
Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap
- 4YO plus  |  Class 5  |  1m  |  Good  |  11 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 19:25Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 39.42s
Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
C&D winner. Best effort of the campaign when third of 16 in handicap (18/1) at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago, running on. Same mark here (his last winning one) and he needs considering.
|
Another sound effort when sixth of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Likely to give it another good go.
|
14/1, last of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip, which will suit, but he needs to leave that reappearance well behind.
|
Four-time C&D winner. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm, 17/2) 14 days ago, sticking to task. Blinkers back on and huge player eased in class returned to Ripon.
|
Return to turf worked the oracle when winning 14-runner handicap at Catterick (7f, good) 23 days ago. Nudged up 3 lb but can remain competitive.
|
Dropping in the weights without looking ready to take advantage, just a creditable eighth of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Must improve.
|
C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good, 12/1) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces need to galvanise him.
|
Ungenuine type. Course winner. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 7/2) 40 days ago, for all he looked a seriously tricky customer.
|
Temperamental sort. One win from 21 Flat runs. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good, 4/1) 14 days ago, though he isn't straightforward.
|
Winning reappearance at Southwell in March and improved again to land 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 8/1) 17 days ago despite being caught in a pocket. Another bold bid anticipated.
|
Tenth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, soft, 9/1) 35 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not easy to make a case for from 2 lb out of the weights.
|
Forecasts
Tobetso (3/1), Garden Oasis (10/3), Makalu (9/2), Star Shield (9/1), Saisons D'Or (9/1), Khathak (12/1), Princess Niyla (14/1), Little Ted (16/1), Vondelpark (20/1), Mr Heinz (22/1), No Saint (33/1)
The return to Ripon coupled with change of headgear could be just what GARDEN OASIS needs and if that does prove to be the case, he's certainly on a very workable mark. Makalu is the obvious alternative up just 2 lb for his recent C&D win, with Sarsons d'Or completing the shortlist.
- Garden Oasis10/3
- Makalu9/2
- Saisons D'Or9/1
Prize Money
1st: £4,711.002nd: £2,210.003rd: £1,104.004th: £553.005th: £275.00
MOST READ RACING
Follow & Track
Your favourite horses, jockeys and trainers with My StableLog in
Discover Sporting Life Plus benefits










