15:25 Ripon

Saturday 27 September 2025

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Ripon Cathedral City Of The Dales Handicap

Off time: 15:26 | Winning time: 1m 11.44s

(8)

Korker⁵⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin| T: K R Burke| OR: 98

8/1

Placed twice in handicaps earlier this year but recent form has been disappointing. Without a win in 18 races and never involved after being slowly into strid in the Stewards' Cup but this does at least represent a drop in class.

Form: 033800

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(12)

Another Baar^b,t²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: O McSweeney| T: A Keatley| OR: 93| CD

7/1

On a sharp upward curve since blinkers were applied, completing a four-timer at Goodwood at the start of this month, travelling smoothly and drawing clear in the final furlong. Looks a force to be reckoned with at present and he can defy 11 lb rise.

Form: 921111

(1)

Sophia's Starlight⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Oliver Stammers| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 92| CD

11/1

Remains below form this season, finishing seventh of 12 in listed race at Ayr (14/1) 8 days ago, blindfold removed late. Down in the weights but hard to enthuse about at present.

Form: 14-8007

(3)

Strong Warrior^t1²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey| OR: 94| D

14/1

Maiden/novice winner first 2 starts and excellent second on handicap debut in June. Didn't get home over 7f at Ascot 3 weeks ago and he's quickly back in distance.

Form: 1-1200

(9)

Aleezdancer^b¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Shane Gray| T: K A Ryan| OR: 90| CD

12/1

Won at Pontefract in July when making all but finished 11th of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (25/1) 13 days ago when ridden with more restraint.

Form: 7-98100

(2)

Eye Of Dubai^p⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 87| CD

4/1

Won this race a year ago and finished a close second back here with cheekpieces on in August. Third of 25 in Silver Cup at Ayr (16/1) 7 days ago, travelling well but met trouble before keeping on. This is very much his time of year.

Form: 002053

(7)

Intervention^p²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: William Pyle⁽³⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 87| CD

16/1

Better known as an AW horse but equally effective on turf, winning the Great St Wilfrid over C&D last month. Below form when ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (AW) (22/1) 21 days ago, led early but weakened after taking strong hold. Could be more effective back at this track.

Form: 313159

(6)

Beaujolais Nouveau²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: D Tudhope| T: B Haslam| OR: 87

12/1

Ran above herself in listed company at Carlisle and more than confirmed that improvement when third of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (50/1) 21 days ago, travelled well and led over 1f out before being headed close home.

Form: 1-34253

(5)

Station X⁹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Harrison Shaw| T: B Smart| OR: 83| D

22/1

Won twice last autumn and excellent return to action when second at Hamilton in June. Shaped as though still in form when fifth of 18 in handicap at York (18/1) 91 days ago. Has shown best form with cut in the ground.

Form: 8411-25

(11)

Manila Scouse^t⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 80| D

9/1

Won a 6f handicap at Thirsk (12/1) 87 days ago but finished well beaten (16th of 25) in the Bronze Cup at Ayr 8 days ago, acknowledging he raced in disadvantaged group.

Form: 761670

(4)

Mister Sox^p⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 79| CD

10/3

Two of his 4 wins this season gained over C&D and he ran anther sound race when fifth in the Great St Wilfrid. Eighth of 25 in Bronze Cup at Ayr (22/1) 8 days ago just a respectable effort.

Form: 071548

(10)

Fortamour⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 8-9| J: Joanna Mason| T: B Haslam| OR: 76| CD

12/1

Has 6 C&D wins to his name. Produced a below-par effort finishing 17th of 25 in Bronze Cup at Ayr (66/1) 8 days ago and return to favourite track could spark a more prominent showing, for all he's 3 lb out of the weights.

Form: 230490

Forecasts

Mister Sox (10/3), Eye Of Dubai (4/1), Another Baar (7/1), Korker (8/1), Manila Scouse (9/1), Sophia's Starlight (11/1), Aleezdancer (12/1), Fortamour (12/1), Beaujolais Nouveau (12/1), Strong Warrior (14/1), Intervention (16/1), Station X (22/1)

ANOTHER BAAR has been thriving since blinkers were applied, completing a four-timer at Goodwood with ease. He looks a formidable opponent at present so this previous C&D winner can defy his new mark. Eye of Dubai returns to defend his crown in this race, having shown his well-being when third at Ayr despite trouble. Mister Sox is another course specialist who should be on the premises.