4:45 Ripon Tips

Fit from hurdling where he has been in good form, he has won four of his last eight runs on the flat. Can take this competitive little handicap.

This is a tight handicap with only 3 lb top to bottom. The James Owen runner may well have needed his season debut 13 days ago when weakening late, eventually finishing 5th of 8. He is back to his last winning mark and has twice run well here at Ripon, winning over 10f and finishing runner-up, beaten a neck over 12f.

The only one in the field that has won over this trip. Also won this race easily last year off a higher weight. Interesting change of trainer just before this race, too.