7:42 Ripon Tips

Fortamour doesn't have age on his side anymore. However, there are quite a few reasons to be optimistic about his chances in this low-grade sprint handicap. He has won multiple times at the track, and that is always a positive for a runner at this venue. He was a fair second here last time and has been given a nice break since then. He generally needs to be raced sparingly, an unusual trait for a sprinter. His trainer and jockey are both in great form, so hopefully this will add to their tally this evening.

Glory Hyde has won 2 of her last 3 races, both with Joanna Mason in the saddle. A two-pound rise should be within this in-form mare's compass for another success. Expecting a big run as she is well drawn at a good each-way price.

4yo, so low mileage and a good run last time when 2nd to Novello Lad at Doncaster in a big-field handicap. Trainer needs a winner.

Four-time course-and-distance winner who is starting to look extremely well handicapped on his current mark of 65. Although his recent form on the flat looks disappointing, those runs came on tracks that did not play to his strengths. The return to Ripon is a massive positive signal, as is the booking of stable jockey David Allan. Drawn ideally in stall 11, he can track the pace against the stands' rail and use his course experience to handle the late undulations. Definite E/W value.

Beattie Is Back is down in class and had a recent run at York to freshen him up. Ethan Tindall takes the ride, claiming 5 lbs. He is a good jockey and can make the difference today.

Miss Willows is the complete outsider in this event, yet 40/1 is an incredible price for her chance of making the frame. Granted she ran a poor race last time out after a 198-day break. She did lead until two furlongs out. Today she will strip fitter and has a furlong less to travel. Miss Willows won her previous race over six furlongs and today carries 17 lb less than that win.