Ripon Racing Previews
Saturday race previews at Ripon highlight strong contenders and seasoned course specialists.
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Ripon’s Sept. 26 race previews highlight several contenders in strong recent form. Zarakova is tipped as the one to beat after showing further improvement despite trouble on her nursery debut, with recent winners Forest Berry and Aphra Behn also rated threats. Other selections include a course specialist with 10 Ripon wins, a filly who has won two of her last three starts, and runners whose recent efforts suggest they could improve under favorable conditions.
Key Points
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One contender has won twice in her last three starts, including a Doncaster claimer 13 days ago; she returns to Ripon with a course-and-distance win and is 3 lb higher.
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The veteran course specialist’s 10 Ripon wins include this race last year, when he won from a mark 3 lb lower. He was second of 20 here in August and his latest run is discounted after he missed the start.
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A runner revived by the refitting of a hood was an unlucky third over seven furlongs at Beverley, but now drops back to five furlongs; the preview suggests longer-term opportunities over a more suitable trip may be preferable.
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Another contender finished second of 11 on heavy ground at Haydock 22 days ago, having returned to his last winning mark. His previous fifth at Doncaster came after he reared leaving the stalls, and the preview gives him place claims.
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