18:10 Ripon

Saturday 20 June 2020

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Summerbridge Handicap (Div 1)

Off time: 18:11 | Winning time: 1m 11.24s

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(2)

Tukhoom^p⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: S A Gray| T: D O'Meara| OR: 83

13/2

Had profitable season last year with four victories and generally held form well. Never really figured when 7L fifth on seasonal return at Beverley (1m) nine days ago but entitled to improve. Claims.

Form: 56362-5

(10)

I Am A Dreamer¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: P J McDonald| T: P T Midgley| OR: 82| D

22/1

Catterick winner last August but struggled since and no impressions on stable debut with 16L defeat at Newcastle at the start of the month. Dropped 3lb but needs more of a handicap slide before being considered.

Form: 31777-0

(11)

Swissterious⁴⁰⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: S H James| T: T D Barron| OR: 82

10/1

Last win came nearly two years ago but tried at a higher level since (including Listed company). Not seen since 15L defeat at Chester(6f) and entitled to come on for any effort in this contest.

Form: 07/4800-

(7)

Conga^h1²⁶⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 81| D

9/1

Had looked like a tough filly to place after debut victory but bounced back in dogged style with head-victory at Hamilton (6f, heavy) in September. 5lb rise for that but leading chance.

Form: 459351-

(9)

Victory Angel⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 79| D

6/1

Three-time 6f winner for Roger Varian on fast ground but in-and-out since. Taking debut for this yard when 4L fourth at Beverley (5f, good) nine days ago and 2lb better off in this. Should go close.

Form: 40760-4

(6)

Paddy Power⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: D Nolan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 79| D

7/1

Finished last season on a winning note over 6f at Newcastle but struggled on seasonal return at Beverley (5f) nine days ago. Tends to come on for the run but slightly more is needed.

Form: 03601-0

(8)

Look Out Louis²⁷⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 78| D

15/2

Back-to-back winner in May 2019 but lost his way towards the end of last season, including when 12L 23rd in classy handicap at Ayr (6f) last September. This is easier but needs a bounce back.

Form: 607450-

(4)

John Kirkup¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 77| D

5/1

Both wins have come at this distance, including in September 2019, but largely struggled since. Beaten comprehensively on return at Newcastle (7f) this month, but should be suited better by this trip.

Form: 51390-0

(3)

Breaking Records¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Nathan Evans| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 75| D

50/1

Had some nice form for Hugo Palmer before losing his way in 2019. Ineffective on stable debut when last of 12 at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and plenty more required now.

Form: 33/680-0

(1)

Ugo Gregory²⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Phil Dennis| T: T D Easterby| OR: 68| D

11/1

Twice a winner at Nottingham last August and generally held form well since. Not beaten far when sixth in 7f Musselburgh handicap in October. Returns 4lb higher than previous winning mark however.

Form: 611646-

(5)

Slowmo⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 68| D

13/2

Lightly-raced for his age and made return from mammoth lay-off with good 3L fourth on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f, standard) eight days ago. 2lb well off in this and should go well if there is no bounce factor.

Form: 1643/1-4

Forecasts

John Kirkup (5/1), Victory Angel (6/1), Slowmo (13/2), Tukhoom (13/2), Paddy Power (7/1), Look Out Louis (15/2), Conga (9/1), Swissterious (10/1), Ugo Gregory (11/1), I Am A Dreamer (22/1), Breaking Records (50/1)

A race in which a handful are expected to improve from their most recent outings, preference is for VICTORY ANGEL to get his career back on track. The change of yard seemingly did him well with his most recent outing and has been leniently treated for that effort. Provided he can find some consistency, this looks a winnable contest for him. Slowmo remains the least exposed from the bottom of the weights and put up a mighty performance on his return and remains to be anything in this company, while the likes of Conga and Ugo Gregory have smart form in the book but look to be in the grip of the handicapper.