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Ripon · 16:25 · Saturday, 18 July 2026 · 1m · Good · Class 4

🤖 AI race preview

Jesmond Dawn emerges as the standout with a strong recent performance at Ripon in good ground, where he claimed victory by a quarter of a length under 130lbs, showing improved consistency and a solid RPR of 95; his 5lb rise to a career-high mark is supported by a proven record in the class and a favourable draw in 5, while his recent form and trainer Grant Tuer’s 40% win rate in 14 days suggest a credible appeal. Cadarn, though with a lower RPR and recent stumble at Doncaster, returns from a strong win at York with a well-earned claim and a 135lb weight, making him a hard-to-oppose contender on the inside, particularly if he can maintain his pace. The main danger comes from Garden Oasis, a 11yo with a history of near-misses at Ripon and a notable improvement in weight, while Farasi Lane, making his stable debut after a 16-day gap, carries a slight edge in going and could prove a surprise if he finds his stride. Each-way value is available in Ben Lawers and Sir Paul Ramsey, both with form inconsistencies and first-time headgear, though their lack of recent success limits their appeal.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Farasi Lane (IRE) Aiden Brookes29
2Garden Oasis (GB) David Allan4.33
3Cadarn (IRE) Shane Gray5.00
4Jimmy Speaking (GB) Silvestre De Sousa2.50
5Jesmond Dawn (IRE) Andrew Mullen7.00
6Sir Paul Ramsey (GB) Jack Callan9.00

Settled from official results.