Racecards
15:55 Ripon
William Hill Great St Wilfrid Stakes (Showcase Handicap) (Class B)
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
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- Form 106301
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer T Stack
- Jockey W M Lordan
in touch stands' side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
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- Form 505642
- Age 7
- Weight 9-8
held up towards rear far side, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
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- Form 215111
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey D Corby
raced stands' side, stumbled start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on final furlong, caught last strides
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Abbajabba
93- Form 001-000
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey K Dalgleish
in touch far side, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
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- Form 040000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
chased leaders far side, effort halfway, soon weakened
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- Form 204030
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer B McMahon
- Jockey G Duffield
chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
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Armagnac
5- Form 331030
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M Buckley
- Jockey Tony Culhane
mid-division far side, outpaced and behind halfway, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
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- Form 126000
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 2f out, hung badly right when weakening over 1f out
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- Form 036330
- Age 6
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer Miss L Perratt
- Jockey T Eaves
switched right start, raced far side, always towards rear
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- Form 121200
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey Dale Gibson
led far side, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
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![Silk - White, Royal Blue cross belts, check sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue spots Silk - White, Royal Blue cross belts, check sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue spots](https://e0.365dm.com/racing/tsilks/18891.png)
- Form 060010
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
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Artie
39- Form 20-0310
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey R Winston
led stands' side, ridden over 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong
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- Form 403010
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer P D Evans
- Jockey F P Ferris
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, ran on well to lead last strides
![Silk - Red, yellow sash, dark green sleeves, white cap Silk - Red, yellow sash, dark green sleeves, white cap](https://e0.365dm.com/racing/tsilks/5202.png)
Tayif
14- Form 000005
- Age 6
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
chased leader far side, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on final furlong
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- Form 512063
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
in touch stands' side, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
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Gdansk (IRE)
12- Form 240332
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
chased leader stands' side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
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- Form 212520
- Age 8
- Weight 8-8
mid-division far side, never nearer
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Zuhair
15- Form 005412
- Age 9
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey T Hamilton
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Currency is a typically progressive Milton Bradley sprinter and was a good winner at Newcastle last time and is sure to run a good race although the low draw may be a hindrance. Budelli is in the best form of his career and connections have been bullish that he can complete a four-timer with exciting 3lb apprentice Dean Corby on board. David Nicholls is a man to fear in these valuable sprint contests and is doubly represented. Zuhair is arguably better over five furlongs so the pick of the pair has to be Tayif who is coming back to his best and has ideal conditions and has a favourable draw to his advantage.