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16:20 Ripon

Ripon-Races.Co.Uk Conditions Stakes (Class C) (Class C)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4f 60y
  • Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 41.83s
  • 4 Ran
1(1)
Silk - Pink, Maroon chevrons, Pink sleeves, Pink cap, Maroon star

Grampian

540
5/1
  • Form 311525/
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-9

held up in rear, headway and effort over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace

2(4)
Silk - Royal Blue, White chevron, Light Blue cap
5/2
  • Form 11131/
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-9

raced keen, tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

3(3)
Silk - Yellow, black sash, white sleeves, black and white quartered cap
  • Form 322025-
  • Age 6
  • Weight 8-9

made all, held on well final furlong

4(2)
Silk - Silver, Dark Green sleeves
3/1
  • Form 212/34-
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-8

tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place over 3f out, one pace final 2f

In depth

Verdict

A tricky race to get involved with for a number of reasons but as Legal Approach has a good profile when fresh, he just edges a narrow vote of confidence over Silver Gift and Grampian - although it will be dangerous to rule out Putra Sandhurst as he held his own in good company last term and could be a prime candidate to tow them along today. However, he does have a nagging doubt surrounding his ability to handle the ground to dispel and may be there for the taking if his stamina begins to ebb near the finish. Therefore, as a proven performer on all types of ground, Legal Approach may be the better bet to handle the underfoot conditions. The Mark Johnston-trained five-year-old has obviously endured his share of problems and has a long absence to overcome. However, his trainer is adept at getting to the bottom of a training problem and it can be virtually assured that Legal Approach will be ready to do himself justice in spite of his 581-day absence from competitive action.