Our Ripon racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Tuesday 1st September 2026. The action gets underway at 14:10 and runs through to 17:18, with going reported as SOFT.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Reigning Profit boasts a 100% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Rhys Elliott has been in fine form here with 7 wins from 26 rides, Patrick Neville’s yard sends out runners with a 60% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Ripon
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Ripon over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Express | Sunday Express | 10 | 2 | 20% | 60% |
| Fortunatus | Sheffield Star | 10 | 2 | 20% | 30% |
| The Guardian | The Guardian | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | 56.25% |
| sportinglife.com | sportinglife.com | 11 | 1 | 9.09% | 72.73% |
| The North | Racing Post | 14 | 1 | 7.14% | 50% |
14:10 – Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 5 | Going: SOFT | | flat
This looks a tight little apprentice handicap rather than a deep one, and the conditions should make it an honest test. Cosmos Raj arrives off a win and is clearly well treated on these terms despite topweight not applying in the usual way, while His Finest Hour has been knocking on the door and sets the standard for consistency. Poet’s Dawn is a grand old servant but has become harder to catch right, and Yermanthere is capable without looking bombproof. Draupnir is interesting from a handicapping angle and may yet have a bit more to give than some of these exposed rivals. In a race where tactical positioning and handling the soft ground will matter plenty, it feels more about reliability than brilliance.
Top Selections
1. His Finest Hour – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Warren Fentiman | Trainer: Tina Jackson | Form: 262-32 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 72
His Finest Hour is the solid one in here and sometimes that is exactly what you want in a modest apprentice handicap. He has been running well without getting his head in front, but those recent placed efforts suggest he is holding his form and he does not need to improve much to take this. Rated 80 and proven competitive from similar marks, he looks the runner most likely to give you his race. Warren Fentiman has a straightforward ride on paper too: keep him in rhythm and let his consistency do the talking. At 7/4 he is not a gift, but he is still the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Draupnir – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shay Farmer | Trainer: Michael & David Easterby | Form: 353705 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 74
Draupnir makes more each-way appeal than a few of the shorter-priced rivals because there is a case to be made that this mark is workable if things fall right. He is only four, so unlike plenty of these he is not fully exposed, and his topspeed figure of 74 is right in the mix for a race of this nature. The recent form is a bit uneven, but not hopeless, and this stable knows exactly what is required around Ripon. Drawn widest is not ideal, especially on soft ground, but if Shay Farmer can slot in without wasting petrol, 5/1 looks fair for a horse with enough ability to hit the frame and possibly better. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
His Finest Hour is the win play because he brings the most dependable recent profile and should cope well with this setup. Draupnir is the each-way punt in an eight-runner field, offering a bit more value if he can travel into it from a tricky draw. Cosmos Raj is the obvious danger after his latest win, while Poet’s Dawn is respected but looks less predictable.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| His Finest Hour | 7/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Yermanthere | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| No Knee Never | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Draupnir | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Cosmos Raj | 3/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Precious Spartan | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rockavon | Cosmos Raj |
| Postdata | Poet’s Dawn |
| Sunday Express | Poet’s Dawn |
| Dave Nevison | Cosmos Raj |
14:40 – British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: SOFT | | flat
This looks a fairly informative little novice rather than a deep one, with Empress Princess setting the standard after a promising debut second and bringing the best published figures to the table on both rating and Topspeed. She is the obvious one, but soft ground over a sharp 5f at Ripon can ask a different question of juveniles and that gives the race a little more intrigue. American Psycho has at least shown useful form in three runs and should know his job by now, while newcomer Kumharas is the interesting unknown from a yard well capable of readying one first time. Behind them, Classyfied has bits of form that make him more appealing than some of the bigger prices. Not impossible, but the market leader is there for a reason.
Top Selections
1. Empress Princess – 1/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: James Tate | Form: 2 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 66
She sets the clear form standard on what we have seen. A debut second is often the right starting point in these juvenile novice events, and the fact she already owns the highest rating in the field as well as the best Topspeed mark makes her very hard to oppose. James Tate’s youngsters tend to know their job, and Daniel Tudhope is an eye-catching booking at Ripon where tactical speed matters. Even at around even-money she makes plenty of appeal because most of these either need to improve markedly or show something entirely new. If she handles the soft ground, she should take a lot of beating. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Classyfied – 12/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 54 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 51
For the each-way angle, Classyfied looks the value play. He receives 5lb from the colts, has already shown enough in two runs to suggest he can be competitive in an ordinary novice, and his rating of 69 leaves him with less to find than the bigger outsiders. Tim Easterby knows exactly what is required around Ripon, while David Allan is a rider you want on your side in these sharp sprints. He does need another step forward, but at 12/1 he is priced as though he has very little chance, and that feels a touch dismissive in a seven-runner race lacking depth behind the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Empress Princess is the solid win bet and the one with the fewest questions to answer. For a bit of value, Classyfied makes more each-way appeal than most in a seven-runner field with two places on offer. The main danger is debutant Kumharas, who could easily be useful first time out, while American Psycho has the experience to nick a place.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Psycho | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Catavega | 40/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Walt | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Classyfied | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Empress Princess | 10/11 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 1/1 (Betfair) |
| Kumharas | 7/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| The Resdev Roman | 14/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Empress Princess |
| Computeform | Empress Princess |
15:10 – 21 Engineer Regiment Sapper Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: SOFT | | flat
This looks a tight little six-runner nursery rather than a deep one, and the market has probably latched onto the right trio. Star People sets the standard on recent placed efforts and brings the best Topspeed figure in the field, while Lexington Boom arrives unbeaten in handicaps after getting off the mark last time and still has the look of a colt learning on the job. Roman Crystal is another coming here on the back of a win, but that was in lesser company and this asks a different question. The interesting angle is the ground: over a sharp 5f at Ripon on soft, tactical speed and the ability to travel matter just as much as bare ratings. It is not an impossible puzzle, but it is the sort of nursery where one bit of improvement settles it.
Top Selections
1. Star People – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: John & Sean Quinn | Form: 05232 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 77
Star People is becoming expensive to follow if you keep backing seconds and thirds, but he is also the one bringing the most convincing body of handicap form into this. That latest second reads well in the context of a race like this, and his Topspeed mark of 77 is the standout number on offer. Drawn 2, he should get a handy stalking position, and Jason Hart is exactly the sort you want in a sharp nursery where track craft counts. At 15/8 he is no secret, but he still looks the percentage call because he has already shown he can repeatedly run to a solid level. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Roman Crystal – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Garritty | Trainer: Michael & David Easterby | Form: 65431 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 61
Roman Crystal makes more appeal as the value play than some of the bigger names in here. He took a while to get the hang of things, but the progression in that form string is obvious and he got his head in front last time, which can be a big deal for these young sprinters. Off just 130lb and from stall 3, he should be able to sit close enough without doing too much too soon. The Topspeed figure is not flashy, so this is not a numbers pick, but at 9/2 with Bet365 he looks the one most likely to outrun his price if handling conditions. In a six-runner race, he is the sensible each-way alternative to the favourite.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Star People is the win bet because he has the strongest recent form and the best speed figure in the line-up. Roman Crystal is the each-way punt at a fairer price, especially after that confidence-boosting win. Lexington Boom is the obvious danger if improving again, but at the prices I would rather side with proven form on softish sprinting ground.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Dublin | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Star People | 15/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Lexington Boom | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Roman Crystal | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| May Bee In Profit | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 17/2 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Inca Warrior | 10/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Luke Tucker | Lexington Boom |
| Jim Delahunt | Roman Crystal |
| The North | Star People |
| The Guardian | Star People |
15:40 – Ripon Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: SOFT | | flat
This looks a proper Ripon sprint handicap rather than a race to get carried away with, and the soft ground adds another layer to it. Spirit Of Applause arrives in the most obvious nick after back-to-back seconds and has a handy low draw, while Yes I’m Mali keeps threatening to win one of these without quite getting the job done. Secret Guest is interesting back down in the weights and Another Investment is better than his price suggests if getting the gaps from stall 1. The 3yo pair Kind Touch and Arduis Invicta still have a bit of scope, but both need to show they can really knuckle down in a rougher handicap like this. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Spirit Of Applause – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Kirrane | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 433022 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 79
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where a lot of these come with caveats. Those last two runner-up efforts suggest he is knocking loudly on the door, and an OR of 86 looks workable given how consistently he has been running to a solid level. Ripon can suit tough, streetwise sprinters and that is exactly what he is. The low draw in 2 should help him get into a rhythm early, and on soft ground I want a horse who will keep finding rather than one who travels pretty and folds. At 4/1, he is not exactly hidden, but he still looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
2. Another Investment – 22/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alex Jary | Trainer: Nigel Tinkler | Form: 002226 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 71
The case for him is price as much as profile. His recent form figures are not flashy, but there is a lot of placed form in there and he has been competing well enough without getting his head in front. From stall 1 he could get the run of the race if things fall right, and in a 10-runner sprint on soft ground that sort of track position can be half the battle. He is only 1lb lower than Spirit Of Applause on official figures, yet available at a massive 22/1, which feels too big for a horse with his level of consistency. He is the sort to reward an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Spirit Of Applause is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent form and looks set up well by draw and conditions. Another Investment is the each-way alternative at a far bigger price, especially with three places on offer. Yes I’m Mali is the obvious danger if finally putting it all together, while Secret Guest is another to keep onside in calculations.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Juggler | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Kind Touch | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Reigning Profit | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Arduis Invicta | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Charlie Mason | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Anaisa | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Secret Guest | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Another Investment | 22/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Of Applause | 4/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newsboy | Yes I’m Mali |
| The Duke | Yes I’m Mali |
| The Judge | Yes I’m Mali |
| Kieran McHugh | Spirit Of Applause |
| The Punt | Arduis Invicta |
16:13 – Ripon Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: SOFT | | flat
This looks a proper Ripon sprint handicap rather than a race to get carried away with: compact, competitive and full of runners who have shown enough to tempt you in without making life easy. Almarada Prince arrives on the back of a solid second and has obvious claims from stall 1, while Farandaway has been holding his form well and should be in the thick of it again. Mister Sox is another with a low draw and a workable weight, and he could be dangerous if the soft ground helps bring his stamina into play late on. There are lurkers at prices too, notably Goyard and Educating Rita, but a few of these veterans are starting to look a bit exposed. Tricky puzzle, yes, but not impossible if you trust the recent 6f form.
Top Selections
1. Almarada Prince – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: David Nolan | Trainer: Paul Midgley | Form: 666342 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 75
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with convincing momentum. That latest second was a clear step back in the right direction and his recent figures suggest Paul Midgley has him in a good place again after a quieter spell earlier in the season. Stall 1 around Ripon over 6f on soft is no bad place to be if David Nolan can get him organised early, and his mark of 86 still looks manageable judged on his better sprint form. At 5/2 he is not a gift in a field of this nature, but he is the one with the least guessing required and he holds strong claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Goyard – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 5-3845 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 72
Goyard looks the each-way play in a race where a few in the market are priced tightly enough. He has not been finishing far away in his recent runs, and that sequence of respectable efforts suggests he is knocking on the door rather than regressing. A mark of 84 gives him room to be competitive in this grade, and the O’Meara-Tudhope combination is always worth noting in northern handicaps like this. He does not arrive with the flashy profile of a progressive type, but 10/1 feels fair for a horse who should handle conditions and can travel into the race strongly before trying to pick up the principals late.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Almarada Prince is the solid win play from a handy draw after shaping like a horse ready to strike. For an each-way punt, Goyard makes more appeal than some of the shorter ones because his recent form is consistent enough for this level and the price gives you room to manoeuvre. The obvious dangers are Farandaway, who keeps running his race, and Mister Sox from stall 2.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almarada Prince | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Venture Capital | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Goyard | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Here Forever | 13/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Farandaway | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Wobwobwob | 22/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Mister Sox | 10/3 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 10/3 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Fortamour | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| First Folio | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Educating Rita | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Fortunatus | Fortamour |
| Glendale | Goyard |
| Jason Heavey | Here Forever |
| Ben Morgan | Mister Sox |
| sportinglife.com | Mister Sox |
| Rory Delargy | Wobwobwob |
16:48 – attheraces.com Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: SOFT | | flat
This is a proper Ripon handicap puzzle rather than a race to get carried away with, and the soft ground adds another layer to it. Donna Nook sets a fair standard on recent consistency and is unlikely to be far away again, while Garden Oasis has been knocking on the door often enough despite his advancing years. There are a few interesting 3yos in here getting weight, notably Milford Grange and Gunalt Wavelength, and that age group may yet have a bit more upside than some of the exposed older handicappers. Catton Lady arrives off a win and is respected, but this looks the sort of contest where track position, handling conditions and a well-timed ride could matter as much as bare ratings. Tricky, competitive, and not one to treat as a certainty.
Top Selections
1. Donna Nook – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 414443 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 72
Donna Nook is not hiding from the assessor, but she does bring the most solid recent profile into the race and her Topspeed figure of 72 stands out in this field. Those last three efforts all suggest she is holding her form well, and in a race full of ifs and buts there is plenty to be said for siding with the runner most likely to run to her mark. Daniel Tudhope on a David O’Meara handicapper at Ripon is a combination that commands respect anyway, and 7/2 feels fair rather than cramped given how few arrive with her consistency. She may not be wildly ahead of the handicapper, but she looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Milford Grange – 8/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Billy Garritty | Trainer: Michael & David Easterby | Form: 222684 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 62
Milford Grange makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the 3yos could still have a bit in hand. He has been contesting similar races without quite getting his head in front, but that sequence of placed efforts earlier in the campaign reads well enough for this grade and a mark of 78 looks manageable. The latest fourth was not a bad effort at all, and he gets in here with just 131lb against older rivals on soft ground that may help bring stamina into play. At 8/1 he looks a more interesting betting proposition than some of the better-known exposed types, especially with four places on offer.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Donna Nook is the win play because she is the most dependable runner in the field and sets the clearest form standard. Milford Grange is the each-way punt at a workable price, with his 3yo allowance and scope for a bit more improvement both positives. Garden Oasis is the obvious danger if he gets the race run to suit, while Gunalt Wavelength is another to keep on side.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Oasis | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Donna Nook | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Catton Lady | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Kiss Me My Love | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Bellasio | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Thornaby Annie | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Hopeful Joy | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Milford Grange | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Paroda Diva | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Zermatt Star | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Gunalt Wavelength | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Penny Ghent | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Karl Hedley | Donna Nook |
| Robin Goodfellow | Garden Oasis |
17:18 – Wakeman Stayers Handicap
Race Details: 2m | Class 6 | Going: SOFT | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary staying handicap on paper, but it is still a race with a clear shape. Si White heads the market and is easy enough to understand for a yard that knows exactly how to place a young stayer, while Twilight Safari arrives in better recent nick than most after finishing second last time. Regally Blonde comes here off a win and has a useful topspeed figure for the grade, whereas Zimmerman is consistent without looking especially well treated. The soft ground and the full two miles should make this more of an attritional test than a sprint from the turn, and that may expose a few of these late on. It is not a deep race, but it is not quite a gimme either.
Top Selections
1. Si White – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Hogan | Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Form: 696135 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed:
Si White is the obvious one, but not for flimsy reasons. He is a 3yo from a Prescott yard that habitually improves stayers with racing, and an opening mark of 68 does not look beyond him in a Class 6 like this. His form figures suggest he is learning the job rather than standing still, and the age allowance leaves him carrying just 128. In a weak enough contest, that matters. The market has cottoned on and 7/4 is no giveaway, but he still looks the runner with the most upside and the one most likely to find a bit more for this proper stamina test. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Twilight Safari – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Aiden Brookes | Trainer: Micky Hammond | Form: 7-0342 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 27
Twilight Safari makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where several of these look exposed. The recent 7-0342 sequence tells the story of a horse holding form, and that latest second suggests he is knocking on the door off this sort of mark. He has to shoulder 142, which is no gift on soft ground over two miles, but he is at least arriving here in the right frame of mind and Micky Hammond’s runner should not be far away if the pace collapses late. At 9/2 with three places on offer, he looks the percentage play against the favourite and the solid each-way punt in the field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Si White is the win play because he is the only one in here who looks capable of better than this grade. Twilight Safari is the each-way alternative at a fairer price, with recent form strong enough to expect another honest run. Regally Blonde is the one I would fear most after that latest win, while Zimmerman looks more likely to place than win again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twilight Safari | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Zimmerman | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 3/1 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bollin Neil | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Dereham | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Regally Blonde | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Si White | 7/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Steve Mullington | Bollin Neil |
| Ross Shepherd | Bollin Neil |
Ripon Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigning Profit | 3 | 3 | 100% | 100% |
| Precious Spartan | 4 | 3 | 75% | 75% |
| Goyard | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Cosmos Raj | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 46.15% |
| Penny Ghent | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Elliott | 26 | 7 | 26.92% | 34.62% |
| Daniel Tudhope | 427 | 98 | 22.95% | 46.14% |
| Callum Rodriguez | 112 | 21 | 18.75% | 38.39% |
| Ryan Sexton | 49 | 8 | 16.33% | 40.82% |
| Oisin Orr | 93 | 15 | 16.13% | 37.63% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Ripon:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Neville | 5 | 3 | 60% | 80% |
| Tony Carroll | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 42.86% |
| Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 61.54% |
| James Tate | 59 | 16 | 27.12% | 47.46% |
| James Owen | 20 | 5 | 25% | 35% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Ripon racing tips for Tuesday 1st September 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Ripon today?
The first race at Ripon on Tuesday 1st September 2026 goes off at 14:10, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Ripon today?
The going at Ripon is reported as SOFT.
How many races are at Ripon today?
There are 7 races on the card at Ripon today, running from 14:10 through to 17:18.
Gamble Responsibly ⚠️
Bet only what you can afford to lose. Set deposit limits, never chase losses, and take regular breaks. Gambling should be entertainment, not income.
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