Today’s Ripon races tips, racecard, declarations and preview for the racing live on ITV4: Saturday August 18
IT'S Great St Wilfrid Stakes day at Ripon on Saturday, with the classy seven-race card getting underway at 1.30.
A maximum field of 20 are set to line up in the feature race, and the Sun Racing team have picked out their best bets for each of the seven races on the card.
Race 1 - 1.30 CHS Vehicles Novice Auction Stakes
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OFF PISTE ran with promise when third behind a talented sort at Doncaster last time.
The step up to a mile looks sure to suit and trainer Tim Easterby has found him a very winnable race.
Whiskey And Water is the main danger, while Just Later is a newcomer to note.
Verdict - 1. Off Piste 2. Whiskey And Water 3. Just Later
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Race 2 - 2.05 William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap
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It could pay to side with RED PIKE, who is having a second crack at this race.
He was a close second off a 5lb higher mark last term and has been drawn well for jockey Graham Lee.
Mr Wagyu remains in great nick and poses an obvious threat, while Related won't be far away either.
Verdict - 1. Red Pike 2. Mr Wagyu 3. Related
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Race 3 - 2.40 William Hill Ripon Hornblower Conditions Stakes
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Yousini is unbeaten in two starts and the form of his latest win has been boosted.
He commands respect, but preference is for KUWAIT STATION, who blew his rivals away at Catterick last time.
Junius Brutus was well-backed in a Group 2 last time and is feared back down in class.
Verdict - 1. Kuwait Station 2. Yousini 3. Junius Brutus
Race 4 - 3.15 William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap Stakes
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A red-hot renewal of the Great St Wilfrid can go the way of GOLDEN APOLLO.
He ran a cracker when second in a tough handicap at York last time and first-time cheekpieces can help him go one better.
The classy Kimberella has his fair share of weight but should be bang there, while Growl and Gunmetal are also high on the shortlist.
Verdict - 1. Golden Apollo 2. Kimberella 3.Growl
Race 5 - 3.50 British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Handicap
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The lightly-raced SOLAR GOLD has yet to run a bad race in four starts.
She makes plenty of appeal now stepping up in trip on her handicap debut.
Thirsk winner Mountain Breath remains on a fair mark and the consistent Double Reflection is sure to be on the premises again.
Verdict - 1. Solar Gold 2. Mountain Breath 3. Double Reflection
Race 6 - 4.25 Get Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap
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MIKMAK has a tricky draw and a 7lb rise to overcome.
However, he was well on top when successful at Thirsk last time and could have more to offer.
He is narrowly preferred to the David O'Meara pair Weellan and Waarif.
Verdict - 1. Mikmak 2. Weellan 3. Waarif
Race 7 - 5.00 William Hill Leading Racecourse Bookmaker Handicap
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QAWAMEES did well to finish second from a poor position over 1m2f here last time.
He will relish the step up in distance and won't find many better opportunities to get his head in front.
If he fluffs his lines, Breathable can take advantage, though Astromachia is lightly-raced and not ruled out.
Verdict - 1. Qawamees 2. Breathable 3. Astromachia