RiponFri, May 08, 2026

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17:45 Ripon

Dr Keith Howard Obe Memorial Handicap

C5 | 4+

Winner GBP £4,711 - 9 runners

5f

Going: Good

Surface: T

Race Tip

LE BEAU GARCON (1) often goes well fresh so this could be the time to catch him. Receives ideal draw against the rails for a prominent racer while useful apprentice takes off some weight. Top fancy. BETWEENTHESTICKS (5) is slowly edging up the ratings after a pair of narrow recent successes under this jockey. Little reason he cannot go well again. VINCE L'AMOUR (2) is nicely treated if still in form after suffering interference at this track last time. Worth considering. HURT YOU NEVER (7) makes more appeal now back to 5f on an undulating track. Course specialist MARK'S CHOICE (3) can never be ignored here despite a stiff mark.