6.55 6f. 8 Declared. Yorkshire Accountants Ripon Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 5 ) of £9,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €4,711.00 2nd - €2,210.00 3rd - €1,104.00 4th - €553.00 5th - €275.00
Formscan - MANHATTAN MIRAGE pushed the smart Balmacara to a head at Doncaster and probably performed to at least the same level when seventh in a traditionally strong maiden at the Craven meeting. Gelded since, it doesn't need to improve him too much. Golden Strike made it second-time lucky with the minimum of fuss at Ayr but, like surprise York runner-up Elegant Call, he lacks a competitive outing in 2024. Dark Sun also reappears, after wind surgery and in a first-time tongue-tie.