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Wilmot-Smith Memorial Handicap

Ripon · 15:54 · Monday, 3 August 2026 · 6f · Good · Class 3

🤖 AI race preview

Dark Cloud Rising leads the pace appeal with a strong recent form, having won at Ripon in June and posted a career-best over C&D (good) despite a stumble at Carlisle, with a high RPR of 102 and a consistent track record in 6f conditions; his 6th stall draw and recent improvement in run quality make him the most compelling contender. Lord Roxby, drawing well in 2nd, shows resilience with a second-place finish at Ayr and a win at York, backed by a solid RPR of 98 and a competitive class drop, offering a hard-to-oppose challenge in the midfield. The main danger comes from Rousing Encore, who showed promise at Ayr despite a poor York run, and Commanche Falls, a former C&D winner with a recent second at Hamilton and a headgear change that may signal a shift in performance, both of whom could be value each-way players at the forecast price.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Lord Roxby (IRE) Alex Jary3.75
2Dark Cloud Rising (GB) Daniel Tudhope2.88
3Commanche Falls (GB) Connor Beasley6.00
4Grant Wood (IRE) Jason Hart9.00
5Rousing Encore (IRE) James Sullivan9.50
6Saint Lawrence (IRE) Shane Gray12

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Lord Roxby
🥈Boston Dan
🥉Saint Lawrence

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