Riddikulus

Over a longer distance — the mile-and-three-quarters to two-mile range — Riddikulus has won 1 of 4 races, a 25% win rate that hints at her preference for a test of stamina. Her overall record across 12 races stands at 2 wins and 4 places, which translates to roughly 1 win in every 6 races. Recent form has been mixed but promising: across her last six outings she has won twice, placed twice, and finished fourth on two occasions. That pattern suggests a horse with ability on the right day, but inconsistent elsewhere.

Grant Tuer's yard at Birkby in North Yorkshire has been firing this season with 29 winners to their name, and Riddikulus fits the profile of a runner that could be ready to string together another winning sequence. She was last on the track just a day ago, keeping the form as fresh as possible. The one caution is her record in higher-grade races — she has competed three times at Class 5 level without a win — but back where she is comfortable, particularly at Ripon, she remains a horse worth watching.