Mark's Choice
Horse Profile & Form
Form: 032106
Age: 6Sex: GWeight: 9st 9lbs
Preferred tracks: Ripon, Ayr, Nottingham
Mark's Choice Stats
Races 12
Wins
1
Places 4
Win % 8%
Races 22
Wins
4
Places 9
Win % 18%
Races 30
Wins
5
Places 10
Win % 17%
Races 43
Wins
8
Places 16
Win % 19%
Races 50
Wins
9
Places 18
Win % 18%
Mark's Choice Next Race
Entrant: 9Stall: 6
Form: 5942/95
Successful twice at 6f on soft ground, but last win was over four years ago. Finished 2 1/4l behind Farasi Lane when fifth of 14 at 66-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month.
Age:8
Weight:9 3
Entrant: 12Stall: 13
Form: 05202-1
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 8-1 at Newcastle over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Streak Lightning by 1/2l.
Age:4
Weight:9 0
Entrant: 13Stall: 15
Form: 434358-
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Astral Beau at 14-1 when eighth of 17 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (soft) in October last year.
Age:9
Weight:8 12
Entrant: 14Stall: 1
Form: 5521-71
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on heavy ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Chelmsford City over 5f on his latest outing in February, beating Mick's Spirit by 1 1/2l.
Age:5
Weight:8 12
Entrant: 15Stall: 12
Form: 171170-
He has won four times at 6f on firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Dexter Belle at 9-1 when 19th of 20 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (soft) in September last year.
Age:7
Weight:8 11
Entrant: 16Stall: 22
Form: 321060-
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 8l behind Rayong at 20-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 5f (good to soft) in October last year.
Age:7
Weight:8 11
Entrant: 17Stall: 14
Form: 173125-
She has won three times at 6f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Tippy Toes when fifth of 6 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Chelmsford City over 6f in August last year.
Age:4
Weight:8 10
Entrant: 8Stall: 21
Form: 603400-
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Final Watch when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good) in September last year.
Age:6
Weight:9 4
Entrant: 18Stall: 4
Form: 0-35769
Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Swayze at 12-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month.
Age:7
Weight:8 9
Entrant: 19Stall: 10
Form: 26752-4
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 3/4l behind Swayze when fourth of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month.
Age:4
Weight:8 8
Entrant: 20Stall: 9
Form: 34-3865
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Dubai Station when fifth of 10 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f last month.
Age:6
Weight:8 8
Entrant: 21Stall: 17
Form: 134-560
He has won four times at 6f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Bellagio Man at 18-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Southwell over 6f in February.
Age:5
Weight:8 7
Entrant: 22Stall: 19
Form: 034674-
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 5l behind Dora Penny when fourth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Ffos Las over 6f (good to soft) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Archie Watson.
Age:4
Weight:8 6
Entrant: 11Stall: 7
Form: 673052-
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 3l by Siam Paragon when second of 9 on his latest outing at Deauville over 6f in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with F H Graffard in France.
Age:4
Weight:9 2
Entrant: 7Stall: 3
Form: 637360-
Successful twice at 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Marshal Dan at 3-1fav when 12th of 15 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (soft) in October last year.
Age:4
Weight:9 5
Entrant: 6Stall: 18
Form: 135804-
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Sterling Knight when fourth of 12 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f (heavy) in October last year.
Age:7
Weight:9 6
Entrant: 5Stall: 5
Form: 04210-3
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind Dubai Station beaten 1 3/4l at 22-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f last month.
Age:5
Weight:9 6
Entrant: 4Stall: 2
Form: 761303-
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 8 behind Lethal Nymph beaten 3 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) in September last year.
Age:4
Weight:9 7
Entrant: 3Stall: 8
Form: 571100-
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Call Me Ginger at 20-1 when 16th of 19 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) in September last year.
Age:6
Weight:9 8
Entrant: 2Stall: 20
Form: 443022-
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Strike Red when second of 19 at 18-1 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good to soft) in October last year.
Age:9
Weight:9 8
Entrant: 1Stall: 16
Form: 2/50704-
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Dakota Gold when fourth of 6 at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) in October last year.
Age:7
Weight:9 9
Entrant: 10Stall: 11
Form: 030636-
He has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 10l behind Tanmawwy when sixth of 7 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Ffos Las over 6f (good) in August last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M R Channon.
Age:7
Weight:9 3
Mark's Choice Previous Races
Ripon Cathedral City Of The Dales Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: A Keatley
Jockey: Barry McHugh
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 4/1Weight: 8st 9lbs
Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 1f out, short of room inside final furlong, faded final 100yds
Race winner: Abolish
Virgin Bet Ayr Silver Cup Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: A Keatley
Jockey: Ryan Sexton
Finished: 25thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 25/1Weight: 9st 9lbs
Raced near side, held up, never a factor
Race winner: Dusky Lord
attheraces.com City Of Ripon Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: A Keatley
Jockey: Ryan Sexton
Finished: 1stSP: 2/1Weight: 10st 1lbs
Mid-division, pushed along well over 1f out and not clear run, in clear and pressing leaders when hampered under 1f out, ran on well and led final 110 yards, readily
Race winner: Mark's Choice
Paycare Health Cash Plan Provider 'William The Lion' Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: A Keatley
Jockey: Ryan Sexton
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: NeckSP: 5/2Weight: 9st 12lbs
Prominent, pushed along to lead 2f out, headed final strides
Race winner: Ballyconneely Bay
William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: A Keatley
Jockey: William Pyle
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 25/1Weight: 8st 2lbs
Front mid-division near side, pushed along 2f out, stayed on from 1f out, not pace to challenge
Race winner: Intrinsic Bond
John Smith's Sprint Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Finished: 14thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 28/1Weight: 9st 7lbs
Midfield, ridden for effort 2f out, faded inside final furlong
Race winner: Good Earth
Weddings At Western House Hotel Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Oisin McSweeney
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 4/1Weight: 10st 2lbs
Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not much room 1f out, kept on one pace
Race winner: Call Me Ginger
Clean Up With PPS Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Oisin McSweeney
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 18/1Weight: 9st 12lbs
Dwelt, towards rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Race winner: Our Little Pony
Weatherbys Personalised Gifts Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Oisin McSweeney
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 15/2Weight: 8st 9lbs
In rear on outer, outpaced and ridden along halfway, edged left when driven 2f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong, not reach leaders
Race winner: Tinto
Dr Keith Howard OBE Memorial Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Oisin McSweeney
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 7/1Weight: 9st 6lbs
Dwelt, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression until closed entering final furlong, kept on
Race winner: Fortamour
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Jonathan England
Finished: 8thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 11/2Weight: 9st 9lbs
Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
Race winner: Fortamour
Noel Hetherton Memorial Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Dougie Costello
Finished: 1stSP: 15/8Weight: 9st 10lbs
Raced towards rear, pushed along early, gradually switched to outside from 4f out, ridden and still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead close home
Race winner: Mark's Choice
Virgin Bet Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Finished: 14thBeaten by: NoseSP: 11/1Weight: 9st 3lbs
Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
Race winner: Call Me Ginger
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Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 3/1Weight: 9st 12lbs
Held up, headway on rail going well halfway, not clear run over 1f out, in the clear and ran on well inside final furlong, not reach winner
Race winner: Wade's Magic
William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap (Consolation Race For The William Hill Great St Wilfrid)
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Finished: 1stSP: 20/1Weight: 9st 0lbs
Held up on stands side, switched left and headway under 2f out, closed well to challenge entering final furlong, soon led and ran on well
Race winner: Mark's Choice
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Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Dougie Costello
Finished: 7thBeaten by: 8 lengthsSP: 10/1Weight: 9st 5lbs
Always towards rear, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, never a factor
Race winner: Corinthia Knight
John Smith's Sprint Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Laura Pearson
Finished: 10thBeaten by: NoseSP: 12/1Weight: 9st 1lbs
Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, slightly short of room and switched left over 1f out, faded final furlong
Race winner: Capote's Dream
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Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Jack Garritty
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 13/2Weight: 9st 12lbs
Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
Race winner: Tenaya Canyon
Weatherbys Personalised Gifts Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Harrison Shaw
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 9/2Weight: 8st 12lbs
Led stand side group until halfway, tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
Race winner: Commanche Falls
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Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Dougie Costello
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 4/1Weight: 9st 3lbs
Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
Race winner: Flying Pursuit
Markington Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Dougie Costello
Finished: 1stSP: 9/1Weight: 9st 4lbs
Tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on
Race winner: Mark's Choice
Lloyd Land Rover Ripon Apprentice Handicap
Lloyd Land Rover Ripon Apprentice Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: C J MacRedmond
Finished: 1stSP: 7/1Weight: 9st 9lbs
Made all, quickened clear over 1f out, pushed out
Race winner: Mark's Choice
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Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 7/2Weight: 9st 9lbs
Chased leader in centre group, plugged on final furlong, never any chance with leading duo
Race winner: Dapper Man
Billinge Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Trainer: Sam Drake
Jockey: Jack Garritty
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 14/1Weight: 9st 2lbs
Prominent, going well 2f out, kept on but weakened inside final furlong
Race winner: The Armed Man
Jordan Electrics Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 12/1Weight: 9st 12lbs
Always towards rear, eased when no chance inside final furlong
Race winner: Dick Datchery
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (Div 1)
Sky Sports Racing 415 Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 6thBeaten by: HeadSP: 9/2Weight: 9st 7lbs
Chased clear leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Race winner: Steelriver
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Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 12/1Weight: 9st 4lbs
Chased leaders, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
Race winner: Highly Sprung
Parkes Bros Roofing Contractors Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: Sam James
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 16/1Weight: 9st 4lbs
Held up, headway over 2f out, soon chased leaders, ridden and kept on one pace
Race winner: Dark Shadow
Theakston Legendary Ales Best Bitter Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 9thBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 16/1Weight: 8st 9lbs
Towards rear, ridden 2f out, never nearer
Race winner: Bielsa
William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap (Consolation Race For the Great St Wilfred Stakes)
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: Sam James
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 2 3/4 lengthsSP: 12/1Weight: 8st 13lbs
Chased clear leaders far side, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, went 3rd and kept on inside final furlong, no impression with front pair
Race winner: Growl
Artex Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: Jack Garritty
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: NeckSP: 11/4Weight: 9st 10lbs
Chased leaders, challenged over 1f out, no impression final 100 yards, lost 2nd close home
Race winner: Golden Parade
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Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: Jack Garritty
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: HeadSP: 14/1Weight: 9st 4lbs
Held up, took keen hold, headway over 2f out, disputing 2nd final furlong, held by winner, kept on
Race winner: Dominus
Go Interiors & FGF Facades Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: Jack Garritty
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 11/2Weight: 9st 6lbs
Took keen hold, held up, headway entering final furlong, not reach leaders
Race winner: Princess Power
Wells Memorial Challenge Trophy Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 8/1Weight: 9st 5lbs
Close up, switched left over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
Race winner: Moss Gill
Ripon Farm Services Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: Jack Garritty
Finished: 1stSP: 16/1Weight: 9st 2lbs
Chased leaders, switched right over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
Race winner: Mark's Choice
Magners Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: Jack Garritty
Finished: 1stSP: 5/1Weight: 8st 13lbs
In touch, headway over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on
Race winner: Mark's Choice
Happy Retirement Tim Faithfull Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 16/1Weight: 9st 9lbs
Over all leader centre until ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Race winner: Look Out Louis
Mandale Homes At Juniper Grove Ripon Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 1stSP: 12/1Weight: 8st 12lbs
In touch, headway when hampered over 1f out, not clear run entering final furlong, driven and ran on strongly to lead final strides
Race winner: Mark's Choice
Mandale Homes The Award Winning Housebuilder Handicap
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 9thBeaten by: NeckSP: 12/1Weight: 9st 7lbs
Close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Race winner: Lady Calcaria
Abram Nursery
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: David Allan
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 6 lengthsSP: 16/1Weight: 9st 9lbs
Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
Race winner: Lincoln Park
42nd Street Classics Nursery
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 16/1Weight: 8st 13lbs
Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
Race winner: Mr Diamond
BB Foodservice 2-Y-O Series Final (Nursery)
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 8thBeaten by: HeadSP: 10/1Weight: 8st 13lbs
Last to break, in rear, ridden and behind 4f out, no impression
Race winner: Princes Des Sables
Kier Construction Central Nursery
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 1stSP: 14/1Weight: 9st 7lbs
Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final 2f, clear inside final furlong, driven out, kept on well
Race winner: Mark's Choice
British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 20/1Weight: 9st 2lbs
Tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon headed, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
Race winner: Life of Riley
BB Foodservice EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 14/1Weight: 9st 2lbs
Green in rear, soon outpaced and detached, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, hampered inside final furlong, never a threat
Race winner: Yousini
China Rose Of Bawtry Novice Stakes
Horse: Mark's Choice
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 3 1/2 lengthsSP: 20/1Weight: 9st 2lbs
Prominent, driven over 1f out, lost place inside final furlong, no extra
Race winner: Ninetythreetwenty
