Sweetspots: Battle Of Wills can tough it out for Tate and Allan at Ripon

Battle Of Wills 3.20 Ripon
James Tate is 7-15 at Ripon and David Allan operates at a 71 per cent strike-rate for the trainer. Battle Of Wills can enhance that record after a cosy success last time.

Nonios 3.30 Chelmsford
Nonios is 4-9 at Chelmsford and will appreciate the return to a lower grade after struggling in Class 2 contests lately. He is only 1lb higher than when winning over course and distance in April.

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Mutamaded 3.55 Ripon
Mutamaded is well handicapped on last year’s form and returns to the scene of three of his wins. He appreciates give in the ground and is 7lb below his winning mark over course and distance last May.