Ripon

Ran up to his best when second of 10 in maiden at Thirsk last month, although he was rather outbattled. Didn't really take to cheekpieces next time but back on his game when third at Catterick 10 days ago. First try over 6f on turf.

$100,000 yearling, €150,000 2-y-o, Munnings gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1¼m Desert Peace and winner 5f-6.5f Mission Beach. Dam, US 2-y-o 4.5f (including minor stakes) winner. Too free and dropped away on debut last month but that was over 1m.

Firmly enters the reckoning on a pair of runner-up efforts over 6f in the spring but hasn't come close to matching that since. Hung left when weakening out of it at Ayr and he has plenty to prove.

Fair form in 8 starts as a juvenile for Richard Fahey. After 7 months off (gelded) took a step forward on stable debut when second in 11-runner C&D handicap in May but unable to back that up at Redcar a month ago over 5f. Back up in trip returned to maiden company.

420,000 gns yearling, Ardad filly who showed a bit without suggesting she'll live up to her pedigree/price tag when runner-up twice in May/June. Should be a major factor in a race like this.