Ripon

Showed much improved form when making all in good fashion at Chester (6f) second time up. Has made a bright start to his career and a similar performance may be enough to defy a penalty.

No impact in couple of maidens (6f/7f) to date. One to note for handicaps over further.

Foaled March 12. 50,000 gns yearling, Dream Ahead colt. Brother to 3 winners, including high-class winner up to 7f Dream of Dreams (2-y-o 6f winner) and useful winner up to 1m (stays 1½m) Candelisa (2-y-o 6f winner). Dam unraced. Some pedigree appeal but yard isn't a regular source of debut winners.

Foaled April 10. €20,000 yearling, £60,000 2-y-o, Minzaal colt. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Going Again (including at 2 yrs). Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), sister/half-sister to useful 5f/6f winners Facilitate and Immediate. Bred to be precocious and needs a close look in the betting.

Foaled April 25. €45,000 yearling, Coulsty colt. Dam third at 5f (stayed 6f), sister to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Living In The Past. Excellent yard had success with a couple of 2-y-o newcomers last week and this looks another interesting one.

Makes little appeal this side of handicaps.

Foaled March 24. €60,000 yearling, 18,000 gns 2-y-o, Starman filly. Dam unraced sister to useful winner up to 7f Elegant Erin. Newcomer unlikely to be the stable's leading hope.