Ripon Bell-Ringer Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Likeable, forward-going type. Notched his seventh win in just over a year at this course in May. Below form in similar event at Windsor last time (11.5f), however, he's clearly a better horse at this track (4-time C&D winner).

Veteran who chased home a well-treated one (clear of Per Contra in third) in a better race at Carlisle in late-May. Shaped as if still in good form when 9½ lengths fifth at Curragh subsequently, while also extending a losing run stretching back to 2024.

Returned from a break/gelding operation an improved model. Followed up Southwell success with plenty to spare at Hamilton (11f) in mid-May (form has taken a few knocks). Didn't give his running on return from 7-week break in Old Newton Cup earlier this month, eased as though possibly amiss.

Contested a couple of Derby trials for Ralph Beckett before going on to win 1½m Goodwood handicap last summer. Confirmed he's back to his best for new connections with close second at Hamilton (13f) last week. Bigger field/stronger pace should see him go one better.

Form this season looks solid. Narrowly made it 2 wins from 3 at Goodwood last time, having travelled smoothly into the race. That was a career best on the figures, and she's more than capable of holding her own back up in grade.

Runner-up behind subsequent winner in this race 12 months ago. Promising signs when third behind Star Harbour/fourth in solid big-field handicap at York before finding John Smith's Cup too competitive last Saturday. Entitled to do better with sights lowered.

Frankel colt. Brother to smart winner up to 1¼m Al Mubhir. Steadily progressive in maidens. Well positioned when ¾-length second behind subsequent winner on handicap bow at Thirsk (1½m). In better company taking on his elders for first time, though he's relatively unexposed.