Spotlight: Strong traveller; saw off 15 rivals at York's Dante meeting (6f, good to firm) and he ran another fine race when a close fourth at York three weeks ago (6f, good); mark left unchanged and he's of obvious interest, for all this is his first visit to Ripon (handled Epsom's undulations on Derby day when unlucky in running).

Spotlight: Finished third in this race 12 months ago when rated 3lb lower; better than ever when winning a 6f handicap at Thirsk in May and similar form when second back at Thirsk last month; shouldn't be far away.

Spotlight: He hasn't shone in three visits to Ripon but he comes here on the back of a cracking third in a stronger race at York three weeks ago (6f, good); won't be far away with a repeat.

Spotlight: He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

Spotlight: Went desperately close over C&D in June when just 1lb lower; not so good back here 12 days ago but one of the pace influences amongst the high numbers and he has been rated much higher in the past.

Spotlight: Well backed when running out the comfortable winner of the consolation race here 12 months ago; two good AW runs in the spring but less good on turf twice this summer; likely this has been his main target all year and he's more appealing than many.

Spotlight: Prominent racer; successful at the second attempt for new connections when making all at Thirsk (5f, good to firm); string of good runs have followed, including over C&D 12 days ago, but possible 5f is his optimum.

Spotlight: Only 2lb higher than for his AW win (6f) in March; in better form than his subsequent figures might suggest and he actually ran a solid race (rushed up after 1f from a wide stall) when seventh at Wolverhampton last month (behind Intervention); showed an aptitude for this track when best of the far-side group in last year's consolation race; big chance.

Spotlight: Four wins in 6f handicaps on good ground this year, the latest over C&D (second win here) 12 days ago when running on well in the final furlong; 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run but he might not want the ground to dry out too much.

Spotlight: Has two turf wins on his record but sprinting on the AW looks his forte; only seen twice since March 2023 and he has finished down the field on each occasion; enough to prove despite a reduced mark.

Spotlight: Looked a potential superstar early on for Sir Michael Stoute, finishing third in the 2022 Dewhurst; struggled in two of three runs last year and he's yet to feature in three Group races for new yard this year; drops in trip and class and he has more to prove than many.

Spotlight: Won two of his last four starts, the latest a Chester claimer (7.5f, good to firm) for today's rider; no reason why he wouldn't give it another good go if the track proves suitable.

Spotlight: No question he's a better horse on AW these days but he's handicapped accordingly; there is pace amongst the low numbers so he should get a tow into the race; too talented to dismiss.

Spotlight: This year's two wins have both come on AW; his turf efforts have been less convincing though and others appeal more for win purposes.

Spotlight: Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton last month (6f, AW; always prominent); solid third at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) last week; nearly three years since his sole turf success (from 38 attempts) but he's likely to snare the far rail and shouldn't be discounted.

Spotlight: Wide-margin winner of a weak Wolverhampton novice (6f) in June; no progress in two handicaps since and opposable from 2lb out of the weights.

Spotlight: Ready win in a small field at Yarmouth in June (6f, good; made all) but that effort head and shoulders above his other runs for new connections in 2025; others are much stronger.