Armstrong Memorial Handicap

Ended 2025 with a good second at Newmarket (6f, good), after which he changed hands for 50,000gns; only eighth (of 19) on his stable debut at Doncaster 18 days ago but he wasn't well drawn as things panned out and he ran as though the run would bring him on; remains a sprinter of interest.

Prominent racer; C&D winner on his seasonal return on this card 12 months ago; often ran well in good handicaps afterwards and although he ended 2025 with a couple of lesser efforts, he is likely to be seen to much better effect this time; should make a bold bid up the stands' rail.

C&D winner in 2023 off an 8lb higher mark; all his subsequent wins have come over 7f+ and his return to action at Doncaster was unconvincing; others appeal more.

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; two solid AW efforts this year, keeping on strongly for third in a well-contested 6f handicap at Newcastle three weeks ago; each-way shout.

Just one win to his name after 13 starts but he ended his 3yo campaign with two fine efforts, notably when chasing home a well-backed sprinter at Haydock in September (6f, good to soft; traffic problems at a crucial stage), and his return to action at Kempton should have blown away any cobwebs; best efforts on flat tracks but he is feasibly weighted if the undulations of Ripon aren't an issue.