Ripon "Cock O' The North" Handicap

Front-runner who won on handicap debut at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) last May and scored twice in a row at Pontefract (1m2f good/good to firm) last summer; unplaced on final run last year and has to prove his current mark is within range, but he might be the type to continue to progress this season.

Five wins last year (various ground), two of them over C&D, and campaign concluded with good third at Redcar in November; respectable reappearance run at Doncaster recently and could show the benefit of that outing today.

Well beaten in Listed race and AW handicap on final two runs in November; however, a break may have helped and she's of interest judged on her two efforts last summer (1m1f/8.3f), when shaping as though 1m2f would suit.

Failed to progress for Dermot Weld but this lightly raced 5yo was a promising fourth at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on his recent stable and seasonal debut; could have more to offer for this yard; on the shortlist.

Front-runner who won her first five handicaps (8.6f/1m2f) last May/June and campaign concluded with close second of three to a progressive filly at Hamilton (1m1f) in August; no surprise to see a bold bid on her return, provided conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).