Racecards
14:15 Ripon
Bbc Radio York Sandie Dunleavy E.B.F. Novice Stakes (Class D) (Class D)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 120
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey S Sanders
made all, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear
- Form 21250
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Mrs A Duffield
- Jockey J Fanning
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on and no impression over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey P Mulrennan
went right start, soon with winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey R Winston
went right start, always outpaced, behind, tailed off from halfway
In depth
Verdict
A low turn out from the 18 entered at the five-day stage, which makes the task in front of newcomer Rockpiler an easier one in taking on Imperial Sound, who sets the standard on previous experience but has a little prove on his first try over six furlongs. The selection's stablemate Wolf Hammer showed signs of ability on his debut and has bags of scope for the future. Whereas Unlimited already looks exposed and has a fair bit to prove after a poor run on the all weather last time. Imperial Sound, who teams up with man of the moment Seb Sanders, will be hard to overhaul if he stays this extra furlong - which on pedigree should not be a problem for him. However, his last two starts leave him vulnerable to a less exposed type and, with the likelihood of a short price abounding, he may be worth taking on. This is where we turn to Rockpiler, who initially cost 300,000 euros and is related to a number of juvenile winners at this trip. The form of his yard has is also a plus beside his name and Rockpiler can be the latest individual to carry the colours of Andrea and Graham Wylie to victory.