Rodaini looks good with step down in class

Crisford’s charge also helped by reverting to a mile at Ripon

has been highly tried so far but can make use of a step down in class for the Follow At Attheraces On Twitter Conditions Stakes at Ripon.

Simon Crisford’s charge was a Listed winner at Doncaster last season and was subsequently given his chance in the very best company, finishing last in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf last autumn.

He shaped a little more promise when second in the Free Handicap on his return back in April but a lacklustre effort in the Heron Stakes at Sandown was following by another disappointing show at Group Three level at Royal Ascot.

Rodaini reverts to a mile, a factor which should be in his favour. Given he is upwards of 11lb better off than each of his rivals on the official numbers, this should be a straightforward task.

VEEJAY can gain compensation for a narrow defeat last time in the 21 Engineer Regiment Sapper Nursery Handicap.

Winner of his first two starts, he came massively unstuck against a subsequent Group Three winner at Glorious Goodwood before being edged out by a head at Haydock on his next attempt.

That effort was all the more creditable when factoring in his unfavourable draw and he remains a decent contender.

HUNTSMANS CLOSE can give his supporters a good run for their money in the Terry Mills & John Akehurst Handicap at Epsom.

Robert Cowell’s charge is on his lowest mark for nearly three years, which probably is not a surprise given he has not actually won since 2015, but he has certainly not been bringing up the rear every time.

The seven-year-old is not quite the force that saw him hit the career-high mark of 102 he achieved with Roger Charlton, but he remains a useful tool, particularly off his current perch of 88.

SELECTIONS:

EPSOM: 2.00 Rainbow Jazz, 2.35 We Know, 3.10 HUNTSMANS CLOSE (NAP), 3.45 Flyboy, 4.20 Ode To Glory, 4.50 Oh It’s Saucepot, 5.20 Lightoller.

RIPON: 2.15 Rastacap, 2.50 Rockliffe, 3.25 Veejay, 4.00 Rodaini, 4.30 Alexander M, 5.00 Totally Magic, 5.30 Firestorm.

DOUBLE: Huntsmans Close and Rodaini.