ROGER'S RING LOOKS A KEEPER

Roger Varian is not adverse to readying a horse to win first time out and KEEPER'S RING (6:30 Kempton) could be good enough to win on her debut. A Street Cry filly out of a mare by Sadlers Wells, she certainly seems bred for the purpose and although there are some attractive connections amongst the opposition, there is a slight feeling that this is a maiden that might not take much winning. Remember that the same owner has Royal Ascot winner Cursory Glance and she too made her debut at Kempton and recorded a win. Moonvoy was very disappointing at odds on last time out. Momayyaz was second on her opening run albeit a distant second (by 11 lengths). Emirates Joy could go well but her trainer's horses tend to come on for the run and Lady Bingo may be more of a long term prospect. Inflection may be the biggest threat.

Can Keeper's Ring do the same as Cursory Glance?

The 4:00 at Ffos Las looks a competitive little race which could contain some decent fillies. For me, Reesha may not be able to see out the trip as she just lost the lead late on in her last race. I also think she is vulnerable giving eighteen pounds to my selection, BY JUPITER. She ran her best race to date last time when seemingly appreciating the step up to today's distance (12 furlongs) when finishing second. Cam Hardie's claim means that she carries three pounds less than that day and her breeding suggests that she should be up to winning a race of this class. Swan Lakes could be the danger.

Ffos Las' 5:00 looks a different affair, with plenty of exposed types who look as though this is well and truly their level. This is why it may pay to look at the three year olds in this race in the hope that they are open to some improvement. STONEHAM could be of interest wearing a first time visor whilst RAPUNZAL could also figure on her handicap debut. Admittedly she has shown very little thus far but of a lowly mark of 54, she may be able to make her presence felt.

And finally, Ripon's 8:45 sees the smartly bred CLASSICAL DUET attempt to improve on his poor first run. He did everything differently to what his trainer's horses are famed for; breaking late, staying at the back and running green. If he does the complete opposite to what he did then, this half brother to the top class Papal Bull and useful Statutory could be a live contender. Of course Mount Shamsan is the main danger, but if my selection improves on his first run and is able to dictate proceedings, the nine pounds that William Haggas' contender has to give away may prove too much.

Happy Punting!