Sophia’s Starlight (7/1) landed the biggest success of her career when clinging on in determined fashion in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon this afternoon.

Summerghand proved there is no substitute to experience as the eight-year-old struck in typically late fashion to scoop the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup.

Soulcombe turned the Sky Bet Melrose Handicap at York into a procession under Hollie Doyle.

David O’Meara relies on veteran sprinter Summerghand to provide him with a fourth victory in the William Hill Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon.

Adrian McGuinness’ Irish raider Harry’s Bar looks to make a successful trip to Newcastle when he goes for glory in the Betway All-Weather Sprint Championships Conditions Stakes on Friday.