14:00 Ripon Tips — Thursday 16th April 2026

We head to Ripon for a fascinating 14:00 contest on good ground, and our conviction here is firmly with **The Untamed** (EVS) to get off the mark. Richard Hannon's juveniles are always a force to be reckoned with, and this well-regarded colt showed abundant promise on his debut, finishing a staying-on second. That initial run will undoubtedly have brought him on significantly, both physically and mentally, and he looks primed to put that valuable experience to excellent use here.

Trends for second-time out Hannon juveniles are overwhelmingly positive for natural progression. Joe Leavy takes the ride, and with the market firmly behind him at Even money, all signs point to a big performance. He possesses the raw talent and ideal foundation to shed his maiden tag today; Ripon's good ground should play to his strengths. He’s a confident selection to build on that promising debut.

For an each-way alternative, **Vega Storm** is worth including. Unexposed and with improvement likely, he could sneak into the places. However, our main confidence remains firmly with The Untamed, who looks a very classy sort in the making and should prove too strong for this field.