William Hill September Stakes (Group 3)

Pride Of Arras arrives at Kempton in progressive form and, despite sitting narrowly behind the top two on ratings, the upward trajectory of his profile makes a compelling case that he has more to offer than the bare figures suggest. Dubai Future and Gethin, rated three pounds and two pounds ahead respectively, represent the sternest dangers in what looks a competitive renewal, and Tornado Alert cannot be discounted either over this twelve-furlong trip on the all-weather. The confidence here is tempered given the quality of the opposition, but a horse moving in the right direction on a sound surface is always worth backing to take another step forward. Pride Of Arras is our selection.