Murtagh: Rip ready to cut loose

Johnny Murtagh believes the drop back to a mile will see Rip Van Winkle at his best in the BGC Sussex Stakes at Goodwood on Wednesday.

The Aidan O’Brien-trained colt was only beaten a length by the dual Classic winner Sea The Stars in the Coral-Eclipse over a mile and a quarter at Sandown earlier this month, with subsequent King George hero Conduit back in third.