Don't Touch the Great St Wilfrid hero Don't Touch is surely a Group-class sprinter of the future after he showed his battling qualities to maintain his unbeaten record in the William Hill Great St Wilfrid at Ripon. Unraced at two, the Richard Fahey-trained three-year-old had to overcome statistics which suggested the competitive handicap is very hard for one so young to win. Sent off the 4-1 favourite, Tony Hamilton had him buried on the near side as Kimberella went for home under Adrian Nicholls. On the far side Poyle Vinnie and Eccleston were to the fore, but it soon became apparent they were some way behind and Kimberella was a long way clear. Don't Touch found another gear close home, though, to prevail by a head, with Tatlisu third for the second consecutive year. Robin O'Ryan, assistant trainer to Fahey, said "He's a good horse and he's one of those you just don't know how good he could be. "Ayr (Gold Cup) has already been mentioned, but whether that will be next or not, I don't know. "He's got a good temperament and Tony gave him a super ride." Hamilton said: "I had to decide which way to go because I was right on the split. "A gap appeared about two out and he shot through it so I knew then I had a good chance. "I can't see why he wouldn't go to Ayr."
