KEVIN Ryan does well with his youngsters on the Knavesmire and the once-raced Syphax sprang a surprise in the Group 3 Acomb Stakes, coming from last to first under Jamie Spencer to score at 16/1.

A once-raced colt by American sire Arch and out of the Kingmambo mare Much Obliged, Syphax had won a relatively minor maiden over seven furlongs at Musselburgh and is obviously very happy at the trip.