WORKFORCE

Top spot horses for June 5th:

WORKFORCE - 120, plus 12lbs 12f Epsom June 5th

Not the most improved over the weekend, or even at this course, but his 120 is only so low because it was a weak Derby field, and he himself starts from a very low base, in this grade. However, he dismissed the rest in a manner of a horse capable of posting a rating in the 130's. But for now he is stuck with a modest 120, but he will progress without doubt. Whatever the excuses for the others, he was the one who turned up on the day.

BERTOLIVER - 90, plus 17lbs 5f Epsom June 5th

When things go right this horse is capable of posting very quick times. He has done it before and never followed it up consistently enough to mark him down as a horse to follow... Unless the new trainer has found the magic key?

FORTUNI - 97, plus 12lbs 12f Epsom June 5th

A very respectful rating for this Class 2 handicapper. Should have a bit in hand even after being reassessed. On the upgrade and one to follow.

FLIPANDO - 106, plus 12lbs 6f Epsom June 5th

The old boy certainly has a turn of foot off a fast run race, and could well follow up. At C2 level they are usually are good for pace, but he always needs luck in running. Merits his 106.

EXCEL BOLT - 83, well above race grade. 6f Musselburgh June 5th

If you saw the race, it might not have looked that special ... other than how he got up to win??

COCKTAIL CHARLIE, also 83 - deserves credit too, being short-headed on the line. The time was very quick for 2yo's, and both showed a willing attitude. They will be a danger to many in the better 2yo races.

HARRIS TWEED - 102, plus 16lbs 12f Musselburgh June 5th

He certainly took this field apart, and will be hammered in his ratings, but very much back to his best. This was an above average card for this course, and this Class 2 h'cap looked tight going into it. It depends on his new OR where he goes from here, but he was on fire this day.

SPACE STATION - 82, plus 12lbs Lingfield June 5th

Two good efforts on the trot, and should not be raised too much for this. Another win at this level, Class 5, could well be on the cards.

DAY OF THE EAGLE - 104, plus 20lbs 7f Doncaster June 5th

Excellent rating for a Class 3 h'cap, and one to watch out in this grade.

SEA LORD - 102, plus 11lbs 8f Doncaster June 5th

Another top performance, this time in Class 2 grade. It is hard to get a big mark the higher the level, unless you are on the upgrade, and Sea Lord fits that bill to a tee.