Has 6lbs over TIMEPIECE ... providing she turns up in the same condition as last season's C/D success, which was also a first time out performance. Given this spring has been particularly dry there is no guarantee that will be the case.
Epsom 2.10: HIGHLAND KNIGHT
However, that rating comes from his last place behind Dick Turpin. Not to be dismissed out of hand, even though it was about 20lbs better than his norm! Has claims, and jockey/stable combination doing well.
Under 'normal' ratings I have SPACE STATION just clear of a host of others. It is worth noting that SOWAYLM, who has no chance on ratings, is badly drawn, but does well fresh. Its best performance last season was 2nd to No Hubris at Sandown. Very slow time, so poor rating. If they have solved whatever kept him off the course for most of the season, he could be the EW of the day ... Just what Frankie needs to know it is HIS day, a win from the impossible?
Epsom 2.45: MIDDAY
She has 4lbs in hand over St NICHOLAS ABBEY, and then INDIAN DAYS who does well in small fields. However, with DANDINO in the mix, and second rated from a lower grade, this will be no ordinary tactical affair. If there is a weakness in the top two, he will make sure it is found out.
It should be between the top two, and unless St Nick is back up to his 2yo best, then MIDDAY should win okay.
Epsom 3.25: TRES CORONAS
Stable in cracking form. Sound run last time ...but ... this is chock full of possibilities. However, it does have a low draw if it can hold its place.
SAND SKIER is next rated, but needs to show a bit more sparkle than of late, but is in the right stable to do just that. RIGHT STEP, BEAUMONTS PARTY, and ORIENTAL SCOT also in the mix. Very tricky race!
Epsom 4.05: BLUE BUNTING
She ticks the boxes for me. MISTY FOR ME will be a very strong challenger, and they should pull away from the rest.
Epsom 4.40: HOORAY:
Ran a gallant race in the 1000gns. The pace she set probably brought the downfall of a good few against that wind .... this should be a walk in the park for her.
Epsom 5.25: CITY LEGEND
I think he had a tough race against Common Touch and his last race came too soon. This is no better either, only 4 days later ... going to the well to often methinks?
Next rated is FITYAAN who fits the bill as a Barry Hills progressive sort, and should be good enough.
Have a good day.
p.s. I await the outcome at the High Court before releasing the Derby Blog. It does seem very petty when they have an excellent replacement in Johnny Murtagh. Perhaps the Turkish gentleman is making a point, whereas he will create a massive resentment among the backers of Recital, not to mention Coolmore in general? Welcome to the world of racing! Jockeys switch mounts all the time, it is their livelihood. It may not be honourable all of the time, but most just get on with it. This is just another case of bad publicity on Flat racing's big day. If Fallon wins I hope they tell the Turkish whatever to take his horses and sling his hook ... grrrrr!
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