14.00 - This 0-105 handicap is very poor. The highest rated horse is King Zain at 94 and he's the only one rated in the 90's. Patient Dream clearly loves cut in the ground. Won here last time and others have franked that form since. However he has the dreaded stall 1 and I actually thought didn't handle the track too well last time. Was very keen through the middle part of the race and hung all the way down the home straight. I think he's short enough now to oppose. Greatgadian was another that was very keen last time which would be a worry it'll happen again here. Zhang Fei is by Camelot who is 0-16 around Epsom as a sire. King Frankel definitely looks the best of the Mark Johnston runners. Showed good pace to travel smoothly in a strongly run race last time when plenty were up to their work the whole time. Was getting pushed wide down the straight which appeared to not help him. The winner won in a time 5 seconds quicker than that of the winner of the fillies listed race later on the card. The form of the race is untested so far but it's usually a good race that produces group winners. He needs to lead and he has a good draw to do so. When able to lead at Pontefract 2 runs back he was glued to the rail and handled the track very well suggesting that getting the lead and the rail here would be right up his street with both track offering undulations. His brother Eminent was 4th in the Derby a few years back further suggesting the track should suit. I think the ground will dry out considerably in the morning which will also boost his claims. There will also be a fresh strip of ground on the inside which will help. I also think Freak Out has each way claims here. First time cheekpieces, has been working in them at home and showing some good pieces of work in them. Hit the line very strongly last at Newmarket suggesting further was needed. Has looked slightly outpaced all 3 goes at a mile this season so the step up in trip should help. Goes on any ground. The Newmarket race was also won in a good time, obviously with the experience of the Rowley mile undulations it gives you hope this track will be fine.

 

14.35 - Nazuna will probably come on for this run. Lottie Marie is by far the lowest rated in the field but because she is a 4yo it means she has to give the likes of Statement a lot of weight here. Yesterday I didn't think the form of the Lingfield fillies group 3 race was the strongest and that was backed up with Meu Amor who was 4th in that race losing at Epsom yesterday. Dead heating her for 4th was Parents Prayers so I'm happy to leave that filly. I think the ground could just be slow enough for Illykato. I thought Posted has become an attractive price here. She always needs the first run of the season and she was behind Lady Bowthorpe and Queen Power that day. Queen Power has since bolted up at York and Lady Bowthorpe chased home Palace Pier in the Lockinge. So the form looks strong and she should have progressed from that run. I think she will place but this may just be above her level slightly to be able to win.  Statement is clearly a very talented group filly. She was too keen in the Guineas but she has shown a tendency to over race all her career. That wouldn't be a good thing for Epsom. I could see her becoming unbalanced. David Egan on board today and he is 0-29 at Epsom in his career. Personally I'm in a forgiving mood right now and MAAMORA scoped dirty post race last time after being well supported. Despite not being right she was only beaten 2 lengths by Illykato. I expect that form to be reversed. Yard are in much better form right now. She had Posted and Lady Bowthorpe soundly beaten on her final start last season when winning a group 3 at Sandown. That looks solid form. Track and ground should be fine. I expect a good run here. 5yo's have a good record in the race and she has a good raw here. Will Buick has a good record around here.

 

15.10 - Century Dream is a regular in this race and has won it twice. Last years race however was run at Newbury and he won it on seasonal reappearance. He was very disappointing on seasonal reappearance this year and certainly isn't getting any younger. At this price I can't back him. Duke Of Hazard usually needs the run so last time can be excused. However I just wonder if the ground won't quite be quick enough for him. Same comments can be applied to Prince Eiji. Marie's Diamond looks a solid each way option to me. Has placed here before and goes very well on the undulations of the Rowley mile. Silvestre on board he gets on very well with her and he rides Epsom very well. If she can get to the front and the rail I think she'll set a good pace and try make the best of her way home. Bell Rock looks an improver but is definitely a Newmarket specialist. I've put up PHOLAS in the hope that something takes Marie's Diamond on for the lead and they go off quick infront. Pholas needs a strong pace and it happened a few times yesterday and it could easily happen again today. They'll be riding for the places and I think back at the mile she should give a better showing. She's in great form at home and is better than her current rating, it's just a case of needing things to fall right.

 

15.45 - Race regular Caspain Prince doesn't have a good draw this time. Neither does the inform Pettochside. Recon Mission and Copper Knight have both been well beaten in this race a few years ago. Han Solo Berger has been running well and I think from this draw should run well. Handles the track after running over 6f here a few seasons back. Won't mind cut in the ground. Lord Riddiford is more consistent on the all weather. I've been following MONDAMMEJ since joining this yard as they say how much talent he has. Today they actually fancy him a lot and I have been passed him as info today. He's got a great draw, handled the undulations of Pontefract and goes on any ground. Yard are in nice form and if he doesn't do his usual pre race antics and throw his chances away I think he'll be hard to beat. Very talented horse. Sunday Sovereign is also a very talented horse and showed signs of a revival this season. Also has a great draw. Went off favourite for the Norfolk at Royal Ascot a few seasons ago and handles cut in the ground. The choice of Silvestre which speaks volumes in my opinion. It's a tough betting race with many hard luck stories so small ew bets on Mondammej and Sunday Sovereign.

 

16.30 - I think the Derby is priced up all wrong. Bolshoi Ballet is too short, the Derinstown Stud trial isn't the race it used to be. I expect Mac Swiney to reverse that form with him. He returned a bad scope after that race then won the Irish Guineas next time out. He should stay the trip and ground will suit. Hurricane Lane beat horses that didn't fire last time and wondered around down the straight. I think he'll run well without winning however due to the fact he stays well and handles cut in the ground.  John Leeper, Mohaafeth, Third Realm are all too short on what they've done so far. One Ruler and Gear Up interest me plenty. One Ruler has some great 2yo form closely tied with Mac Swiney and Van Gogh. Loves cut in the ground, isn't guaranteed to get this far but was definitely outpaced last time over a mile. Gear Up definitely needed the reappearance and didn't run badly at all, wasn't beaten far behind Hurricane Lane. Won a soft ground group 1 in France on final 2yo start. Another that I think is overpriced and could easily finish in the places. However Mac Swiney should be too good for all of these.

 

17.15 - Australis is 0-10 on turf. The Trader is running to a good level this season but has a bad draw. The ground looks like it'll go against Frontispiece. This is a much easier race for Wait For The Lord after running well in a group 3 last time. The winner has won nicely again since so it looks a decent group 3. Unexposed on the flat so could be well handicapped. Yard won this in 2018 and they do look like they've trained this filly for this race. Red Force One wouldn't be running here if Phil didn't think he could win it. Took advantage of a reduced mark last time but did it well. Should run well. Jockeys lack of experience round here would be a worry.  Group One Power needs to lead like he did when winning here earlier in the season, failed to follow up next time. Re oppose SOTO SIZZLER here. Soto Sizzler has Oisin Murphy on board this time and he won't allow Group One Power and easy lead. Record of 1,1,2 round here including winning this in 2019. Stall 2 not the greatest but atleast it forces Oisins hand to go forward from the gates. Last run can be excused over a trip too far.

 

17.50 - Probably won't be quick enough ground for Desert Safari. Ejtilaab does nothing wrong over 7f and doesn't shape like he wants 6f. Lexington Dash has taken his form to a new level this season but he's another that wants quick ground. Kimifive keeps running so well so the handicapper hasn't relented. Atalanta's Boy is a Goodwood specialist. ABERAMA GOLD and TINTO should both run very well here. Aberama Gold gives a lot less weight to Lexington Dash this time and the fact that getting the lead over sprint trips here is a huge advantage should play to his strengths. Usually gets the lead so he could be hard to peg back if grabbing that lead. First time cheekpieces should help. Tinto has plenty of experience in these big field sprints. Drops back to 6f which will suit. Winner on the Rowley mile so the undulations here should be fine.

 

 

14.00 - King Frankel 9/4 Bet365, Freak Out 7/1 EW William Hill

 

14.35 - Maamora 3/1 Bet365

 

15.10 - Pholas 50/1 Ew Bet365

 

15.45 - Mondammej 14/1 EW 7places Skybet, Sunday Sovereign 9/2 Bet365

 

16.30 - Mac Swiney 7/1 EW 5places Skybet, One Ruler 14/1 Ew 5places Skybet

 

17.15 - Soto Sizzler 4/1 Bet365

 

17.50 - Aberama Gold 8/1 EW 4places Skybet, Tinto 17/2 EW 4places Skybet