The Epsom Blue Riband Trial has gone to the favourite or joint favourite 7 times in the last 10 years so the trends point to John Gosden’s Debussey to hit the right note in the 3.40 tomorrow. While respecting his chance I am going for Ouster who is trained by David Elsworth. A big strapping sort he impressed when winning at maiden at Salisbury last season before finishing runner up in a conditions stakes at Newmarket. He is a keen going sort so will need to settle but regardless of the outcome tomorrow he is one to keep an eye on.
Richard Fahey saddles the giant Mr Freddy in the 5.25. After 3 runs at inadequate trips last season he could be well treated off a mark of 61 and should be suited by the step up in trip as his dam won over 2 miles.
I also fancy another Fahey runner, Pedregal in the Caterick 5.15. He was putting in his best work near the finish when 5th at Redcar on his last start.
In the 8.20 at Kempton Mirrored could be both well drawn and well handicapped and is the selection.
There is a good jumps card up at Perth where the 3.20 looks a competitive heat despite only attracting 6 runners. I considered Lodge Lane, Marleybow and Jaunty Flight for this before plumping for Marleybow who has dropped down the handicap and could run well at a big price.
My selections at Ballinrobe are Apt Approach (5.40) and Early Doors (8.10).
Today’s picture, by courtesy of British 2YO Racing is of Chiburta King a 20/1 winner yesterday.
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