TARTINI TO PROVIDE A DERBY BOOSTER
TARTINI (2.00) can give a Derby pointer in the Epsom opener. A win here can boost the chances of Classic hopes Cracksman and Best Solution. Epsom – Just about every recent starts but could get the run of the runner can be given some race today providing last year’s third sort of chance but gets the nod does not take him on for with the Derby form on view. The selection has finished behind Cracksman, over course and distance, and Best Solution on his last two outings. He ran a blinder behind Cracksman where he met interference at a crucial stage but still finished a promising fourth. This is a slight drop in grade and he looks to be on a favourable mark for his handicap debut. There was nothing wrong with attitude at Newmarket where he battled all the way to the line before failing a by nose. He is up 4lb but has a progressive profile and rates the main threat. Epsom – Last year’s winner is unbeaten here having won both her races but has been in the doldrums of late though would have claims if bouncing back. A more solid option is
who showed her disappointing Kempton effort to be all wrong with an authoritative front-running display at Goodwood. She could easily get an uncontested lead again today and makes plenty of appeal. Things did not pan out for in the 1,000 Guineas but she finished last season with a third to Rhododendron in a Group One and started this one chasing Dabyah home in a Group Three. That level of form gives her every chance in this company. Epsom – Andrew Balding has won this race twice in the last five years so expect a bold show from recent York scorer The admirably tough has won two of his three outings since joining Ruth Carr and, though this is a drop in class, he does look vulnerable conceding weight. has been consistent and takes another step up in grade but could be the answer dropped back in trip. He is a free-running type that has been out-stayed on his the lead. Epsom – This could go to 2015 winner who showed a decisive turn of foot to score at Musselburgh. He is up 8lb but remains below his highest winning mark. There are two other previous winners – (2013) and
(2016). The former was third 12 months ago and showed he was in good heart with victory at York. He should again give a good account whereas Caspian Prince may struggle from his low berth. The first three home last year were drawn 17, 19 and 20. With that in mind who was second last year, could make his presence felt again. Epsom – An open renewal and despite his inexperience gets the nod. He is quite a laid back character for a Frankel and confirmed the promise he had shown last year when catching
to score at this venue in April. He is unexposed and his trainer feels he has improved. Permian gave the form a huge boost with victory in the Dante – a race that has thrown up four Derby winners since 2004 – and he is an uncomplicated sort who should give his running. Aidan O’Brien aims six at the prize with jockey bookings suggesting that is his leading candidate. He was an easy winner of his maiden last year and looked a stayer when successful in the Dee Stakes at Chester. It was 1998 when the last Lingfield Derby Trial winner followed up here but did score comfortably and boasts solid Group One placed form. It is asking a lot for a horse to win a maiden a couple of weeks ago and then be thrust into a Derby battle. Well it is happening to who was mightily impressive in scoring by 10 lengths. He is certainly bred to win a Derby and could very well do it but faces a massive task.