Dettori can be a Law unto himself...

LAW Of The Sea can prevail for Frankie Dettori in the Chester Vase.

Dettori arrives for day one of the Boodles May Festival on the Roodee fresh from the 20th Classic success of his famous career on Mother Earth on Sunday. He swaps one set of renowned silks for another in Chester’s Derby trial, representing Godolphin this time as well as old allies John and Thady Gosden.

Law Of The Sea is one of a majority in the eight-strong field – including three for Mother Earth’s trainer Aidan O’Brien – bidding to justify their Epsom entries.

The son of Golden Horn has already advanced his claims with two highly encouraging victories, albeit in low-profile surroundings, on Kempton’s Polytrack in January and then on his turf debut at Leicester last month.

The form of both races leaves Law Of The Sea well below several rivals here on ratings – including Godolphin’s own better-fancied Wirko – but his rate of improvement is eye-catching, and he may package.

Zeyaadah, sure to go off a shorter price in the Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire Oaks, is another with obvious potential and a big date at Epsom next month hinging on her performance here.

Roger Varian’s Shadwell filly is unbeaten after three increasingly promising be the surprise victories last year.

Three jumps cards are farflung, and both Newton Abbot and Kelso offer investment opportunities.

Highest Sun heads to Devon for the newtonabbotracing. com Handicap Chase and really ought to be able to make his presence felt from a rating which is 12lb lower than early last year.