2015 Epsom Derby: Elm Park to take some catching

THE Epsom Derby should be today. Wednesday. As it used to be. However it’s on Saturday at 4.30pm. No, I don’t know why either. Anyway, whinge over: so who’s going to win racing’s blue riband? Fifteen were left in at the final confirmation and supplementary stage on Monday and, as expected, the owners of favourite …[Read More]

Epsom Derby: Horn of plenty for Gosden

SO the Epsom Derby plot thickens. We finally have a crystal clear favourite after today’s Dante… but he isn’t even entered for the race! GOLDEN HORN shot to the head of the Derby betting with his impressive display and owner Anthony Oppenheimer now faces the dilemma of whether to fork out the £75,000 to supplement …[Read More]

Intilaaq the 2,000 Guineas dark horse

LAST year’s Qipco 2,000 Guineas will take some beating. Night Of Thunder, under an inspired Kieren Fallon, edged out both Kingman and Australia. The latter pair went on to conquer all before them. Then, further down the field, were subsequent St Leger winner Kingston Hill and dual Group One winner The Grey Gatsby. So this …[Read More]