Epsom Derby day is upon us !

Looking at the race, it is hard to look beyond Saxon Warrior.  He has won the best trial and is unbeaten.  Another bonus is he is trained by Aiden O’Brian and ridden by Ryan Moore, but at even money with a few firms (Ladbrokes, Paddy Power) the bit of value is in the balance.  I think he will very likely win, but at 10/1 and above for the rest of the field, I will have a small each way on another that has a live chance.

Todays Free tip is as follows:

Horse: Delano Roosevelt

Time: 4:30 Epsom

Current Odds: 14/1 EW

This colt ran well to be second last time to Hazapour (who he meets again today).  He was second to Saxon Warrior at 2 over a mile, and although well beaten that day, it was a good run.  He is a really big horse, who has needed time to mature and fill his big frame.  He is still maturing and a lot more improvement is ahead, but his shrewd trainer would not be running him, if he didn’t think he had a decent chance. At good odds, he is my each way bet.

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Today is the first day of the Epsom Derby meeting.  The main older horse (4 yo+) race today being the Investec Coronation Cup at 3.10.  Cracksman who will start as a hot favourite, looks to have everything in his favour today, he should have no trouble in winning.  He is probably the best horse in training in Europe, at the moment, he is a course winner,  has a great jockey riding,  and will handle the softish ground.  At 2/7 he is one to put in a double, all is needed is finding one to go with it !

The Investec Oaks at 4.30 Epsom,  is for 3 year old fillies.  This race looks very open to me.   With the Ballydoyle maestro Aiden O’Brian saddling 8 runners for this Group 1 event.  Of them Magic Wand is the choice of stable jockey Ryan Moore, he does not get it wrong very often when choosing what to ride, if I was having a bet, it would be her each way at 9/2.  Hopefully the rain stays away, and the expected big crowd can have an enjoyable dry days racing.