At Sandown today, the main race at 3.35 is a group 1 over 10 furlongs. Vadeni the French Derby winner ships in to take on some strong opposition from the UK. Native Trail won the Irish 2,000 Guineas on his latest run. He tries the trip of 10f for the first time. I think he has a good chance and I have backed him at 15/8 without Vadeni. I do think it will be a good race, and will be between the two three year olds at the finish.

In France, 5.00 Chantilly. Factuer Cheval steps up in grade, he is unbeaten in three races, twice I have backed him, so I took the 11/10 on offer last night, as he will be hard to beat.

Some good races at Haydock – on rain softened ground. Gaasee 3.15 will like the ground, he is my idea of the winner, in what is a strong race. Brentford Hope at 12/1 could be worth a bet each way in it, he has a decent claimer on top, who takes off a valuable 7lb , and his trainer would not give him the chance, if he did not think he can overcome his lack of riding experience, to be an asset with his claim.

More soon.