Epsom Downs racecourse makes a mark on the wider sporting public’s consciousness on one day each year but there are few better places to be on a fine summer evening than the home of the Derby, which stages a low-key six-race card on Thursday evening.
As ever at this track, course form is a significant point in favour of any runner and Highland Acclaim (7.15) is consolidating his position at the top of the market for the most valuable race on the card after his main market rival, Major Pusey, was scratched on the morning of the race.
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