If Serpentine goes hard enough to make this a true test, Russian Emperor is fancied to make his powerful finish count at Epsom
A strong pace looks likely in Saturday’s Derby, since that would seem essential for the chances of Ballydoyle’s two main contenders, Mogul and Russian Emperor. It would also test the stamina of Kameko, the Guineas winner, who has a handy draw and will be very dangerous if they dawdle through the early stages.
On the assumption that Serpentine, a staying type, goes hard enough from the front to make this a true test, Russian Emperor (4.55) is fancied to make his powerful finish count. The step up to this distance looks perfect for him and it also helps that there should still be some cushion in the ground after this week’s rain, because he is not the type to race handily and will probably have a dozen or more still in front of him at the home turn.
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Epsom
1.50 Twaasol 2.25 Safe Voyage 3.00 You're Hired 3.40 Love 4.15 Summer Romance 4.55 Russian Emperor 5.35 Magical Wish (nap)
Haydock
12.00 Mac Ailey 12.30 Royal Context 1.00 Lady Calcaria 1.30 Golden Melody 2.05 Risk Taker 2.40 Shelir (nb) 3.15 Grand Rumore 3.50 Zoohoor 4.25 Arch Moon
Chelmsford
4.35 Intrepid Italian 5.10 Recovery Run 5.40 Cliff Wind 6.10 Breath Of Joy 6.40 Billesdon Brook 7.10 Philamundo 7.40 Alsukar 8.10 Cityzen Serg 8.40 Paradise On Earth
Yarmouth
5.20 Capla Huntress 5.55 Arabian Romance 6.25 Songkran 6.55 Ventura Tormenta 7.25 Rovaniemi 7.55 Gregorian Girl 8.25 Inner Circle 8.55 Blue Venture