CAN FRANKIE FINISH ON A HIGH?
Marcus Townend runs the rule over the top Derby hopefuls
AUGUSTE RODIN
Favourite during the winter for the race and trainer Aidan O’Brien retains faith in his colt despite a very disappointing run in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket.
ARREST (left)
Frankie Dettori’s final Derby mount proved his stamina with a highly impressive win in the Chester Vase but he would not want the ground to get too fast at Epsom.
THE FOXES
The Dante Stakes winner is a timely sporting distraction for his owners who also own relegation-haunted Leicester. Stamina doubts though.
MILITARY ORDER
Brother of 2021 winner Adayar. Heads the betting since showing agility and stamina to win the Lingfield Derby Trial for trainer Charlie Appleby and jockey William Buick.
SPREWELL
Decisive winner of the Leopardstown Derby Trial. That was on soft ground but trainer Jessica Harrington does not believe he is ground dependant.
PASSENGER
Unlucky third in the Dante. Not yet entered but Sir Michael Stoute’s colt is likely to be added to the line-up for a supplementary fee of £85,000 after a good work-out yesterday.
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