ITV Racing tips: one key runner from each of the five races on ITV on Friday
2.00 Epsom
British EBF 40th Anniversary Woodcote Stakes, 6f
Balon D'Or is well regarded by connections and bids to improve on his Lily Agnes third in this competitive two-year-old sprint, which tends to throw up Royal Ascot contenders. He faces four last-time-out winners including Bobsleigh and Haatem, who were both wide-margin victors on their previous start and could be dangers.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: BOBSLEIGH
Created a favourable impression at Brighton; should take well to Epsom; interesting
2.35 Epsom
Racehorse Lotto Handicap, 1m½f
George Boughey and William Buick combined last year for success in this race with Totally Charming and seek to repeat the feat with All The King's Men, who will be wearing first-time blinkers. Revich and Fantastic Fox, second and third 12 months ago, return and could well be involved in the finish.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: RHOSCOLYN
Sole start at Epsom resulted in a 4l success in the 7f handicap on this card in 2021
3.10 Epsom
Dahlbury Coronation Cup, Group 1, 1m4f
Westover suffered no shame in defeat behind Japanese star Equinox in the Dubai Sheema Classic and is primed for a triumphant return to Epsom following his unlucky third in last year's Derby. The returning Emily Upjohn and resurgent Hurricane Lane provide strong opposition, while the addition of Torquator Tasso's half-brother Tunnes makes this an unmissable top-level contest.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: WESTOVER
Luckless third in last year's Derby then won the Irish version; leading player back here
3.45 Epsom
Betfred Handicap, 1m2f
Recent scorers Honiton and Marhaba The Champ clash in this £100,000 handicap, which has thrown up winners at double-figure prices in five of the last ten years. Bad Company fits that bill and scored on his last start at the track but Jack Cannon will be looking to strike with Majestic, the trainer's first runner at the track.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: MARHABA THE CHAMP
1m2f win at York on return; just six races, so he may well be open to further improvement
4.30 Epsom
Betfred Oaks, Group 1, 1m4f
The feature fillies' Classic has been dominated in recent years by Aidan O'Brien and he could extend his winning streak to four with impressive Chester scorer Savethelastdance, who sets the standard following a 22-length romp last month. Surprise Musidora scorer Soul Sister seeks to provide Frankie Dettori with a final Oaks victory, while stablemate Running Lion is also one to watch after running away with the Pretty Polly Stakes.
SPOTLIGHT TIP: SAVETHELASTDANCE
Her finishing effort to win the Chester race by 22 lengths was something else
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Race 1, 2.00 Epsom: BOBSLEIGH
Race 2, 2.15 Carlisle: PRINCESS KARINE
Race 3, 2.35 Epsom: RHOSCOLYN
Race 4, 2.50 Carlisle: CEILIDH
Race 5, 3.10 Epsom: WESTOVER
Race 6, 3.45 Epsom: MARHABA THE CHAMP
Race 7, 4.30 Epsom: SAVETHELASTDANCE
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Published on 2 June 2023inFree tips
Last updated 08:49, 2 June 2023
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