Tom Collins reckons talented stayer Hamish could prove a Ten To Follow wildcard

It is crucial to have a core of obvious contenders and one or two under-the-radar prospects in your Tote Ten To Follow entry.

The likes of Prince of Wales's Stakes favourite Japan and staying superstar Stradivarius have to be included, given they look sure to go close in a number of Group 1 contests in the bonus race section.

Including a three-year-old colt and filly who are likely to contest the Investec Derby and Oaks is paramount.

Qipco 2,000 Guineas winner Kameko is extremely talented and has proved he handles all types of ground, so he is a safe play, while Frankly Darling looks set for a cracking campaign that will hopefully include Epsom glory next month.

Love was the obvious option for the Oaks but I'm not convinced she is all that special and, although she will probably record at least one more victory this year, I'd rather side with a less exposed filly.

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Although Love doesn't make my list, Mogul, who also runs in Michael Tabor's blue and orange silks, does. Last year's Vertem Futurity fourth looks set to land the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot before potentially tackling the Derby or Irish Derby.

The Godolphin-owned Ghaiyyath was mightily impressive in the Group 1 Coronation Cup on his reappearance and can dominate his division this year, while Space Blues is the sole sprinter included in the list. He bolted up at Haydock on his return, goes on all kinds of ground and looks a real Diamond Jubilee player.

Elarqam may slip the mind of some players but he is consistent over middle-distances, despite being just below the top level.

The wildcard selection is four-year-old stayer Hamish, who made a big impression over stamina-sapping distances last year and could develop into a real Ebor player for trainer William Haggas.

Tom Collins' Ten To Follow

Elarqam
Frankly Darling
Ghaiyyath
Hamish
Japan
Kameko
Logician
Mogul
Space Blues
Stradivarius

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