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'He's where you want to be' - four-time Derby winner Willie Carson on who has the best draw for Saturday's Classic

Willie Carson: four-time Derby-winning jockey
Willie Carson: won the Derby four timesCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

Four-time Derby-winning jockey Willie Carson believes Ruling Court has the advantage over the Ballydoyle battalions following the draw for Saturday's big race.

The 2,000 Guineas winner was initially cut to 3-1 after he was handed stall seven in the draw, which was made by Carson and Martin Dwyer at an event in Epsom, after a field of 19 was declared for the Classic.

Carson, who enjoyed success with Troy, Henbit, Nashwan and Erhaab, said a draw in the middle would give William Buick greater flexibility aboard Ruling Court. Buick said on Monday he would ride the Justify colt "accordingly" as he steps up half a mile in distance after his Newmarket success.

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