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One key runner for each of ITV’s races at Epsom on Saturday

Kameko: the 2,000 Guineas winner bids for Derby glory
Kameko: the 2,000 Guineas winner bids for Derby gloryCredit: Edward Whitaker

1.50 Epsom
Woodcote EBF Stakes, 6f

Charlie Appleby won the Woodcote last year with champion two-year-old Pinatubo. He is represented this time by Chesham fifth Modern News, the mount of William Buick.

Safe Voyage
2.25 Epsom
Surrey Stakes, 7f

John Quinn does well when he sends runners on the long journey from Yorkshire to Epsom. Safe Voyage, runner-up to Space Blues at Haydock last month, holds rock-solid credentials.

SAFE VOYAGE and Jason Hart wins at Haydock Park27/4/19Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723
Safe Voyage: Epsom-bound for John QuinnCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Desert Icon
3.00 Epsom
Investec Handicap, 1m2f

Desert Icon bolted up by nearly nine lengths at Newmarket last Sunday. It’s a tougher handicap this time, but he’s clearly well treated under a 6lb penalty.

Frankly Darling
3.40 Epsom
Investec Oaks, 1m4f

Frankly Darling looked something special when taking the step up in class in her stride in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot. She looks ready to sparkle on racing’s biggest stage.

Fooraat
4.15 Epsom
Princess Elizabeth Stakes, 1m½f

Fooraat rapidly put seven lengths between herself and her rivals at Chelmsford last time. She bids to make it three wins from three starts, and looks just the type to improve further.

Kameko
4.55 Epsom
Investec Derby, 1m4f

Kameko, the 2,000 Guineas winner, looks far superior to his rivals in terms of natural ability. It’s all about whether he stays. If this race was over 1m2f he’d be the 6-4 favourite. The Derby revolves around him.


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Published on 3 July 2020inDerby festival

Last updated 19:44, 3 July 2020

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