Palmer dreaming of Derby glory with gutsy Best Of Days

Best Of Days (right) looked every inch a stayer when getting the better of his Royal Lodge rivalsCredit: Mark Cranham

After claiming a first British Classic earlier this year, Hugo Palmer now has the horse to fuel his dreams of glory at Epsom next summer after Best Of Days advertised his superior stamina with a gutsy victory.

Galileo Gold landed the 2,000 Guineas for the Newmarket trainer in the spring and while Palmer could well see Best Of Days bid to hand him back-to-back victories in that race it is the Derby he thinks could drive the colt to produce his very best.

Royal Lodge result

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Mark ScullyRacing Post Reporter

Published on 24 September 2016inReports

Last updated 19:52, 24 September 2016

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