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Runner-up Technician can reverse form with Bangkok if they meet at Epsom

Bangkok and Silvestre de Sousa win the bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown on Friday
Bangkok and Silvestre de Sousa win the bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown on FridayCredit: Mark Cranham

The bet365 Classic Trial often produces a smart performer and both Bangkok and Technician emerged from the race with plenty of credit, even if neither look capable of winning the Investec Derby in little over a month's time.

Bangkok earned most of the plaudits, being cut generally to 12-1 (from 25) for Epsom, but nowhere near enough was made of how unlucky Technician was – and how he is more than twice the price for the Derby is a bit of a head-scratcher.


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