IT DOESN’T get much better for Flat racing fans than England in June. First the Epsom Festival with the Oaks and Derby attracting the cream of three-year-olds from Europe and then a week of Royal Ascot which brings raiders from even further afield such as America’s Wesley Ward.
The Derby looks to be at the mercy of Aidan O’Brien who is targetting an astonishing ninth win in the the great colts showdown.
Home trainers will be out to stop him, none more so than Charlie Appleby and Roger Varian who have strong hands of their own. Another thriller looks likely.
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