1m4f6y, Good to Soft (with rain around), 14 runners The Derby is unlike any other British Flat race. Epsom’s cambers, downhill run, turning nature and demanding final climb place a premium on balance, stamina and temperament. This year’s ground description of good to soft introduces an extra stamina test. Race Shape, Pace & Draw Pace…

5f | 4yo+ | Good | 20 runners The Dash is one of the most specialised sprint handicaps of the season. Epsom’s downhill 5f places a premium on early pace, balance, track position and handling the unique camber. This year’s Timeform pace forecast is Extreme, suggesting several confirmed front-runners could force a relentless gallop. Pace…

Class 2 Handicap | 3yo | 1m6f115y | Good to Firm | 6 runners A fascinating small-field staying handicap for unexposed 3yos. With only six runners, tactical positioning may prove more important than draw. Pace Assessment Likely pace appears moderate. Killer Whale made the running last time and could go forward again. Any Which Way…

2m4f Law Without The Horsing Around Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier) Class 5 Handicap Chase | 5yo+ | OR 0-100 | Good Ground | 2m4f A typical Worcester summer handicap chase where recent form, jumping reliability and proven effectiveness on good ground are likely to be more important than class angles. Worcester generally…

7f 15y, Good ground, 4yo+, OR 61-809 runners – Each-way 1/5 odds, 3 places Race Shape, Pace & Draw Musselburgh’s 7f start gives a relatively short run to the bend, making draw and early position important. Likely pace angles: Modern Times – usually races prominently and has ideal stall 1. Abduction – can sit handy…

1m4f 6y, Group 1, 4yo+, Good to Soft (rain around), 6 runners A fascinating small-field renewal featuring a rematch between last year’s first two, Jan Brueghel and Calandagan. Pace Angle The race lacks obvious front-runners apart from Illinois, who looks the most likely pace angle. Aidan O’Brien has three runners and Illinois could ensure a…

CopyBet Supporting UK Horse Racing Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier)Class 5 Handicap Chase | 2m7f | Good ground | 12 runners This looks a solid Class 5 staying handicap chase where recent chase form and suitability to a sound surface should carry significant weight. Worcester is generally a fair track, but prominent racers…

1m½f (about 1m1f), Group 3, Class 1, Good to Soft, 9 runners Race Assessment Epsom’s turning mile places a premium on balance, tactical speed and track position. Good-to-soft conditions add an element of stamina. With only nine runners, luck in running is less of an issue than in larger fields, although Epsom’s camber can still…

2m 50y | Handicap Chase | 4yo+ | Good to Yielding (rain forecast) | 10 runners Race Shape, Pace & Track Assessment Punchestown’s 2m chase course generally rewards accurate jumping and the ability to travel strongly through the middle part of the race. With rain forecast, conditions could ease further, bringing proven soft-ground performers more…

7f, Group 3, Class 1, 4yo+, Good to Soft (rain around), 8 runners Race Assessment This is a small-field Group 3 but a fascinating one because several of the principals arrive needing to bounce back from below-par recent efforts. Pace Angle Likely pace looks centred around Alcantor, who has regularly raced prominently and can force…