Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 28, 2018 Journalists Share Posted May 28, 2018 Fourteen horses have been confirmed for the G1 Investec Epsom Derby on Saturday, including the hot favourite Saxon Warrior (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}). The unbeaten colt is one of seven 3-year-olds left in the race from Ballydoyle as Aidan O’Brien chases a seventh win in the race. The Frankel (GB) sired trio of Rostropovich (Ire), Zabriskie (Ire) and Nelson (Ire) and three sons of Galileo (Ire) in Kew Gardens (Ire), Delano Roosevelt (Ire) and The Pentagon (Ire) are all possibles. The favourite’s main market rival Roaring Lion (GB) (Kitten’s Joy), who was so impressive in the G2 Dante S., is also confirmed along with the fellow John Gosden trained Sevenna Star (Ire) (Redoute’s Choice {Aus}) while another stylish trial winner, G3 Chester Vase victor Young Rascal (Fr) (Intello {Ger}) is on course to represent William Haggas and race sponsor Bernard Kantor. Dermot Weld won the race two years ago with Harzand (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) and he will field a relation of that horse in Hazapour (Ire) (Shamardal), owned and bred, like the 2016 winner, by the Aga Khan. Charlie Appleby and Godolphin will rely on G1 QIPCO 2000 Guineas third Masar (Ire) whose sire New Approach (Ire) won the race ten years ago while Knight To Behold (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) will be a first Derby runner for trainer Harry Dunlop, whose father John trained the winner on two occasions. Mark Johnston has confirmed Dee Ex Bee (GB) (Farhh {GB}) for owner Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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