Out of bed at 5am and on the road from Lancashire to Epsom by 5:30. Well, that's the plan for Friday morning and there is plenty to mull over on the journey.
First, why do Godolphin not seem to realise that the problem within their vast, sprawling empire simply doesn't lie with jockeys?
Second, is it time that Coolmore started emulating the Vatican by issuing a puff of white smoke from the Ballydoyle chimney in order to herald the final revelation of eagerly awaited running and riding plans?
And third, what will win the featured Investec Oaks at 16:05?
On balance, I suspect that The Fugue is the one to focus on at the top end of the market with Shirocco Star appealing as a lively type among the longshots.
It's hard to predict who will go off favourite between The Fugue and...