This year's Derby

yes in some ways it is rather dull but there's nothing to stop other trainers and breeders stepping up and delivering good colts themselves.

you could also look at it another way, this weekend he has a chance to exceed the legendary Vincent in terms of derby wins, a remarkable feat in itself.

I never used to back O'Brien but this week I have changed and got with him, sometimes you just have to follow winners.

So which of his seven runners are you going to back LR?

I've already backed broome and Anthony van dyck. don't intend to add any others, two is more than enough.

nothing to stop other trainers and breeders stepping up

Coolmore have soured the race.

korr wrecked petrol salesman dave.

As for this you can poke it sideways.


The Derby needs you! The King and Queen are actively backing our greatest race - now it’s on the rest of us to do the same
Epsom is expected to look busier and better when the premier Classic is staged in front of the monarch on Saturday
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Lee Mottershead
Racing writer of the year

Before you do Lee give it a bit a back and forth first!

Then shove it to the hilt!

I am more shocked he has none in the Greyhound Derby Final.

Some residents in Fir Tree Road say please watch The Derby at home on the tv. They do not want the traffic, noise, lager louts and inconveniences associated.

Hope the fireworks display is better this year,

I might take the train to Epsom Downs on Friday and Saturday and walk the rest. With a freedom Pass the passage is free.

Anthony Van **** ought to paint a pretty picture around Tattenham corner.