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Epsom & Chantilly, European Derby Weekend |
Welcome to Globeform's Weekend Special - with previews to Epsom's Derby meeting on June 2 & 3 and Chantilly's Prix du Jockey Club day on June 4.
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| Sir Percy or Horatio Nelson, who's the best? |
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Sir Percy beat Horatio Nelson in a close finish to the Dewhurst Stakes (G1) last year. Horatio Nelson was unlucky in running and Sir Percy retained his unbeaten record. That was broken next time he ran though, as he found George Washington too good in the 2000 Guineas (G1) - when Horatio Nelson was well behind.
Recent betting moves suggest that the Irish trained colt will get his revenge on Sir Percy at Epsom - but how realistic is that way of thinking?
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| Visindar - Derby favourite in focus |
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How good is he? Well, the bookmakers seem to think he virtually home already, as they have Visindar as a best priced 2-1 favourite for the Vodafone Derby (G1).
The son of Sinndar has yet to lose a race but he has yet to meet another Group winner too. His performances seem a big 'foggy' to most of us - but there are interesting clues and formlines to be found.
Geir Stabell has investigated the French trained colt's profile - and he comes up with some interesting pieces of evidence.
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