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John Burke

John Burke is a long term tipster at the Victor Value service, a contributor to On Course Profits and of course a regular contributor here at the Daily Punt. Https://victorvalue.uk

Derby Draw Drama and Thursday Pointers

Hi all,

Yesterday, in true racing geek style, I was tracking the final declarations for both the Oaks and Derby on the BHA website.

All nine Oaks entries stood their ground — no surprise given the lack of depth among this year’s middle-distance fillies. Newmarket 1,000 Guineas heroine Desert Flower the form pick stood her ground, but rain softened ground will test her stamina. Ryan Moore has seemingly opted for Cheshire Oaks winner Minnie Hauk ahead of Whirl and Giselle. I don’t think his decision will have been an easy one.

Remarkably, 19 of the 20 Derby entries were declared, making it the biggest field since 2003. The only absentee was Aidan O’Brien’s Puppet Master, leaving him with three: Delacroix, The Lion in Winter, and Lambourn. Ryan Moore is on Delacroix — and how often does he get it wrong these days?

With such a large field, luck in running will play a big role. I wouldn’t be shocked if something at a price sprang a surprise.

If you haven’t seen it. Here’s the Derby draw.

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Prix du Jockey Club: Camille Pissarro Books Eclipse Date?

Hi all,

Welcome to June – and with it, the start of summer from a meteorological standpoint. It’s one of the finest months of the Flat season, and although Saturday was low-key by recent standards, there was still Group action to enjoy.

With the Derby and Oaks just days away, and Royal Ascot looming large, it was no surprise to see a slightly quieter Saturday. Even so, we had two Group 3s at Haydock and another at York, and field sizes held up well considering the proximity to Epsom and Ascot.

The weekend’s main event took place across the Channel – Sunday’s Qatar Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly.

Inside today’s main piece you can read my thoughts on the French Classic and the best of Saturday’s Group action.

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