14:00 Epsom Downs

Friday 1 June 2018

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Investec Woodcote EBF Stakes (Conditions Race) (Plus 10)

Off time: 14:01 | Winning time: 1m 11.95s

(5)

Cosmic Law¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: P J McDonald| T: R A Fahey

10/1

Improved from debut to win at Carlisle in good fashion when last seen. The way he shaped that day and his pedigree both suggest he will appreciate this step up to 6f but softer ground may be against him.

Form: 51

(7)

Its The Only Way¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: R L Moore| T: R Hannon

7/1

Impressive winner of both of his first two starts, particularly when winning at Kempton a month ago. Struggled when stepped up in class at Newbury last time though and needs to improve.

Form: 114

(4)

Marie's Diamond¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S De Sousa| T: C & M Johnston

2/1

Won well on debut at Leicester before a fair effort in defeat when third at Newbury latest, not helped by racing alone for much of the race and should confirm the form with Its The Only Way. Conditions no issue and likely to go well.

Form: 13

(6)

Usain Boat¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: L Dettori| T: George Scott| D

12/1

Improved on a promising debut to justify favouritism at Newmarket earlier in the month. Runner-up didn't do much for the form next time out but respected and his experience of an undulating track a positive here on just his third start.

Form: 21

(8)

Cotubanama¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: M R Channon

8/1

Improved from her debut to win at Salisbury in April and not disgraced in a Listed race at York in May. Has the potential to improve stepped up in trip here.

Form: 316

(1)

Mendoza¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: B J Meehan

8/1

Zeedee colt, cost £40,000 as a yearling. Dam placed in Listed company and was a juvenile winner over this trip. Promising effort on debut at Newbury on only start and while this is clearly tougher, looks sure to improve.

Form: 3

(3)

True Belief¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| BF

5/2

Excelebration colt, cost £95,000 as a yearling. Full-brother to a 5f juvenile winner and dam a half-sister to 7f Group 2 winner. Beaten short-priced favourite on debut when green but should improve for a yard in fine form with their juveniles.

Form: 4

Non-Runners

(2)

Jungle Inthebungle⁴⁴

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: M R Channon J: Charles Bishop

Forecasts

Marie's Diamond (2/1), True Belief (5/2), Its The Only Way (7/1), Mendoza (8/1), Cotubanama (8/1), Cosmic Law (10/1), Usain Boat (12/1), Jungle Inthebungle (14/1)

Silvestre De Sousa rides Epsom particularly well and his mount MARIE'S DIAMOND could be the one to side with in the opener of the Derby meeting after a promising run at Newbury last time. True Belief looked in need of his debut at York but may do better here while Usain Boat got his head in front at Newmarket last time and should go well again with Dettori in the saddle.