Investec Derby 'Wild Card' Conditions Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 1m 53.34s

(2)

King's Caper²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 96

13/8

Reeled off a hat-trick with wins at Beverley (7½f, good to firm), Ripon (1m, soft) and Chelmsford (1m, AW) to take him up to an official rating of 96 which sets the bar high here and he will be a tough nut to crack again.

Form: 42111

(1)

Grand Rock³⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: James Doyle| T: W J Haggas

5/4

Much improved when upped markedly in trip to 1m½f at Hamilton latest as he relished heavy ground and galloped his rivals into submission. That form not as strong as King's Caper's but he can improve again.

Form: 41

(3)

Night Colours¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Dane O'Neill| T: S & E Crisford

9/4

Left fair if underwhelming debut behind when impressing at Ffos Las latest over this trip despite a tardy start. Big step up on that needed here however.

Form: 51

Forecasts

Grand Rock (5/4), King's Caper (13/8), Night Colours (9/4)

KING'S CAPER is clearly progressing at a rapid rate now and Mark Johnston's charge has been found a good a spot to land the four-timer. Grand Rock is probably a bigger danger than Night Colours and the deeper the ground the better for him after winning on heavy latest.