Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Epsom Derby Day Tips

SATURDAY RACING TIPS

Epsom 1.00 – Princess Elizabeth Stakes

Sirona (5/1) should take a big step forward from her return run at Goodwood.

Plenty of David Menuisier’s horses have needed their reappearance and his horse will appreciate the rain.

She was a bit fresh at Goodwood but should have come on for that and, given she handled the quirky track there, she should be fine at a similar course like Epsom.

I expect her to take the beating.

At an each-way price, I like the look of Chic Colombine (11/1).

She went very close last year so the track is a positive for her. She’s a bit of a tricky filly to work out but she has still shown promise in several runs and the recent rain will suit.

She might just bounce back at this quirky track and could run well at a nice price.

Megan’s Tip: Chic Colombine EW

Epsom 1.35 – Diomed Stakes

I’ve got to go with Persica (2/1) in the Diomed.

He’s a horse I’ve always loved and he’s done this column well when we’ve been on him before – hopefully he can go in again here.

He will appreciate the rain this week and this is a step back down in grade having run in the Lockinge last time on quick ground.

The extended mile here at Epsom should really play to his strengths.

I’m keen on him. He’s got a massive chance.

Megan’s Tip: Persica WIN

Epsom 2.10 – 3YO Dash

Ruby’s Profit (3/1) does look to have the drawn advantage here.

High numbers look the place to be on the sprint track and she should be able to lay up with them early on.

This is a horse that’s thriving at the moment and, with the draw and ground conditions in her favour, she looks to have very solid claims.

Megan’s Tip: Ruby’s Profit WIN

Epsom 2.45 – ‘Dash’ Handicap

I’m going with a bit of a risky one here with Fair Wind (9/1).

If he behaves himself and can put his best foot forward then I can see him running well on ground that he should like.

He’s got a nice high draw and while he was never really involved at Chester, you’d like to think he’ll come on for that.

If he can put it all together, I still think he’s handicapped to be involved.

And BetMGM is paying five places on this race, which I imagine you’ll need as this is very competitive!

Megan’s Tip: Fair Wind EW

Epsom 3.30 – The Derby

I’m with Delacroix (7/2 co-fav) in the Derby.

He’s been very strong over the 10 furlongs and it looks as if stepping up in trip will certainly suit.

He’s related to a strong stayer, so his pedigree suggests this is the right way to go in terms of distance.

I don’t mind the wide draw over this trip and the fact Ryan Moore has picked him over The Lion In Winter (13/2) has to be a plus.

For me it was between him and Ruling Court (7/2 joint fav) and, while I love the latter, he’s a horse that has loads of speed and I just wonder if he’ll be outstayed over 1m 4f.

Megan’s Tip: Delacroix WIN

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