Ayr put on the one Flat card this afternoon (so if you live in England, go whistle if you fancied a day at the races unless you want the jumps from Market Rasen), but if we can find the winner of the 2.20pm at Deauville, all will be good in the world.
Everyone in racing knows that a) The Lion In Winter was the best two-year-old in Europe last season and b) he has run like a camel in both starts this year, with a four length sixth in the Dante at York over a mile and a quarter and a 28 length 14th of 18 in the Derby at Epsom.
He may have failed to train on, may not be as good as once thought – or maybe he doesn’t stay – we will soon find out. Dropped back to seven furlongs here, and with Ryan Moore on board, I am hoping Aidan O’Brien can shake a little Ballydoyle magic on the three-year-old in which case he could go well at his biggest price of the year if we are lucky.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1/2pt Each Way The Lion In Winter 3.40pm Deauville (France) 7/1 Ladbrokes, Coral, and Bet Victor