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Ahead of this week’s Cazoo Derby (5 June 2021), we pick five of the greatest winners of the Epsom Classic. So here are some of the greatest Derby moments

Mercer’s years with ‘the Brigadier’ were the highlight of his career, but although he won many classics the Epsom Derby eluded him

UPDATED 7:24PM, APR 30 2021 His devoted groom Laurie Williamson describes it as the Mayday Massacre and while that might be a shade unkind on Mill Reef and My Swallow, the 1971 2,000 Guineas was the first real clue that Brigadier Gerard would turn out to be one of the very best horses of the 20th century.  The meeting of the three stars at Newmarket 50 years ago had been eagerly anticipated at Dick Herns yard ever since Brigadier Gerard had won the Middle Park in 1970 to earn a mighty ...

UPDATED 7:24PM, APR 30 2021 His devoted groom Laurie Williamson describes it as the Mayday Massacre and while that might be a shade unkind on Mill Reef and My Swallow, the 1971 2,000 Guineas was the first real clue that Brigadier Gerard would turn out to be one of the very best horses of the 20th century.  The meeting of the three stars at Newmarket 50 years ago had been eagerly anticipated at Dick Herns yard ever since Brigadier Gerard had won the Middle Park in 1970 to earn a mighty ...

Our top tipster believes finding both Guineas winners could prove key 1 of 1 6:00PM, APR 26 2021 If you can get off to a flyer by landing both Guineas that will set you up well for the rest of the season because it’s likely those winners will go on to land even more bonus race points. The 2,000 Guineas, in particular, is often one of the strongest races run all season and even the beaten horses are usually worth following. For that reason I’ll put two...

UPDATED 6:21PM, APR 17 2021 Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes (Group 3) | 7f | 3yo | RTV/ITV Frankel, Olympic Glory, Kingman, Muharaar, Barney Roy and Mohaather. Listing those super six would be a plausible answer to the question: name a handful of the best three-year-olds in the last ten years. Their significance here is they all won the Greenham on the way to the top. Given the recent roll of honour and a murky 2,000 Guineas picture with just a month to go until the Newm...

Another race with some Classic clues to ponder for the second bet of the day. Alkumait is a horse I am seriously interested in today on decent ground, as he flopped badly in the Dewhurst last term. But I forgive him that due to the testing conditions at the end of the season. He pulled too hard too, so hell need to settle better this afternoon. He looked a seriously smart horse winning twice in the Mill Reef and Goodwood. Of course both of those races were over 6f and he has the question mark...

Karl James Elected President of Antigua & Barbuda Marine Association – Advertisement – Karl James – New ABSA President The vote was unanimous! Karl James, a two-time Olympian in the Laser Class who started sailing in Antigua at the age of 12, is the new President of the Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association (ABSA). James was elected at the group’s General Meeting in January. He assumes the role from Geoffrey Pidduck, founder of the organization 30-plus years ago, who leaves behind big...

Pedigree fun facts: Known Agenda Apr 6, 2021 Kellie Reilly/Brisnet.com With his convincing victory in the Florida Derby (G1), Known Agenda becomes the latest advertisement for his sire, Hall of Famer Curlin, on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail. Curlin is a leading son of the Mr. Prospector stallion Smart Strike, who is emerging as a sire of sires. Other champion sons of Smart Strike making a name for themselves at stud include turf star English Channel and two-time Eclipse Award winner Lo...

Musician calls for better personal management of Covid-19 Covid-19 has given local performer and guitarist Paddy Prendergast an additional duty while strumming his guitar of keeping one eye on his dancing patrons. The musician whose band – Itchyfeet – has played at numerous venues during the pandemic, is a supporter of the coronavirus health and safety regulations, but he believes that too many people are beginning to let down their guard. “Everyone is looking to the government for direct...