Epsom 3.45

IAN - Speculator - Epsom 3.45 - Class 2 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - Handicap - Good - 14 run

A tricky race with Monktasab and Solo Sizzler in cracking form and worthy favourites. Monktasab is upped a further 5lbs and on Course debut whilst Solo Sizzler is already a Course and Distance specialist but upped 6lbs and may be vulnerable off the increased mark.

Caradoc is a very solid and consistent handicapper and Good Birthday too looks very likely to take a hand at the front end of proceedings. 

I do think though that LOVE IS GOLDEN for the Johnston and Fanning partnership from Stall 2 is drawn to attack, it's been unlucky in running a couple of times but no excuses provided it can get a nice position round Tattenham Corner and kick on and make every post the winning Post as they say. CAP FRANCAIS was a tad unlucky in running at Chester and is the one I think to follow the Johnston horse home down the hill.

One at a price for your smaller investment who did jump off the page at me a little is VICTORY CHIMES, it's got good Course and Distance form and indeed place form in this race, its 5lbs higher than that but only 1lb above a subsequent win mark, so handicapped to go very close again and I think a little overlooked by the market.

TIP - Love is Golden / Tracker - Cap Francais (shrapnel or exchange - Victory Chimes)