Epsom weather set to reach 27C in sunshine as ground watering begins for Derby fixture Mirror 4 hrs ago Melissa Jones
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Epsom s famous track is being watered to keep the turf in A1 condition for the Cazoo Derby Festival.
With temperatures of 27C in the forecast, clerk of the course Andrew Cooper is taking action to prevent the ground from becoming too quick.
Conditions are described as Good, Good to Firm in places, with two days to go until the Oaks on Friday.
A field of 14, headed by the Aidan O Brien-trained favourite Santa Barbara, have been declared.
Hugo Palmer believes Ocean Road has improved by “at least 10lb” since her last run as he bids to go one place better and capture his first Cazoo Oaks on Friday.
Sky Sports Racing's Alex Hammond remembers some huge-priced outsiders doing well at Epsom before debating the merits of some of this year's Derby longshots.
Hollie Doyle hopes to draw inspiration from Rachael Blackmore and Bryony Frost by writing her name in the record books and securing the “biggest success” of her