We have a bit of a contrast to Epsom today in France where 20 horses take there chance in the Prix du Jockey Club as opposed to the nine that ran in our Derby.
French Fifteen heads the market but he isn't a guaranteed stayer and I think his proximity to Camelot in the 2000 Guineas is being over factored into his odds here. A similar comment may apply to Imperial Monarch. He's a colt with some potential but Ballydoyle have a terrible record in this race and the feeling that he's better than the normal fair they send to the race just because they had Camelot for Epsom may well be true, but it might also mean he's on a par with Recital or Seville. Big deal.
The Aga Khan normally sends his best horses to Alain De Royer-Dupre but Mikel Delzangles handles his main hope today in Kesampour. Monsieur Delzangles seems to be the up and coming trainer in France and I like Kesampour for the big race today. He's unbeaten in four starts and though he didn't win the Prix Greffulhe by much last time out his jockey never had to get that serious with him and I think there is plenty to come. It's a trappy race that can get very rough because of the amount of runners but at 8/1 on Betfair I think my selection is overpriced becauuse of the O'Brien factor. The best horse doesn't always win here though so I've covered my stake in the place market.
Prix du Jockey Club:
Kesampour £35w @ 8/1 and £15pl @ 24/10 (lost)
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