Toby Darby

The Travers Stakes takes centre stage at Saratoga, with a high-quality field assembled for one of the most prestigious prizes of the American summer. Pundit Toby Darby assesses the Group 1 contest and pinpoints his best bet. 23:35 SARATOGA My main pick is Leading Change, who arrives unbeaten after two starts for trainer Brad Cox. He took the Indiana Derby last time out and showed enough tactical speed and professionalism to suggest he can make his presence felt at the highest level. Drawn...

Toby Darby previews two Group 1 races from Deauville this Sunday and after bagging the 6/1 winner in France last weekend his selections are worth noting. 14:50 DEAUVILLE - Prix Morny After last week’s winning selection in the Jacque Le Marois, Rayif. A cracking renewal this year with the Coventry winner, meeting the Norfolk winner and the Queen Mary 2nd. Orthodox was one of the most impressive winners at Royal Ascot and I see no reason why the step up in distance will disadvantage him....

14:50 DEAUVILLE More Thunder was campaigned over as far as 10f for Sir Michael Stoute but it wasn’t until he switched stables to William Haggas he was dropped back to 6f and his true colours began to shine. He seems to relish a strong pace, running through the field to dominate late on. On occasion he can look an unlucky loser but he needs everything to fall right in top class company and it’s not often that happens. Precise has been put in her place the last twice by Blue Bolt although she...