Toby Darby

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...

Toby Darby analyses the big Group 1 contest from France this Sunday and pinpoints his best bet. 15:40 DEAUVILLE True Love heads the market and she’s drawn well in stall 3 but she will need a better trip than LTO when the action unfolded infront of her whilst she was in behind horses. Ryan Moore stays home to ride Sun Goddess in the Phoenix Stakes leaving Wayne Lordan in the saddle. Stolen Kiss has stepped up from a handicapper to a Group performer this season, as proven with his 4th place in...

Group 1 action comes from Deauville in France this Sunday and our international racing expert Toby Darby previews the Pirx Jean Prat. 15:25 DEAUVILLE With Precise beaten in the Falmouth Stakes on Friday it somewhat eases my enthusiasm for True Love, although I do expect this drop back to 7f to be in her favour I’m not sure she will be able to beat the Boys. Rayif missed out on a clash of the Guineas winners in the St James Palace at Royal Ascot after a temperature but should be fully wound...