I was on Rosallion but not much. The money for the favourite was tempting me but I missed that money was piling on the winner.
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Ryan Moore's 16 year old son, Toby, has signed apprentice forms with Charlie Appleby. Hopes he might get a first ride later this year.
If he's good enough, he's old enough.
The young Piggott won his first race in August 1948 at the age of 12 on The Chase in the Wigan Lane Selling Handicap at Haydock Park.
French Derby (Prix du Jockey Club) at Chantilly today.
Uncommon for the French Derby to take place before the Epsom Derby. Because, unusually this year, the first Sunday in June falls before the first Saturday in June.
Epsom Derby next Saturday (and the Oaks on Friday).