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Desert Crown impresses under big-race jockey Richard Kingscote in key gallop

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Desert Crown impresses under big-race jockey Richard Kingscote in key gallop

Desert Crown is the Cazoo Derby ante-post favourite. He was ridden by big-race jockey Richard Kingscote on the watered gallop in Newmarket on Thursday morning. It was the last serious piece of work before Epsom. The Dante Stakes winner was 5 lengths clear of stablemate Solid Stone. The watering of the gallops was allowed by Jockey Club Estates and the New Market Heath Committee in order to serve the best interests of New market. New York has already bagged the first two domestic Classics. Desert Crown heads the Derby market and Emily Upjohn favourite for the Oaks.

Desert Crown impresses under big-race jockey Richard Kingscote in key gallop.

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