Three horses to keep onside this Saturday now the rain has arrived

It's been one of the driest springs in at least 20 years. Today's rain could be the day when horses that have run on soft ground improve on their performances. Divinely won on heavy ground at the Curragh as a two-year-old. Isabella Giles is a sister to Arc heroine Found. Alounak won the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last year. He is hoping for a winter gelding operation to revive his fortunes. He also won at Goodwood last season. The Clive Cox-trained Isabelle Giles carries 7lb less than her older rivals Bounce The Blues and Double Or Bubble.

The Derby Trial (2.50) is on Saturday. Adayar is favourite, but Scope is a threat. Scope won on heavy ground at Newbury on debut. The weather is expected to be good. The race will be run on a sound surface. Watch live races through the Racing Post.