Jim Crowley: Military Order is the horse I’d want to be riding

Jockey and Coral ambassador Jim Crowley discusses his ride at Epsom, plus the Derby.

2.10 Epsom – Shaara

She is going to have to take a step forward on her last start, but I don’t think she was at her best that day. A few of John and Thady Gosden’s runners were needing the run in the spring and they are in great form now, so that is a good sign.

The filly won three races last season, including a Listed contest at Yarmouth. The Gosden team would not be running her in a race like this if they did not feel she was up to it. She has been working nicely at home and I am hopeful of a big run.

Derby thoughts

I don’t think it is a strong Derby this year. Auguste Rodin has to take a massive step forward from the Guineas. I am not saying he won’t, but he was very disappointing at Newmarket. He is favourite, but I am not sure he warrants that position.

Military Order is the horse I’d want to be riding in the race. I was impressed with what he did in the Lingfield Derby Trial. That was over 1m 4f, and he got better as that race progressed.

Digging deep 👊

A brave, brave performance from Military Order who battles hard to win the Fitzdares Lingfield Derby Trial 👏pic.twitter.com/qUknKxKM2e

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