Timeform UK SmartPlays: Saturday June 1

Compton is fancied to land the last at Epsom.

The Derby is the highlight of the day but our SmartPlays team head to both Musselburgh and Doncaster prior to advising a bet in the last at Epsom...

Jedward looked to be coming to the boil when last seen at Thirsk but he is anything but consistent so we are going to side with Bosun Breese in Musselburgh's 16:30. The eight-year-old landed four handicaps, including one over C&D, last year and was arguably unlucky not to open his account for this term on his penultimate start, finding himself short of room a couple of furlongs from home and conceding first run to eventual winner Steps. It's easy to excuse his subsequent performance at York, as he was probably hindered by being unable to get close to the front in such a competitive scenario, and he ought to be more at home in these calmer waters. 

The Keith Reveley-trained Madrasa caught the eye when last seen at Redcar on Monday and the suspicion is that he can return to winning ways with Paul Hanagan booked to take the ride. The five-year-old typically travels through his races strongly and he did so once more in the aforementioned race, shaping as though his turn was not far away as he kept on from the rear, finishing to good effect but being unable to make up enough ground from a poor position. There is potential for a strong pace in this contest, which would suit Madrasa, and he is expected to go close. 

Our sole selection on Epsom's Derby day card comes in the concluding race, with Compton fancied to go well at a tasty price. Seeking Magic and Gabbiano have to be respected, as do Gandalak and Dr Red Eye, though wide draws look to have compromised the chances of the last mentioned duo, and Compton looked like he was building up to something at York last time and could confirm that impression here. The four-year-old has looked in need of the run on both outings this term but went with distinct promise on the Knavesmire, weakening only in the final furlong, and he is certainly worth chancing here. 

Timeform SmartPlays:
Back Bosun Breese in the 16:30 at Musselburgh
Back Madrasa in the 17:20 at Doncaster
Back Compton in the 17:25 at Epsom 

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