By Frank Keogh BBC Sport at Epsom

Epsom's ups and downs

It's a rollercoaster ride for jockeys around the undulating Epsom course, which reaches 500ft above sea level at the top of the hill.

But that is nothing compared to a frightening funfair ride erected on the inside of the track, near Tattenham Corner.

This beast, called the Wild Mouse, is 60ft high and 200ft long.

Weighing in at 100 tonnes, it was brought to the course on five specially constructed articulated transporters.

Do I fancy a go? A definite non-runner, I'd say.

So true

Tony Hadley has been drafted in to entertain

Plenty of 'entertainment' has been laid on by the racecourse to keep punters happy - including a performance by former Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley.

The singer, winner of the recent Reborn in the USA show, enjoyed a string of hits in the 1980s including Gold and True.

But the guest list of bands on Epsom's hill has deliberately been kept fairly B-list after thousands of fans crushed to see the likes of Atomic Kitten and Hear 'Say (remember them?) a couple of years ago.

At least the Queen, who arrives after Hot Chocolate's set, could catch Dusty Springfield impersonator Karen Noble before she heads back to Buckingham Palace.

All's well that ends well

Something rotten has been afoot at the Epsom pub wishing well where a Derby contender's name is chalked in the days before the Classic.

We told on Friday how the well, which boasts a good record of winners, displayed the name Alamshar this year.

But word reaches us from our spy close to the Amato Inn that rain began to wash away the sought-after tip.

It is suggested some rogue overwrote the original prediction, said to be a gypsy tradition dating back decades, with his own suggestion - Refuse To Bend.

The prankster's identity is unknown, but the 7-4 favourite is a BBC TV racing expert.

Thankfully, Alamshar's name has rightfully being restored. And don't worry, Clare Balding and Willie Carson are in the clear.