D. EARLY STAGES

It is a 110ft rise over the first seven furlongs from the start to the top of the hill.

After going over to the right, virtually immediately you start to track back to the left-hand rail.

With about three-and-a-half furlongs travelled, nearly everyone will be back on the left.

By this time, you will have gone over two roads. Epsom is famous for its roads, and hopefully there's some lush green grass laid over it with matting underneath.

This is when the race starts to settle. The Derby, of all races, is run at a fast pace with people jockeying for position.

I didn't mind too much if I was on the inside. One horse in from the rail is ideal.