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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 3:45 am

John Gosden will give the unbeaten Cracksman another trial run before the English Derby after the Frankel colt overcame difficulties in running to win the Derby Trial (2000m) at Epsom on Wednesday. Carrying the same silks as 2015 Derby winner Golden Horn for owner Anthony Oppenheimer, Cracksman was tightened for room at the three-furlong pole before manoeuvring into the clear and surging late to grab runner-up Permian right on the line. "They went no pace and he got well and truly shut in and couldn't get out, and I'm delighted with how he picked up," said Gosden. "With a bit more pace he would have won easier, but I like the fact that he finished strong. They talk about Frankels being over exuberant, but this horse is so laid back." Gosden added: "He'll have another run, at Chester or York, and will come on a bundle for the race." Cracksman will be seeking to become the first horse in 78 years to win the Derby Trial-Derby double at Epsom on 3 June. Reply
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