Once again at Epsom it was a case of ‘horses for courses’ today as those with proven ability to handle the ups and downs of the unique track took the honours.

Lynda Ramsden was fined a total of £950 (€1,400) by the Jockey Club’s disciplinary panel today after her runner Turnaround tested positive to a prohibited substance at York last year.

KIEREN FALLON has opened the door for the likes of Daryll Holland by confirming this will be the last season he makes a concerted push for the jockeys’ championship.

Australian sprinting star Exceed And Excel is expected to try to go one better than his compatriot Choisir in the Darley July Cup, the feature race of the week.

A maximum field of 20 has been assembled for the Vodafone ‘Dash’ at Epsom on Saturday.

Trainer Lynda Ramsden and jockey Paul Fitzsimons were cleared of any breach of the Rules of Racing over the performance of Distant Country at Catterick in March, at the Jockey Club yesterday.

David Loder looks to have a exciting Vodafone Derby contender on his hands if Bull Run is supplemented for the Epsom Classic.

Paddy The Piper extended his winning sequence to five in brave fashion in the Grade Two Tote Exacta Premier Kelso Hurdle at Kelso yesterday, but he will be giving the Cheltenham Festival a miss.

Tote Cambridgeshire winner Chivalry is under orders to become the first runner from owner Graham Wylie’s spending spree at the Newmarket horses in training sale.

Rejuvenated sprinter Attache is on target for a tilt at Saturday’s Tote Ayr Gold Cup – providing the rains stay away.

Kieren Fallon is to end his stint as stable jockey to champion trainer Sir Michael Stoute, it was reported today.