KIEREN FALLON has been urged to play it cool in the Investec Derby — by the man who knows Recital as well as anyone.

A decision on Carlton House’s Investec Derby participation is likely to be made by Friday.

Johnny Murtagh has emerged a contender to ride Native Khan in the Investec Derby at Epsom on Saturday.

Olivier Peslier is unable to partner Ed Dunlop’s Native Khan in the Investec Derby as he is retained to ride in France on the same day.