Salford City pleases Elsworth in Epsom workout
Two cases of the highly-infectious equine disease strangles at a livery stable just yards from the racecourse caused the cancellation of the inaugural 'Breakfast With The Stars' gala at the track.
But having taken advice from his own vet, Elsworth decided to bring his pair of Derby entries, Salford City and Massif Centrale.
They were joined by Marcus Tregoning's Elshadi and High Accolade, while John Gosden's Percussionist put in an appearance to familiarise himself with the venue.
Salford City impressed the most as he accounted for two companions in a pleasing mile-and-a-quarter workout under Johnny Murtagh.
The winner of the Lane's End Greenham Stakes was accompanied by Massif Centrale (Dane O'Neill), who was among the Derby acceptors at the latest forfeit stage but is not yet a certain runner, and Bi Polar.
"It was most satisfactory," said Elsworth of Salford City's handling of the track's unique undulations.
"We have trained him since the Guineas so that we could run in the Derby if we wanted to and it is looking increasingly likely he will.
"He is a very relaxed horse who settles well, and I think he has got a good chance the best chance I have had of winning the race.
Luca Cumani's Pukka is on course for the Derby after pleasing connections in a workout at Newmarket. But Bull Run will not be supplemented after the colt missed a vital piece of work yesterday.
Cashmans: 3/1 Snow Ridge, Yeats, 7/2 North Light, 12/1 American Post, 14/1 Rule Of Law, Salford City.
Ladbrokes: 9-4 Yeats, 11-4 Snow Ridge, 7-2 North Light, 12-1 American Post, Percussionist, Rule Of Law, 14-1 Salford City.
