Smith: Camelot must meet elders

British Horseracing Authority head of handicapping Phil Smith is keen to see Investec Derby hero Camelot tested against older horses so his full potential can be realised.

Aidan O’Brien’s son of Montjeu has been given a rating of 124 by the BHA after he sauntered to a five-length victory at Epsom, supplementing his win in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

Smith believes Camelot has to prove himself against the older brigade to be an all-time great.

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