John Gosden concerned as ground at Epsom continues to quicken

John Gosden would be “concerned” for Jack Hobbs if the ground at Epsom continues to quicken in the build-up to the Investec Derby on Saturday.

The Clarehaven handler will walk the track on Saturday morning to assess whether the colt should be risked if the forecast thundery showers fail to materialise.

Whereas stablemate and ante-post favourite Golden Horn would not be knocked off his stride on a brisk surface, Gosden would ideally like a little ease in the ground for Jack Hobbs, who will run for the first time in Godolphin’s blue silks.