Epsom Derby Betting / Tony Calvin / 03 June 2009 /

Youmzain is the ratings company's preferred horse of the two big races at Epsom on Friday.

Sariska and Youmzain were both backed at [3.65] on Betfair immediately before the suspension of the Oaks and Coronation Cup ante-markets at 10am this morning, but Timeform reckon the latter has by far the superior form claims.

Sariska is rated 1lb behind [4.3] chance Rainbow View in the Oaks, but Youmzain has 6lb in hand of the Coronation Cup field.

Timeform spokesman, Kieran Packman, commented: "Sariska has plenty to recommend her as a progressive sort with an impressive Musidora win to her name, but Rainbow View clearly wasn't herself on Guineas day and our view is that she's worth the benefit of the doubt, given her excellent juvenile form.

"That pair are some way clear of the remainder on ratings, with Midday, although respected with course form and proven stamina, having plenty to find on her Lingfield win, which was run in a slow time."

"As for the Coronation Cup, Youmzain should prove difficult to beat, as for all his strike rate of late doesn't inspire confidence, he has the stand-out performances on ratings, twice placed in the King George and the Arc as well as his second in this race last year."

Last prices taken before ante-post market suspension at 10am

Timeform Ratings for Investec Oaks (Weight adjusted)

RAINBOW VIEW 131
SARISKA 130p
MIDDAY 123
WADAAT 120
PHILLIPINA 119p
PERFECT TRUTH 119
OH GOODNESS ME 119
HIGH HEELED 119
THE MINIVER ROSE 112
TOTTIE 110

Timeform Ratings for Investec Coronation Cup (Weight adjusted)

YOUMZAIN 145
LOOK HERE 139
ASK 139
EASTERN ANTHEM 138
FROZEN FIRE 135
DUNCAN 133p
BUCCELLATI 132
EXPRESSO STAR 130p

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