Saturday tips at Epsom: Katie Midwinter's best bets

The James Tate-trained filly makes plenty of appeal at the prices following a narrow victory in the Listed Conqueror Stakes when last seen. 

There is little between the Night Of Thunder filly and her re-opposing rival Breege on form, yet Royal Dress represents plenty of value in comparison, especially considering she had to come from the rear of the field and was doing her best work late on at Goodwood. 

The extra distance plus likely softer going conditions at Epsom should be in her favour once again as she bids for back-to-back victories for her new trainer.

The highest-rated horse in the field, Royal Scotsman hasn’t been at his best in recent runs but could come on plenty for a recent outing, and should be suited by the race conditions. 

He was returning from a 333-day absence when lining up in the Lockinge, breaking awkwardly from the stalls before struggling to make an impression, and was eased in the closing stages. 

This could be the time to catch him back to his best, especially considering one of his best performances came over a mile on softer ground when third in last year’s QIPCO 2000 Guineas. 

He has had his injury issues but, given he has retained ability, he represents plenty of value at a double-figure price in this Group Three contest.

Now 7lb lower than his last winning mark, with Joe Leavy claiming a useful 5lb, Dream Composer looks well handicapped as he attempts to build on a recent second at Goodwood. 

Trained by James Evans, he is ground versatile and will be suited by the trip. He has run well in big-field handicaps in the past, too, and represents each-way value at the prices.

The course-and-distance winner claimed first prize in the race two years ago, and finished third when attempting to retain his crown in last year's renewal. 

He is 10lb lower than his last winning mark plus isn't ground dependant, and appears particularly well handicapped in this contest.

He is the standout contender in the field and should be competitive if on song.

The six-year-old once featured in a French Derby won by St Mark's Basilica, but has since switched codes and makes his return following an absence caused by injury. 

He was the choice of Paul Townend out of a trio of Closutton representatives when making his debut for the yard at the Galway Festival, but didn't run as expected in a first-time hood plus had some excuses. 

The sounder surface at certainly enhances his claims as he attempts to break his maiden tag at the second time of asking, and his trainer’s 38 per cent strike-rate at the track last term, plus Willie Mullins’ 50 per cent strike-rate in maidens so far this season, are positives.