Little drama for Musawama

John Gosden has made a fine start to the season and his Musawama will be hard to beat in the Investec Derby Trial at Epsom tomorrow.

Gosden has saddled two of the last four winners of the 1m2f race with Arlington Million hero Debussy a notable victor a couple of years ago.

Musawama may be some way short of being a realistic Classic candidate at this stage but there has been much to like about his two victories since the turn of the year.

He performed well over shorter distances as a juvenile before winning at Lingfield and then Kempton. Musawama is still far from the finished article and there is no doubt he faces a stiffer task here.

But the fact Gosden brings him to Epsom is a tip in itself and it would be disappointing if he doesn't prevail.

The Investec City And Suburban Stakes could also go to the Gosden team, with the highly-regarded Taqleed. The four-year-old missed the Lincoln at Doncaster last month because of unsuitable ground but the vibes from the stable suggest the gelding is in great form.