Actually I was rather keen on this one - let's face it, I'm keen on anything from a German family - after he won the Cocked Hat aka Predominate S at Goodwood as his Derby prep. Ped is a lovely combination of 12f stamina - Montjeu and Acatenango - and 8f speed - Mark of Esteem and Frontal. According to his connections, he was a bit immature in the spring and is just now coming into his own. They expect him to make a better 4yo than 3yo.

Any word on the when Frankel will meet Goldikova, last I heard the QE II in late Sept was a possibility, Head said he would not avoid him if the chance presented itself, and given Frankel's lofty rep at the moment, I would truly like to see how good he is against her.