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Five Derby horses who will love soft ground with ‘a hell of a lot of rain’ set to hit Epsom ahead of £1.5m race

‘A HELL of a lot of rain’ is set to hit Epsom this afternoon ahead of the blockbuster £1.5million Derby.

The going was changed to good, good to soft in places, last night after the forecast deluge didn’t hit.

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Derby fav Delacroix should be able to handle the soft ground should the rain fall[/caption]

But a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and hail remains in place over the Surrey track.

Oli Bell said on ITV Racing that up to 30mm of rain could fall between now and the Derby at 3.30pm.

With that in mind, here are five horses who should be able to cope if the going gets muddy.

1 Delacroix

Heavily backed after Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore teamed up to win the Oaks on Friday, the fav should have no problem if the rain gets into the turf.

He is 2-2 this year and finished a nose second on soft in last October’s William Hill Futurity at Doncaster.

2 Midak

The ground is typically much softer in the France – and that should play right into Midak’s strengths.

Supplemented for the race at a cost of £75,000, this three-year-old colt is showing signs of huge improvement.

And the colossal fee paid to get him in the race – and run under the famous Aga Khan silks – could prove money well spent.

3 Tennessee Stud

His odds have plummeted from 66-1 to 33s and it is easy to see why given the forecast.

He brings strong form to the table having been beaten by the likes of Delacroix, Green Storm and Hotazhell.

While he was a Group 1 winner on heavy at Saint-Cloud in France last October.

4 New Ground

Getting into the really big prices at 50-1, this French raider was a winner on heavy last October.

He has been campaigned at a higher level since and come up short – but maybe ultra soft ground is what he needs.

His sire won a French Derby on heavy so there is certainly hope.

5 Green Storm

If Tennessee Stud is a play, then 200-1 outsider Green Storm has to be as well.

Owned by Ahmad Al Shaikh, a genius owner who seemingly always gets a big-price fancy in the frame at the Derby – Hoo Ya Mal at 150-1 was the standout – he screams stamina.

Al Shaikh is obsessed with winning the Derby and while this would be the mother of all shocks, a small punt each-way could prove the prudent play.

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Mourners gather for funeral of murdered Michael Gaine as ‘fondly remembered’ farmer to be laid to rest

MOURNERS have gathered for the funeral of murdered Michael Gaine this morning.

The well-known farmer was last seen at a Centra shop in the Kerry town on March 20 – around 8kms from his Carrig East-based farm.

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Janice Gaine is welcomed to Holy Cross Church, Kenmare, Co Kerry
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Mourners at a funeral, with a rally car bearing the name "Gaine."
Family and friends of murdered Kerry sheep farmer Mike Gaine as his remains arrive in Holy Cross Church, Kenmare
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Photo of Michael (Mike) Gaine.
Michael Gaine vanished on March 20
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He was last seen buying credit in his local Centra store in Kenmare that morning.

A large scale multi-agency search was launched shortly after.

The remains of the farmer were discovered on the evening of Friday, May 16, after a slurry spreader jammed.

When workers examined it, they realised there were bones and human tissue inside.

Further remains were found in two fields where the slurry was spread, and in the tank the liquid substance was taken from.

His funeral is taking place at Holy Cross Church in Kenmare.

It will be followed by a funeral cortège around Kenmare town.

‘Mike’ will be buried at a private resting place afterwards.

An online death notice, posted by Gaine’s “heartbroken” wife and sisters, paid tribute to the “fondly remembered” 56-year-old.

The notice reads: “Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his heartbroken wife Janice, sisters Noreen and Catherine, nieces Emma and Rachael, nephews Jamie and Mark, brother-in-law Seán, aunt Noreen (Fitzpatrick, Cork), his close friends DJ and Shane and his wide circle of loyal friends in the Farming and Rallying community and beyond, cousins, in-laws and extended family.

“May you rest in peace Michael.”

A huge number of people have paid their respects to Michael and sent their condolences to his heartbroken family.

One person said: “It’s beyond sad and cruel to lose a loved one in this way. Mike is in heaven at peace.

“We pray for those who loved him – now grieving such an enormous loss.

“Try to stay strong and know that you have the prayers of a nation behind you to help you.”

Another added: “My sincere condolences to Mike’s wife and family and friends on his tragic passing.

“May Mike rest in peace and may everyone support his wife, sisters and extended family at this difficult time.”

Last weekend, Gardai confirmed that the remains found on farmland belonging to Mike had been formally been identified as his.

Gardai said in a statement: “Human remains found at farmland at Carrig East, Kenmare have been identified as being the remains of Michael Gaine.

“Garda continue to appeal to the public for assistance in this investigation.

“The Garda investigation team can be contacted at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160,  the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or speak with any member of An Garda Siochana.”

Photo of a framed portrait of Michael Gaine at his funeral.
A photo of murdered Co Kerry farmer Michael Gaine on display during his funeral at the Holy Cross Church in Kenmare
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