Friday ITV racing tips: Best free bets for Epsom on June 6

The third Classic of the season, The Oaks (1600), is the big draw on the Downs this Friday afternoon.

But let's not forget the Group 1 Coronation Cup (1440) is also among a total of six races the ITV cameras are showing.

Let's begin with a quick run through of our ITV tips, with the reasons why we've picked them further down the page.

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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's latest update)

Friday's ITV tips:

13:30 (Epsom) Formal

14:05 (Epsom) Maximized

14:40 (Epsom) Calandagan

15:15 (Epsom) Mutaawid

16:00 (Epsom) Desert Flower

16:35 (Epsom) Ebt's Guard

13:30 (Epsom) Formal

It could pay to take a chance on the unexposed Andrew Balding-trained Formal in the opening Surrey Stakes.

The daughter of Dubawi looked promising at two and could still have more to offer despite a below-par reappearance stable debut when eighth in the G3 Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury in April.

Diego Ventura finished a good third behind the subsequent G1 Irish 2000 Guineas runner-up at Newmarket on his return and must be respected following a narrow Listed success at Longchamp last time.

Hallasan shaped better than the bare result when seventh in the G3 Pavilion Stakes at Ascot on his reappearance and should go well for a top yard in fine form.

Saqqara Sands and Rebel's Gamble are others to note.

14:05 (Epsom) Maximized

Maximized was an expensive yearling purchase who showed why making a striking winning debut over 6f at Haydock.

Still looked raw that day and may follow up if handling the undulations of Epsom in the Woodcote Stakes. 

Havana Hurricane beat Logi Bear in fine style on debut at Goodwood early May.

The former represents Eve Johnson Houhgton who won this two years ago with Bobsleigh and warrants respect while the latter has since succeeded easily at Newmarket and cannot be ignored for Richard Hannon's yard.

Norman's Cay provided a narrow win debuting at Doncaster during March and is another strong chance for Hannon.

14:40 (Epsom) Calandagan

Former Royal Ascot winner Calandagan is a French-trained raider who finished runner-up in three G1 contests past three outings.

Beaten on his return in the G1 Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan in early April, but could be set to go better in the Coronation Cup

Aidan O'Brien's Jan Brueghel won the G1 St Leger Stakes last year. Surrendered his unbeaten record when second in the G3 Alleged Stakes at the Curragh during April and will relish stepping back up in distance. Rates the obvious main danger.

Marco Botti trains the G1 Hong Kong Vase winning Giavellotto who finished fifth behind the main selection in the G1 Dubai Sheema Classic.

You Got To Me previously won the G1 Irish Oaks and cannot be ignored.

15:15 (Epsom) Mutaawid

It was hard not to be impressed with the way Mutaawid stretched clear of a useful field at Newmarket last time out.

Raised in standard off a higher mark and clearly progressive. The Gosden's charge could prove equal to the task in the Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap.

Top weight Botancial commands respect eased in grade under Ryan Moore. Trained by George Boughey and finished an excellent third behind a subsequent G1 runner-up among Listed company at Doncaster two starts ago. Respect switching to a handicap adopting first-time cheekpieces.

Defiance was last seen when well beaten in the G2 King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot last June. Cannot be ignored down in class making reappearance, while Rathgar holds each-way appeal.

16:00 (Epsom) Desert Flower

The Oaks revolves around Desert Flower who takes a sizeable step up in trip.

The Charlie Appleby-trained filly made it five from five with a commanding success in the 1m G1 1000 Guineas at Newmarket during May and warrants thought if seeing out the 1m4f.

Posing the main threat is the trio representing Aidan O'Brien with Minnie Hauk perhaps top of the list securing Ryan Moore following her win in the Listed Cheshire Oaks.

Giselle didn't beat much in the Listed Oaks Trial Stakes at Lingfield however still impressed and cannot be ignored.

Producing a commanding G3 Musidora Stakes win Whirl also requires consideration racing for the same top connections.

16:35 (Epsom) Ebt's Guard

Ebt's Guard lost little in defeat when third behind a progressive performer over 1m at Newbury last time.

Will have no problem stepping up a further half a furlong in trip for the Trustatrader Handicap and could be the one to beat climbing 1lb.

Flight Plan won tackling 1m at Thirsk on his handicap debut last month and remains firmly in the mix off 3lb higher.

Two Tempting received the run of the race when successful at Chester in May. Might provide a bold bid as a previous course and distance winner in excellent form.

Mr Baloo is two from three tackling this trip and cannot be discounted as a former winner at this venue who finished a good third at Newmarket last time.

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