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Maddy Playle is joined by Mark Boylan, Tom Collins and Paddy Power’s Paul Binfield for a look back at the weekend’s racing and a preview of a stellar week ahead.

Bob Baffert is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons once again after his Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit returned a post-race blood sample above the permitted threshold for the anti-inflammatory drug betamethasone. US Racing expert Tom Collins provides the latest update on the story and what is expected to happen next.

The panel then turn their attention to the racing showcased on ITV over the last week which was kicked off by Chester’s May festival. The team are in agreement that Armory’s return to action on the Rodee was most impressive whilst Zeyaadah looks to be the one to take out of the Cheshire Oaks.

Albaflora and River Nymph put up strong performances at Ascot on Saturday but it was Bolshoi Ballet’s electric turn of foot at Leopardstown on Sunday that got everyone talking, including the postcast team. Can he win the Epsom Derby next month?

The panel finish off reviewing Palace Pier's chances later in the week and giving their best bets for the Dante meeting at York.