V86®: The talent is chasing a spot in the rich final

Reagan Boko won three of four starts last year. On Wednesday, the three-year-old begins the season and should be considered a contender right away. "He is not in top form, but good enough to be in the mix for the win," says Paul J P Hagoort ahead of the V86® start.

V85®: Took a clean sweep last year – now Horse of the Year Dream Mine is back

Victories in the Derby, the European Derby and the Breeders’ Crown – and the title Horse of the Year to crown it all. The most interesting seasonal debut of the year takes place on V85® when Dream Mine lines up in Berth Johanssons Memorial at Umåker. "I would not rule out the Elitlopp, he has shown that he is at that level," says trainer Jörgen Westholm.

Expert Picks V85® Umåker May 2