WE know that a high draw is an advantage over five furlongs at Epsom. We know that you want to be racing close to the stands rail, up at the top of the camber.

However, the degree to which this advantage is accentuated on easy ground was driven home in the Dash on Saturday, when the first six home, in the 17-runner race (after non-runners were taken out) were drawn, respectively, in stalls 14, 16, 17, 15, 12 and 13.

The four highest-drawn horses filled the first four places, and the six highest-drawn horses filled the first six places.

Lessons? Firstly, Boom The Groom did well to finish seventh, beaten a total of less than four lengths, from stall two, and he can be marked up a fair bit on the bare form of the race.

Secondly, the next time they race over five furlongs on easy ground at Epsom, do the combination exactas and trifectas.