In-form Fallon forges to 357-1 Ayr four-timer

The Irishman primarily rides for Luca Cumani and with the Newmarket handler not having an entry in either the Derby or the Oaks, Fallon could conceivably sit out the Epsom Classics, unless someone like Aidan O'Brien comes calling.

However, he is in flying form and kicked off his 357-1 haul at the Craigie course aboard Jim Goldie's Northern Fling in the williamhill.com – Live World Cup Markets Handicap. Fallon showed his customary drive to get the 4-1 shot to the front a furlong out and he held the 3-1 favourite Celtic Sultan by three and a half lengths.

"He tends to be happier behind the leaders, they went pretty quick and I couldn't lie up there but they came back to me pretty quick and I got a lovely ride," said Fallon. "He did it nicely for me."

The Mick Channon-trained Light Dubai made it 13th-time lucky under Fallon at odds of 9-2 in the williamhill.com Greyhound Derby – Watch Online! Fillies' Handicap. "She's been well tried and this is probably the lightest race she would have run in. She picked up nicely and liked the ground which helps," said the winning pilot.

Fallon then made it three wins for him and two for Goldie as Tillietudlem stepped up to the mark as the 8-15 favourite in the Scottish Sun Miss Scotland 2010 Handicap.

Well supported in the ring, Tillietudlem was three and a half lengths too good for Los Nadis.

"I thought I was struggling at the three-pole, I was a little worried, but the gap opened and when he went through it, he got his confidence and picked up," said Fallon. "He was obviously coming at the right time and it went well for him."

Fallon continued his irresistible form and rounded off a great day as he galvanised Five Star Junior (15-2) to a head success in the williamhill.com – Home Of Betting Handicap.

Bookmakers Ladbrokes were particularly impressed with his performance on the west coast and cut him from 6-1 to 5-1 to be the champion jockey. David Williams of Ladbrokes said: "When Fallon is at his irresistible best he has the biggest following in racing. His feats at Ayr have whacked us for a fortune."

Meanwhile, Aviate will spearhead Prince Khalid Abdullah's challenge for the Investec Oaks after jockey Tom Queally elected to ride her rather than stablemate Timepiece.

The pair are both trained by Henry Cecil but while the well-regarded Timepiece has suffered two surprise defeats in as many starts this term, Aviate has progressed from an Ascot conditions race win to lift the Musidora at York.

Both fillies were in action on the Newmarket gallops yesterday and Queally admits it was a tough call ahead of next Friday week's Classic.

"I was pleased with both fillies. They are in great heart and it was hard to split them on their work," said Queally. "But having gone through the form and looked at all the pros and cons I've opted for Aviate."

INVESTEC OAKS

Coral betting: 4-1 Aviate, 5-1 Rumoush, Timepiece, 8-1 Remember When, 10-1 Akdarena, Ceilidh House, 12-1 Gile Na Greine, 14-1 Gertrude Bell, Snow Fairy, 16-1 Lillie Langtry, Sajjhaa, 20-1 bar.