The Derby 2012 - live! Talking Horses special A working class day at the races Greg Wood: As the train pulls into Tattenham Corner on Derby morning, you can see people going about their normal Saturday routine of car-washing and lawn-mowing in a long row of modern houses immediately adjacent to the railway track. They seem oblivious to the grand occasion that is about to unfold half a mile away, with 100,000 people or more crammed onto the Downs to enjoy a sporting spectacle that started in the days when there were no houses at Tattenham Corner, and no trains for that matter. Perhaps, if you've lived there for a while and have no interest in racing, you learn to simply ignore the Derby, but it does seem rather a shame. This is one of the greatest days in sport, and even at 10am, it was standing room only on the trains. A huge crowd has assembled already, and more are arriving by the minute. There may be just nine runners in the big race - and watching replays of recent runnings in the press room is a reminder of just how strange this Derby is going to look - but it hasn't put off the punters. This is, at heart, a working class day at the races. The upper classes always had Ascot a couple of weeks later, but in the days before the trains, a significant part of the East End of London simply upped and walked to Surrey for the race, and then, eventually, staggered all the way back again. But this certainly isn't a place to be a republican, on this of all days, as the Queen will be arriving at 1pm to launch her Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Camelot is going to be one of the shortest favourites in Derby history, but there's more than enough about him to put me off at the price. He is stepping up four furlongs in trip, which should suit given his pedigree but remains to be demonstrated definitively, while Joseph O'Brien, his jockey, remains very short of experience around Epsom and with the eyes of the world upon him. Instead, I'll go with Main Sequence each-way. He is unbeaten, put up an excellent performance on the clock at Lingfield last time and would be a fair bit shorter than 10-1 if he was stabled with a more high-profile trainer than the excellent David Lanigan. 11.46am: Will Hayler reports from the nerve centre as the Diamond Jubilee preparations begin in earnest at Epsom: The press have just been given a special briefing ahead of the Queen's arrival, which is due to happen at 1pm. It involved the Red Arrows, an open-topped car, the royal rota (whatever that is), some ropes, Katherine Jenkins, and the royal box. If you have a white badge or a red badge, you can go somewhere or other. I have a blue badge. I presume this effectively means 'keep away, oik'. Fair enough. 10.16am: Welcome to our live coverage of The Derby at Epsom. Below are today's best tips for the televised races around the country but, before that, here's an extract from my preview of today's big race. Camelot's fearsome turn of foot saved Joseph O'Brien's blushes in the 2,000 Guineas and the colt's credentials are simply too obvious to overlook in the Investec Derby at Epsom on Saturday. His cramped odds will not make winning punters wealthy but Camelot looks simply a class apart from his Classic rivals. Aided by the support of his father, teenager O'Brien is enjoying considerable success in the saddle but remains far from the finished product. And although Camelot's Newmarket victory gained understandable plaudits, the ultimate outcome rather masked the fact that the winner was given plenty to do given the ground conditions ... For the full story, click here. Tips for other televised races: Epsom (1.35) At one time considered a Derby possible, Wrotham Heath finds himself in action a few divisions below the big race but looked a clear non-stayer over a mile and a half last time out and an earlier defeat at the hands of Ektihaam doesn't look bad given that horse's big run in the Dante Stakes. Musselburgh (1.55) Having blown the start entirely at York last time, Tatlisu had to do too much too soon to get back into contention and faded close home. But he's worth another chance to confirm the promise of his debut victory with connections believing that he might have hurt himself by banging against the stalls. A good run will see him back in the Royal Ascot picture. Epsom (2.05) Blessed with the best of the draw in stall one, Euxton Hall made a good impression on his debut and is capable of improving the impressive record of Yorkshire-trained runners in this contest yet further. The form of his Haydock win was boosted when runner-up Annunciation scored easily at Windsor in the week. Haydock (2.10) While he may not have the class of his half-brother George Washington, Lordofthehouse is a progressive performer who faces generally exposed opposition here. In common with some of his illustrious relatives, he probably has a few ideas of his own but remains open to improvement moved up in trip. Musselburgh (2.25) A disappointment when well backed on his reappearance at Wolverhampton, the nicely-bred Aleksandar is worth another chance with the stable having found a richer vein of form in recent weeks. Haydock (2.35) A brave frontrunning performance won Red Jazz a similar contest over course and distance last month. He looked back to something near his best that day and must have a big chance despite the slightly stronger company. Trainer Chris Wall has an amazing record with veterans and his eight-year-old Royal Rock poses the major threat. Epsom (2.40) St Nicholas Abbey will need a thorough test to be seen to best effect, so don't expect pacemaker Robin Hood to be hanging around at the start. But a contest that places a premium upon stamina will also suit his rivals and the improving Red Cadeaux could be capable of upsetting the favourite at a double-figure price. He has been at his most effective over longer trips in the past, but comes into this contest on the back of an impressive performance in the Yorkshire Cup. A fine third coming from off the pace despite a slow gallop in Hong Kong last December, that form should not be underestimated. Musselburgh (2.55) A case can be made for at least half of the line-up here, with an uncertain draw advantage likely to muddy the picture further. But Excel Bolt looked unlucky when hampered last time out and has a capable apprentice removing a further 5lb here. He's worth a chance in an open contest. Haydock (3.10) Set To Music won headlines for her outstanding performances last season, but her comeback was muted and Jamie Spencer chooses to ride elsewhere rather than maintain the partnership. With those doubts, Dorcas Lane, making her first start for David Lanigan, just gets the nod. Epsom (3.15) Rather than trying to win with a tactical burst, this contest often goes to the horse that can burn its rivals off right from the start and there are few better at getting out of the gates quickly than Judge'n'Jury. Even with a 4lb penalty for his latest York win, he's 8lb lower in the weights than when a close fourth in this contest a couple of years ago. Musselburgh (3.30) Bred to appreciate this further move up in trip to a mile and a half, Clayton hasn't finished improving yet and his latest Newbury third came in a hot contest. Haydock (3.40) A tricky but intriguing sprint contest. Lethal Force had Samminder a neck behind last time out but may struggle to confirm the placings given that the selection encountered some interference when being wound up to make his challenge.