For some trainers living the dream is having a runner in The Derby, but for Aidan O’Brien having the first four in the betting is his version of The Derby Dream!
Aidan O'Brien has a strong hand!
His horses, St Nicholas Abbey, Jan Vermeer, Cape Blanco and Midas Touch are the leaders in the betting market, see below. As is typical O’Brien plays his cards close to his chest;
“It is difficult to say which of them will run at Epsom, and I don’t want to mislead anybody”
It must be difficult to split them, they have won big races, with Cape Blanco and Jan Vermeer looking very impressive ahead of the Derby at Epsom on Saturday week. Once we know what will run we will of course give you our best bets for The Derby.
St Nicholas Abbey- disappointing in the 2000 Guineas but vibes still good that he will be better over the Derby trip.
Cape Blanco, Won the Dante at York and can go to Epsom with a big chance as Derby winners have done well in this trial
Jan Vermeer was very impressive at the Curragh and has been well backed since then.
Midas Touch was another impressive winner in ireland who could spring a shock.
Investec Derby Betting: 7-4 St.Nicholas Abbey, 6-1 Jan Vermeer, 8-1 Cape Blanco, Midas Touch, 10-1 Bullet Train, Workforce, 11-1 Rewilding, 14-1 Azmeel, 20-1 Coordinated Cut, 33-1 Chabal, Ted Spread, 40-1 Al Zir, 66-1 Ameer, Hot Prospect 100-1 At First Sight, 200-1 Averoes, Bright Horizon, Gumnd, 500-1 Trovare (EW 1,2,3)
The Derby Dream….Carl Harris’s thoughts
