A total of 15 colts have been left in the Investec Derby at the latest declaration stage and Jan Vermeer is now the 9/4 favourite (from 5/2) with Epsom’s official betting partner totesport.
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Aidan O’Brien is responsible for six of the 15 acceptors but winter ante-post favourite St Nicholas Abbey continues to drift in the market after a less than satisfactory workout last week and is now out to 4/1 (from 7/2).
‘It’s looking increasingly likely that Jan Vermeer will go off favourite for this year’s Derby and will surely shorten further if Johnny Murtagh decides to ride him instead of St Nicholas Abbey,’ said totesport spokesman George Primarolo.
Godolphin now have three in the race following their decision to supplement both recent Goodwood winner Rewilding and Buzzword. The former is a 12/1 shot with totesport whilst Buzzword has been introduced into the market at 50/1. Al Zir is their other remaining entry and is available at 33/1. Godolphin pay £75,000 to supplement Rewilding on Saturday and also add stablemate Buzzword. Chabal a non-runner.
Henry Cecil’s Bullet Train has also come in for support and is now a 7/1 shot (from 8/1).
Investec Coronation Cup - totesport bet: 11/10 Fame And Glory, 9/4 Sariska, 6 Cavalryman, 7 Youmzain, 14 Jukebox Jury, 16 High Heeled, 25 South Easter, 33 Clowance, 66 Dixie Music, 100 Bashkirov.
Kieren Fallon will partner Bikini Babe for Middleham trainer Mark Johnston in The Oaks. Claire Baldings thoughts….
Investec Oaks – totesport bet: 9/2 Aviate, 5 Rumoush, 6 (from 13/2) Timepiece, Sajjhaa, 8 Remember When, 9 Akdarena, 12 Ceilidh House, Gertrude Bell, 14 Snow Fairy, 25 Awe Inspiring, Champagnelifestyle, Hibaayeb, 33 Cabaret, Marie de Medici, Meeznah, 66 Bikini Babe, 100 Lady Lupus.
Investec Derby – totesport bet: 9/4 (from 5/2) Jan Vermeer, 4 St Nicholas Abbey, 7 (from 8) Bullet Train, Midas Touch, 15/2 Workforce, 9 Cape Blanco, 12 Rewilding, 14 Azmeel, 25 Coordinated Cut, 33 Al Zir, Ted Spread, 50 Buzzword, 66 Hot Prospect, 100 At First Sight, 150 Bright Horizon.
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Remember what Aidan O’Brien had to say on Saturdays Morning Line….
