Aidan O’Brien even money to train winner of Investec Derby
Epsom’s official betting partner totesport have released a host of specials on the Investec Derby after twelve were declared for the 1m4f classic on Saturday.
Aidan O'Brian and Johnny Murtagh
Aidan O’Brien trains three of the twelve declared – including hot favourite Jan Vermeer – and it’s an even money chance that the Ballydoyle maestro trains the winner with 8/11 being offered that any other horse wins.
‘Whilst Aidan O’Brien may not have the strength in-depth that many thought he would have in this year’s Derby, there are many that think that he is still on course to train his 3rd winner of the classic and it’s even money that he does so,’ said totesport spokesman George Primarolo.
For his part Johnny Murtagh is very confident that he will run a big race in The Derby. He told the Racing Post: “Like Jan Vermeer, Midas Touch is a very nice horse. The Derrinstown is always a good race and it was solidly run this year with a track record at the end of it.
“I did pick Midas Touch over Jan Vermeer in France last year, but my lad has now beaten Midas Touch the twice he has met him, so that’s what swayed me. It’s always a tough race with a lot of very good horses in it, but I’m very confident.”
Bullet Train and Workforce head a special English-trained Derby market at 11/4, with Rewilding next in the betting at 4/1 and Azmeel 6/1. Midas Touch has been the one punters have wanted to be with this afternoon and Aidan O’Brien’s colt is now 11/2 (from 6/1) with totesport.
Investec Derby Special: AP O’Brien vs the field – totesport bet: 8/11 The Field, Evs AP O’Brien-trained winner.
Investec Derby Special: English Trained Derby – totesport bet: 11/4 Bullet Train, Workforce, 4 Rewilding, 6 Azmeel, 10 Al Zir, Coordinated Cut, 16 Ted Spread, 25 Buzzword, Hot Prospect.
Investec Derby Special: Match Bets – totesport bet: 8/11 Workforce, Evs Bullet Train; 5/6 Al Zir, 5/6 Coordinated Cut; 8/11 Ted Spread, Evs Hot Prospect.
Investec Derby – totesport bet: 7/4 Jan Vermeer, 5 Workforce, 11/2 (from 6) Midas Touch, 6 Bullet Train, 15/2 Rewilding, 12 Azmeel, 20 Al Zir, Coordinated Cut, 33 Ted Spread, 50 Buzzword, Hot Prospect, 150 At First Sight.
