The Investec Derby, 4pm Epsom, Live Ch4 and RUK
The biggest flat race in the world is the Investec Derby which was won last year by the amazing Sea The Stars. In 2010 there are twelve colts bidding to land the first prize of a mere £771,000. I think Frankie Dettori will win the Derby aboard Rewilding.
Frankie Dettori rides for Godolphin on Rewilding
The betting shows that Jan Vermeer, the mount of Johnny Murtagh is the13/8 favourite, making him a very short price to land the prize. At the prices though I like the chances of Rewilding, trained by Mamood Alzarooni and ridden by Frankie Dettori, who has only won the Investec Derby once before in 2007.
At Goodwood in the Cocked Hat Stakes Rewilding ran really well, pulling away over a mile and three, suggesting that he will get every yard of the extra furlong at Epsom. Supplemented at a cost of £45,000 by Godolphin I think he has a great chance. Jan Vermeer could be the real deal, but will need to step up on what we have seen so far. I would like to see Henry Cecil win the Derby again but I was highly impressed with Rewilding. There could be much more in the Rewilding Tank so at 15/2 I think he is a great each-way price.
I know some people will be unhappy with this view but should Frankie Dettori win the Derby it will be good for headlines and ultimately for Racing. He is one of only two personalities widely known outside racing. The other been Big John McCrirck. However it is all about the horse and Rewilding is the serious pick for the Investec Derby at 13/2.
Investec Derby – totesport bet: 13/8 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.
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