Aidan O’Brien, whose stable has become the dominant force this century in the Derby, has made the surprise announcement that he will have just one runner in the Epsom Classic on Saturday.
The Ballydoyle trainer is to rely on Bolshoi Ballet, the 7/4 favourite, while High Definition is set to run in the Irish Derby at the Curragh this month in a major switch in pre-race plans. O’Brien’s decision resulted in Bolshoi Ballet ending the day as even-money market leader and Frankie Dettori, who was expected to get the call-up for High Definition, swapping to ride John Leeper.
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Stall 1 – Adayar
Stall 2 – Third Realm
Stall 3 – Southern Lights
Stall 4 – Mohaafeth
Stall 5 – Hurricane Lane
Stall 6 – Gear Up
Stall 7 – Youth Spirit
Stall 8 – Mac Swiney
Stall 9 – Bolshoi Ballet
Stall 10 – Mojo Star
Stall 11 – One Ruler
Stall 12 – John Leeper