Field of 12 Drawn for Cazoo Epsom Derby, Bolshoi Ballet Favoured

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

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