Australia over-hyped, but don’t be surprised if he wins the Derby by a street

Australia has to do more than just win the Epsom Derby on June 7, he has to virtually bolt in if Aidan O’Brien’s blushes are to be saved.

O'Brien certainly appears to have been in full flow at that Investec Derby promotion at Ballydoyle on Monday and didn't half supply a hostage or two to fortune.

In this case, of course, the problem, should Australia get beaten or win in a manner regarded as less than impressive, will amount to something that would be very much superficial, after all it's only horseracing!