Vic to be champion

Milldean Panther will miss the upcoming Ladbrokes.com Derby and will not race again this year. That was the disappointing news that broke yesterday morning following the confirmation that he has an injured Achilles.

The Shelbourne Park 525 yards track record holder will now recommence stud duties, although connections hope to have him back on the track in 2013.

In his absence, Ballymac Vic is now clear favourite for Irish Derby glory and the improving tracker is likely to start favourite to clinch the townviewfoods.com Champion Stakes at Shelbourne Park this evening.