Fallon agonises over Derby ride

LOOKING for his third successive Vodafone Derby winner, Kieren Fallon moved a step closer to naming his choice for Saturday’s Epsom showpiece yesterday.

Fallon, who took the premier Classic with Kris Kin (2003) and North Light (2004), says it is a "toss up a very difficult decision" between the Dee Stakes winner Gypsy King and Irish 2000 Guineas runner-up Oratorio. Fallon is planning to let boss Aidan O'Brien make a final decision, which is expected tomorrow.

"Oratorio has the form, but my heart says Gypsy King. He was always going to be my Derby ride but then Oratorio went and ran so well at the Curragh in the Irish Guineas.