Dalakhani odds-on for another Derby

DALAKHANI is as short as 4-9 favourite with Paddy Power (4-6 with Cashmans) for the Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh on Sunday.

The French star maintained his unbeaten record in fine style in the Prix du Jockey-Club at Chantilly and surprisingly will not face a challenge at the weekend from Vodafone Derby hero Kris Kin.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt had been widely expected to be added to the Classic yesterday at a cost of £66,000 but his name was missing from the 11 that stood their ground at the noon forfeit and supplementary deadline.