Bellamy can boss Derby field

Billionaire New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner is coming to the Kentucky Derby with more than another World Series title on his mind. But he has plenty of competition to contend with, reports Simon Lewis

WHEN you're George Steinbrenner and you're the owner of the richest team in baseball you get used to being the object of scorn, jealousy and, often, downright hatred.

Even the New York Yankees owner may be a little surprised, however, to see his Kentucky Derby favourite Bellamy Road the target of a tactical spoiling plan for tomorrow's 131st running of the thoroughbred classic.