Murtagh riding high

JOHNNY Murtagh is convinced Jan Vermeer, his mount in today’s Derby, is the ideal type for Epsom.

Murtagh was bullish yesterday about the chances of the Aidan O'Brien-trained favourite, who leapt into the classic picture when winning the Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh just two weeks ago.

"He's the ideal horse as he seems to have everything," said Murtagh.