House shortens as Epsom bid looms

ANTE-POST favourite Carlton House came through his final serious piece of work ahead of the Investec Derby with flying colours.

The Dante Stakes winner, delighted connections with an impressive workout on the gallops at Newmarket ahead of his date with destiny at Epsom on Saturday week.

Sir Michael Stoute’s charge was partnered by stable jockey as he easily disposed of his lead horse. “He worked over seven furlongs on the watered gallop. He stretched out really nicely, ridden by Ryan Moore, who was thrilled with the way he went,” said Queen Elizabeth’s racing manager John Warren.