House ‘on target’ for Derby

CARLTON HOUSE is set to take his place in the Investec Derby at Epsom tomorrow after showing positive signs following an injury scare.

Connections of Queen El;izabeth’s colt, trained by Michael Stoute, issued an upbeat bulletin last evening after the three-year-old showed no ill-effects following a four-furlong canter in Newmarket yesterday morning.

Carlton House has been the long-time favourite for the premier Classic, but doubts over his participation arose after he developed swelling in his near-fore leg.