Carlton gets all-clear for Derby

CARLTON House is firmly on course to take his place in this afternoon’s Investec Derby at Epsom after recovering from the injury scare that had threatened his participation.

Connections of the colt issued an upbeat bulletin for the second day running after the three-year-old showed no ill-effects following an easy 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. The Dante Stakes winner suffered the setback following a work-out on Monday.