Bookies fear Camelot Derby claims

Twelve months on from Frankel, bookmakers fear May could be “an expensive month” if the unbeaten Camelot lives up to his tag as the next wonder horse.

Trained by Aidan O’Brien, the brilliant Racing Post Trophy winner is favourite for both the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 5, as well as the Investec Derby on June 2.

David Williams of Ladbrokes said: “We’ve been blessed with what commentators have called horses of a lifetime. We had Sea The Stars three years ago and Frankel last year.