Bonfire terrific each-way value at 5/1 – if his temperament holds up

The victory of Was in yesterday’s Investec Oaks at Epsom extended Aidan O’Brien’s utter domination of this year’s English Classics and the market for today’s Derby suggests he’ll bring that tally to four from four courtesy of Newmarket 2000 Guineas winner Camelot.

The suggestion is that the son of Montjeu will improve for a step up in trip. Well, it’s more than just a suggestion, it’s clearly indicated by his style of running and it’s very much part of what his pedigree says.

His sire was a relentless producer of top-class progeny until his premature death earlier this year. But they were almost exclusively middle distance horses and in landing the 2000 Guineas, Camelot became the first son of Montjeu to win a European Group 1 over a mile.