Alamshar attracts Derby cash

Alamshar has been the subject of some significant support today for the Vodafone Derby at Epsom in June.

The John Oxx-trained colt finished second to Balestrini in the Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown on Sunday and is 6-1 clear second favourite with Coral from 10-1.

“With doubts still surrounding the long-time market leader Brian Boru, the Aga Khan’s colt could well replace him as Derby favourite,” predicted Coral’s David Stevens.

William Hill also reported support for Alamshar’s Derby bid, cutting him to 11-2 from 8-1 while the Tote have him at 5-1.

Andre Fabre’s Intercontinental has been trimmed to 9-1 from 12-1 for the Sagitta 1000 Guineas by Coral after the French filly was the subject of decent support while Hills have her at 8-1.

Sagitta 1000 Guineas:

Coral: 3-1 Six Perfections, 9-2 Soviet Song, 5-1 Russian Rhythm, 9-1 Intercontinental, 12-1 Mezzo Soprano, 16-1 Geminiani, Khulood, Hi Dubai, 20-1 Etoile Montante, Yesterday, 25-1 Bar.

William Hill: 11-4 Six Perfections, 9-2 Soviet Song, 5-1 Russian Rhythm, 8-1 Intercontinental, 9-1 Mezzo Soprano, 16-1 Hi Dubai, Khulood, 20-1 Etoile Montante, Geminiani, Luvah Girl, Yesterday, 25-1 Bar.

Tote: 11-4 Six Perfections, 9-2 Russian Rhythm, Soviet Song, 10-1 Intercontinental, Mezzo Soprano, 14-1 Hi Dubai, Yesterday, 16-1 Etoile Montante, Geminiani, Tante Rose, 20-1 Khulood, Luvah Girl, Nayzak, Zinziberine, 25-1 Bar.

Vodafone Derby:

Coral: 4-1 Brian Boru, 6-1 Alamshar, 8-1 Refuse to Bend, 10-1 Hold That Tiger, Muqbil, 14-1 Dalakhani, 16-1 New South Wales, 20-1 Alberto Giacometti, Chevalier, 25-1 Bar.

William Hill: 4-1 Brian Boru, 11-2 Alamshar, 8-1 Refuse To Bend, 10-1 Hold That Tiger, 14-1 Dalakhani, 16-1 Alberto Giacometti, Muqbil, New South Wales, 20-1 Chevalier, Lateen Sails, 25-1 Bar.

Tote: 9-2 Brian Boru, 5-1 Alamshar, 8-1 Refuse to Bend, 10-1 Hold That Tiger, 16-1 Alberto Giacometti, Dalakhani, 20-1 Chevalier, Hi Dubai, Muqbil, New South Wales, 25-1 bar.