Motivator tops Derby field

Ante-post favourite Motivator heads a field of 14 set to go to post for Saturday’s Vodafone Derby at Epsom.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2005 - 11:50

Ante-post favourite Motivator heads a field of 14 set to go to post for Saturday’s Vodafone Derby at Epsom.

The Michael Bell-trained colt has headed the market for the premier Classic since winning the Dante Stakes at York last month and he is a general 5-2 shot for the 12-furlong showpiece.

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