Rome backed for Derby glory

King Of Rome is as low as 12-1 for Saturday’s Vodafone Derby following the news he will be ridden by Johnny Murtagh.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2008 - 12:06

King Of Rome is as low as 12-1 for Saturday’s Vodafone Derby following the news he will be ridden by Johnny Murtagh.

The three-time Epsom winning pilot has opted to partner the Lingfield Derby Trial runner-up as he has his first ride for Aidan O’Brien as retained jockey at Ballydoyle.

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