Bookies run for cover as Delegator sparkles

Brian Meehan already has the winter favourite for the Derby in his Manton yard in the shape of Crowded House - but the dogs were barking the name of another Classic contender after an apparently scintillating piece of work this morning.

Brian Meehan already has the winter favourite for the Derby in his Manton yard in the shape of Crowded House - but the dogs were barking the name of another Classic contender after an apparently scintillating piece of work this morning.

Delegator, who finished only a length and a half behind Intense Focus when fifth in the Dewhurst last October, has been backed from 33-1 into as low as 8-1 for the stanjames.com 2000 Guineas in the last 48 hours.

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