World Domination shortens for 2011 Epsom Derby after Frankel Withdrawal

After winning the 2000 Guineas in such strong fashion, the unbeaten Frankel looked to be heading to the Epsom Derby to defend his unbeaten record, however, Henry Cecil has announced that Frankel won’t be in the race. Immediately after Frankel had stormed home in the 2000 Guineas, there was a flood of punters backing the unbeaten miler to take on the Epsom field and win. However, the main concerns which kept Frankel’s Antepost price for the 2001 Epsom Derby a little healthier than one would expect, was the fact that he is untested over the longer distance. The big question about Frankel’s Derby chances, was over him having to go the extra distance of the extra half mile. The owner and stables have agreed that Frankel is not going to be experimented with at the moment, and because they are not going to rush him into a longer race before the Derby, they have withdrawn him from the card. The unbeaten colt would have been the star attraction in the Triple Crown race, but instead switches to the St James’s Palace Stakes which goes over the familiar mile. That is Fankel’s ideal distance and the moment, and realistically there is no need to push him just at the moment.

So where does that leave your 2011 Epsom Derby Antepost betting? Well, it leaves World Domination as the new outright favourite. After Frankel’s withdrawal, the price on World Domination has been trimmed a little bit. World Domination is the inexperienced bet, but is a horse which shows immense potential. However, you may need to keep an eye on him in the Dante first because that will show just how ready he is, after impressing so much in his maiden victory at Newbury. However, Carlton House, owned by none other than The Queen, will go as our tip here. The insider news is very positive from the stables, and is looking as if the schooling for the Epsom Derby is going perfectly. Carlton Houses’ last run was at Newbury in October of last year, which produced a very impressive nine lengths victory over Yaseer. With Frankel out of the picture, it is looking like a duel between World Domination and Carlton House at the moment. Both are inexperienced, but both have a lot of positives about their future. Just like the feel of Carlton House a little bit more, so would get some early Antepost betting down right now for the 2001 Epsom Derby while the prices are still strong.
Selected 2011 Epsom Derby Antepost Betting Odds

World Domination: 9/2 at Bet365
Carlton house: 11/2 at Totesport
Seville: 8/1 at Bet365
Recital: 14/1 at Paddy Power
Native Khan: 16/1 at Victor Chandler
Sea Moon: 16/1 at Bet365
Vadamar: 16/1at Boylesports