New Approach 10-11 for Irish Derby on Betfair

005 Irish Racing / Maxliu / 24 June 2008 / Leave a Comment

New Approach was trading at 209-1 on Betfair six days before his Epsom Derby win, but no such ante-post generosity is on offer this week as the Irish equivalent beckons and Jim Bolger's colt is only 10-11 on Betfair to double up at the Curragh on Sunday.

Tartan Bearer, who traded at 1-4 in running at Epsom when coming with his sweeping run on the outside, is 7-2 on the exchange to gain revenge.

Casual Conquest went off as 7-2 favourite at Epsom, but his 5 length third there sees him on offer at 15-2 for weekend glory, whilst Derby disappointment Curtain Call is 19-1 to redeem his reputation.

Betfair spokesman Tony Calvin observed: "New Approach is clearly a worthy favourite for the Irish Derby, but 10-11 seems a touch short in my book.

"Timeform only rate him 1lb clear of Tartan Bearer, and they effectively make this a two-horse race on their ratings, with that pair 11lb clear of the rest.

"As such, the 7-2 available about Tartan Bearer winning on Sunday will be tempting to some."

To win Irish Derby - Betfair bet: 10-11 New Approach, 7-2 Tartan Bearer, 15-2 Casual Conquest, 12-1 Alessandro Volta, 16-1 Washington Irving, 19-1 Curtain Call, 33-1 Doctor Fremantle, Centennial.

Timeform Ratings

Alessandro Volta 115
Bashkirov 86+
Casual Conquest 119p
Centennial 107
Curtain Call 116
Doctor Fremantle 116
Frozen Fire 115
Hindu Kush 111
New Approach 131
Tartan Bearer 130
Upton Grey 93
Washington Irving 115
Wassily Kandinsky 94§
Winchester 110