Military Order and Auguste Rodin fight for Derby favouritism - and I know which one I’d rather be on
Saturday’s Lingfield Derby Trial produced a likeable display from Military Order, his second of the season. The Godolphin colt was given a stern test by Waipiro, but he saw out his race strongly to win comfortably and Charlie Appleby must have been delighted.
Military Order is now a best-priced 9-2 for the Derby and perhaps ought to be clear favourite. He's had a lovely lead into Epsom, he stays well, is a brother to a Derby winner and, in short, there's nothing not to like about him with regard to the big race in a few weeks.
He’s still the same price as Auguste Rodin – contrast their seasons so far – and I would rather be with the Godolphin camp than the Ballydoyle camp.
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