Well, it was on the cards, but not many predicted the margin of victory with which Frankel won the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday. Henry Cecil’s unbeaten star, completely obliterated the field, winning by six lengths in the end in Saturday’s feature race. The 2000 Guineas was the first of the Classics, so now all eyes will turn to the Epsom Derby on the first weekend of June. Bookmakers have been tinkering with Frankel Derby betting odds already after his impressive showing at Newmarket. At online bookmaker SportingBet, Frankel is now trading at 7/2 after having his odds trimmed after looking so dominant. The hype was in place as he hit Newmarket to defend his unbeaten record in his career, and he just didn’t look back from the half way point of the race. Jockey Tom Queally did another fantastic job in the saddle and now the next target will be the 2011 Derby. There are hints that he will put another appearance in before that, but while bookmakers are trimming the odds, punters are now really going to question the credentials of Henry Cecil’s Frankel. The first thing to consider here for the Epsom Derby ante post betting on Frankel, is that he is still good value and should be taken now. Hovering around that 3/1 mark really begs the question over how he may go at Epsom. Bookmakers realise that this may be a tougher task for Frankel and are holding their ground in trading at no shorter than 7/2 because, as good of a miler as Frankel is, does he have the staying power to get around the Epsom track under pressure? The Derby goes over 1 mile and four furlongs, and does have what it takes to go just that much further? That is the main question over Frankel’s credentials for the Derby. Still, camps are divided a little bit. Backers will wonder just how Frankel is going to lose at the moment. After having his odds trimmed, Frankel is now trading as clear outright favourite, ahead of World Domination who can be taken for 6/1 at Paddy Power, and then you look back to the sparky Carlton House (who is getting good recognition for his training and conditioning) at 7/1 with Paddy Power also.
Frankel Epsom Derby Betting Odds trimmed after 2000 Guineas dominance
1st May 2011 /
