Will Australia win the Derby?

The hot favourite for the Derby at Epsom on Saturday is Australia. The current best price is 5/4 with Paddy Power. If you haven’t opened an account with that bookmaker yet, you can do so via this website.

The Coolmore operation in Ireland rate Australia highly. But what has the colt beaten so far? Is he worthy of being a short priced favourite?

Trainer Aidan O’Brien has said this is the best prospect to ever come through their stable. That is some boast.

Here is his son Joseph talking about Australia. Joseph will take the ride on Saturday.