Gypsy King attracts Derby support

Aidan O'Brien's Gypsy King has attracted strong support ahead of Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Aidan O'Brien's Gypsy King has attracted strong support ahead of Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh.

The Sadler's Wells colt is now 5-1 from 10-1 with Paddy Power after a flood of money today.

Gypsy King was last seen when finishing fifth behind Motivator in the Vodafone Derby at Epsom on what was only his third career start.

Kieren Fallon will not take the ride, however, as the jockey has decided to ride Coolmore's new French recruit Hurricane Run, the red hot favourite.

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British representation is thin on the ground this year with only Clive Brittain's Bahar Shumaal a definite runner.

Mark Johnston left in King Edward VII Stakes runner-up Brahminy Kite at yesterday's confirmation stage, but connections have yet to decide on his participation.

Budweiser Irish Derby betting:

Paddy Power:8-11 Hurricane Run, 4-1 Walk In the Park, 5-1 Gypsy King, 7-1 Fracas, 12-1 Bahar Shumaal, 16-1 Shalapour, 25-1 Brahminy Kite, Helvetio, Scorpion, 40-1 Yehudi.

Ladbrokes:4-6 Hurricane Run, 7-2 Walk In The Park, 5-1 Gypsy King, 7-1 Fracas, 16-1 Bahar Shumaal, 20-1 Shalapour, 25-1 Brahminy Kite, Scorpion, 33-1 Helvetio, 50-1 Yehudi.