Admiral cut for Derby

Admiralofthefleet landed odds of 7 to 2 in the Dee Stakes for Aidan O'Brien and Mick Kinane at Chester yesterday.

The Danehill colt was conceding 5lb all round, but produced a superb turn of foot when asked to go about his business.

Having taken command over a furlong from home, Admiralofthefleet stuck his neck out and galloped strongly all the way to the line.

VC Bet were impressed with the winner and cut him to 14 to 1 from 33s for the Vodafone Derby on June 2nd.

City Of Tribes cut down his rivals in the final furlong to provide Irish trainer Ger Lyons with his first Chester winner in the Edwards Homes Handicap.

The three-year-old produced a burst of speed to deny Morinqua by a short head.