Epsom Derby Betting Chaos After Favourite Declared Non-Runner Despite Finishing

Epsom Derby betting chaos after favourite declared non-runner despite finishing

Benvenuto Cellini went off as the 3-1 favourite for the £2million race but never featured after starting slowly and trailing behind stablemate Christmas Day

Benvenuto Cellini A Non Runner In The Derby After Stalls Drama

Saturday's G1 Betfred Derby had added drama as the 3-1 favourite Benvenuto Cellini (Frankel) was declared a non-runner after finishing 10th. Video evidence reviewed after the start revealed that the Aidan O'Brien-trained Chester Vase winner had his left hind leg on the stalls shelf as the gates opened, effectively putting him at a disadvantage as he began on three legs. After a stewards inquiry, it was deemed that he had been denied a fair start…