Ancient Wisdom slashed for Derby after gutsy win

Ancient Wisdom put himself firmly into the Derby picture after showing spirit and stamina to win the Futurity Trophy at Doncaster yesterday.

Trainer Charlie Appleby’s 5-4 favourite made the running early on but was headed by Devil’s Point and Dancing Gemini as the pace quickened three furlongs out.

However, Ancient Wisdom galloped on strongly under William Buick to outstay Devil’s Point by a length and three-quarters. God’s Window was third, a further head behind.

Ancient Wisdom, inset, was cut to 6-1 for next year’s Derby at Epsom, with the betting headed by the exciting two-year-old, City Of Troy.

The start of the race was delayed by a nasty incident when Battle Cry reared up in the stalls and fell backwards, unseating Ben Curtis in the