Sir Michael Stoute 'surprised' as Desert Crown storms to Derby favouritism
Desert Crown: the new favourite for the Cazoo Derby
Thursday: Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes, York
It was just like old times. Racegoers packed eight or ten deep around the paddock to see the runners before the Dante Stakes and afterwards everyone was crowding around Sir Michael Stoute to acclaim a new star.
Now, racing's worries about…