Derby hope Workforce well ahead of Dante Workforce is reported to be in fine shape as he bids to book his place in the Investec Derby with a good run in the totesport Dante Stakes at York on Thursday. The King's Best colt, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, is 8-1 second favourite for the premier Classic on June 5 even though he has just had the one run. It was an impressive one as he romped home by six lengths from Oasis Dancer in a Goodwood maiden in September. The three-year-old is owned by Prince Khalid Abdullah, who is also lucky enough to be represented by impressive Lingfield Derby Trial winner Bullet Train. "He's going to put his credentials on the line this week," said Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to the owner. "He has been working all the time and has done one or two serious pieces. He's in good heart and Michael seems pleased with him, so it's OK so far."
