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Hills Happy With Derby Hope

In-form jockey Richard Hills has grand ambitions of landing a first Vodafone Derby success aboard Aqaleem.

The nearest Hills has come to Epsom glory is second on Sakhee seven years ago.

He would also appear to have a live chance this time around when he take the reins of the Marcus Tregoning-trained Aqaleem.

The son of Sinndar looked impressive at Lingfield last weekend when he galloped to a four-length victory in the totesport Derby Trial Stakes.

As a consequence, Aqaleem is now as low as 10-1 to earn Tregoning back-to-back Derby victories after Sir Percy did the business 12 months ago.

'He´s come out of the race beautifully and I´ll sit on him next week and give him a little spin round,' said Hills.

'Then that will be it and I´ll look forward to a really good ride.'

(C) PA Sport