Hawk Wing backed for Derby Punters today latched on to Hawk Wing for the Vodafone Derby and bookmakers Coral have slashed the Sagitta 2000 Guineas runner-up`s odds to 5-2 from 7-2.Having been friendless in the betting for over a week the Aidan O`Brien-trained Hawk Wing was suddenly the subject of a significant ante-post plunge.In face of the support Coral have eased stable companion and favourite High Chaparral out to 6-4 from 11-8.'Something has triggered punters to pile their bets on Hawk Wing and we can only assume a tilt at the Derby is now definitely on the cards,' said Simon Clare, Coral spokesman.Coral bet: 6-4 High Chaparral, 5-2 Hawk Wing, 4-1 Bandari (with a run), 14-1 Moon Ballad, 16-1 Naheef, 20-1 King Of Happiness, Al Moulatham, 25-1 Castle Gandolfo, Dubai Destination, Gamut, Playapart, Sorcerous, Tendulkar, 33-1 bar.
