Thomas All The Rage In King George Last season's Irish Derby hero Dylan Thomas has been promoted to favouritism with some bookmakers for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on July 28 following a day of strong support.Aidan O'Brien's charge had been as big as 8-1 for the mid-summer showpiece after his defeat at the hands of French superstar Manduro in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.But the subsequent victory of Ascot third Notnowcato in the Coral-Eclipse, and doubts surrounding the participation of Derby winner Authorized, has seen the Danehill colt promoted to the head of the market at 7-4 with totesport.Spokesman Damian Walker said: 'If money talks then we won't be seeing Authorized lining up at Ascot later this month.'He's been friendless in the market and all the money has been for Dylan Thomas, who is now our clear 7-4 favourite ahead of 9-4 Authorized.'Coral have also promoted the Irish Champion Stakes winner to 7-4 favourite (from 9-4), while Authorized is available at 6-4 ?with a run'.'We've seen significant support for Dylan Thomas in the last 24 hours, suggesting that many punters clearly think Authorized will not line up at Ascot,' said Coral's David Stevens.It is a similar story for William Hill, who now have the pair as 2-1 joint-favourites.'It's an interesting move for Dylan Thomas considering Authorized has been a solid favourite since Epsom, and it suggests the brilliant Derby winner may not be ready in time for Ascot,' said spokesman Ben Clarke.King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakestotesport bet: 7-4 Dylan Thomas, 9-4 Authorized, 9-2 Soldier Of Fortune, 9-1 Maraahel, 11-1 Youmzain, 12-1 Mandesha, Scorpion, 14-1 Ask, 16-1 Eagle Mountain, 20-1 bar.William Hill bet: 2-1 Authorized, Dylan Thomas 5-1 Soldier Of Fortune, 9-1 Maraahel, Scorpion, 10-1 Red Rocks, Youmzain, 12-1 Mandesha, 14-1 Ask, 16-1 bar.Coral bet: 6-4 (with a run) Authorized, 7-4 Dylan Thomas, 7-2 Soldier Of Fortune, 8-1 Maraahel, Scorpion, 10-1 Youmzain, 14-1 Eagle Mountain, 16-1 Ask.(C) PA Sport
