Jan Vermeer, this son of Montjeu has been all the talk for Epsom since making a highly impressive reappearance in last Sunday's Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh. Punters have seemed to have forgotten about St Nicholas Abbey." pushing his price out from 7/4 fav to 4/1 second fav.
"The money for Jan Vermeer now 2/1 from 6/1 speaks volumes and the friendless St Nicolas has hardly been given a vote of confidence by Murtagh delaying a decision on his Derby mount until next week.
O'Brien has only committed St Nicholas Abbey and Leopardstown Trial winner Midas Touch to the Epsom Classic at the moment, with plans for Jan Vermeer and Dante winner Cape Blanco still has to be confirmed.
I'm a big Murtagh fan so whoever Johnny decides to ride will do for me.