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Ambler II Again Derby Choice ChoiceLONDON LONDON England May 4 Reuters Sir Percy Loraines colt Darius promoted to Epsom Derby favorite after his Two Thousand Guineas win last week quickly lost his position at tonights Victoria Club j callover here on the Epsom classic William Woodward Jr unbeaten Ambler II now heads the betting at 6 to 1 with Darius 13 to 2 Kentuckyraised Ambler TJ was the Derby favorite before the Two Thousand Guineas was run when Darius was a 100 to 6 chance Neither of this pair was played for any big amount Most of the wagering concerned South African Jack Gerbers candidate By Thunder who con ¬ tests the Chester Vase a noted Derby trial tomorrow This Nearco colt closed at 100 to 9
