Arabian Crown’s exit from Classic makes Derby an even bigger puzzle

Punters in search of an each-way alternative to unproven market leaders alight on Ambiente Friendly and Los AngelesThe betting for the Derby at Epsom on 1 June lost another significant player on Friday when Arabian Crown, the Godolphin operation’s leading candidate for the Classic, was ruled out after suffering a setback at Charlie Appleby’s Newmarket stable. His absence leaves Ancient Wisdom, the runner-up in the Dante Stakes here on Thursday, as the only likely Derby runner for App