 Confidence and interest in the filly grew, and she was made favourite for the race.Her position looked even stronger when Shahtoush won the Oaks on the day before the Derby.On the day of the race itself she headed the betting at 11/4, ahead of the Irish colts Second Empire (Grand Criterium) and King of Kings (2000 Guineas), becoming the first filly to start favourite for the race since Sceptre in 1902.