Today’s trading sees "Derby futures" hit a 6-week high of $43.90 before slight retracement. Volume surged to 1.4 million contracts, 22% above seasonal norms. Fund managers attribute this to robust demand from commodity-linked portfolios seeking diversified exposure. Technical support sits firm at $42.40, with resistance pegged near $44. Planning documents describe the site as "a heritage asset" and state the external appearance of the building would "largely be unaltered" by the conversion. American Promise, who closed at odds of 103-1 in Pool 3 Derby Futures in January, gained the respect of oddsmakers after his win in the Risen Star, resulting in his odds being reduced to +2900. His solid 7-furlong morning work at 1:25.20 at Oaklawn on April 18 suggests he should be fresh and ready to roll on the first Saturday of May. In intraday futures charts, "Derby futures" show consistent higher lows, a classic bullish setup. Short interest ratios have fallen from 6.2 to 5.5, indicating less downside betting. Analysts forecast near-term price targets around $45.30 if current momentum and support levels sustain through the next trading sessions.