Despite a draw of 27 heats – fate determined that four of the most ‘interesting’ runners in the 2018 Star Sports English Derby would find themselves in the same heat.

Look no further than the eighth qualifier where Ladbrokes Puppy Derby winner Rising Brandy is due to take on Shoot Out winner Dorotas Wildcat, the multiple Cat 1 finalist Dropzone and East Anglian Derby winner Newinn Shadow. . .thankfully it is a heat where four qualify. . .

Heat 12 features sees a fascinating clash between Irish multiple classic winner and Clonbrien Hero and one-time Derby favourite Bruisers Bullet while Saturday’s night’s highlight is surely the re-match of Scottish Derby finalists The Other Reg and Black Farren