Romeo Command, who recorded the fastest run (29.22) over the Nottingham’s 500m course since Signet Ace’s 29.19 Eclipse semi final win in 2021, goes in trap four in a shortened BGBF British Breeders Stakes which gets underway oon Monday.

Despite the proven quality being well distributed among the four races, the Dave Firmager owned hound still finds himself ‘next door’ to the defending champ Signet Otis.

Originally scheduled for 36 runners, the event was reduced to 24 which effectively means ‘first three home’ from the semi finals, instead of ‘first two’, and all chasing a £12,500 first prize on Monday March 20.