The former favourute as current joint favourite in the sponsor’s ante post book are drawn side by side in the most intriguing of the third round draws. It is Clares Rocket v Priceless Brandy, Graham Holland v Paul Hennessy who actually has two in the race. The other joint favourite Tyrur Shay goes in heat six.
Hiya Butt – the subject of much seeding debate in the second round has drawn trap three. It is perhaps ironic that he won a Laurels in white and was reckoned badly drawn at Wimbledon in last year’s Derby final when given the orange jacket.
