British bred littermates occupy four of the top six places in the Gain Nutrition Puppy Derby ante post lists; the event gets underway at Henlow on Sunday writes Floyd Amphlett.

Roxholme Jim 7
King Lennon 8
King Nelson 8
King Cash 10
Argentina 12
King Dylan 14
Droopys Noodle 20
Ballymac Diego 25
Bubbly Cougar 25
Droopys Scooter 25
Forest Alan 25
Newinn Banger 25
Strides Farran 25
Swift Jim 33
Forest Kodiac 33
Newinn Mac 33
Desperado Dan 40
Bubbly Bonanza 40
Dantes Inferno 40
Goldies Hoddle 40
Bit View Bridie 50
Goldies Klinsman 50
Queenies Rainbow 50
Savana Tuftys 50
Sheldan 50
Pennys Baby 66
Ballymac Liberty 100
Casablanca Cruz 100
Chilli Escobar 100
Glynalan Lad 100
Seaglass Tiger 100
Signet Hawk 100
Mashmad Bale 150
Bit View Yeats 150
Megatone 150
Salacres Punch

150

Liz McNair’s ‘four Kings’ are priced between 8-1 and 14-1 with Hayley Keightley’s Roxholme Jim rated the 7-1 favourite, presumably based on a 27.41 (+20) trial over course and distance.

Nevertheless, they seem very slim picking for a dog who has never contested a race.