THE Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby is generally acknowledged as the greatest greyhound race in the world and its status is to receive a major boost this year with the news that a strong Australian challenge is being lined up for the classic which is set to commence on August 4th.

A week ago we reported that Tyrur Ted was set to challenge for the Derby Lane Million in Florida next February but there is now a possibility that he will be joined on the trip by another Irish trained greyhound, Superhods Hero.