Tyrur Big Mike 16-1 Derby favourite after draw
The exception is for the Paul Hennessy trained kennel companions Colorful Champ and Barefoot Bullet who have been drawn in opposition in Heat 8 on Thursday night, a race that also includes the one-time Derby favourite Ballymac Under.
A total of 144 names went into the draw and there are about half a dozen reserves for the first round. The 24 heats will be equally divided between Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights with four qualifying from each heat.
