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Broadstrand Lad and Tyrur Big Mike may have turned four years of age last weekend, but the two brilliant performers retain every ounce of their ability if their latest displays in the Easter Cup are an accurate indication.

Tonight the veteran duo will attempt to belie their advancing years once again as they look set to start favourite in their respective semi-finals.

To highlight the quality of those remaining in the stake, the rank outsider in the ante-post betting is Kingo, who is both a Classic winner and runner-up.