Roddick can rule in very open English Derby decider

It’s a remarkable achievement from a relatively small initial entry there are four Irish-trained finalists in tomorrow night’s English Derby decider at Wimbledon (9:08pm).

With the first three in the betting, it’s long-odds-on the trophy will be coming back across the Irish Sea for the first time since the late Seamus Graham secured his sole success in the race with Loyal Honcho, in 2008.

Since the Derby moved to Wimbledon in 1985, there have been six Irish-trained winners (Loyal Honcho 2008, Droopys Scholes 2004, Chart King 1999, Shanless Slippy 1996, Farloe Melody 1992 and Lartigue Note 1989) and all bar Droopys Scholes was sent off clear or joint favourite.