Pivotal must defy Derby draw stats

SPONSORS betdirect make Gerard Butler’s Silver Pivotal their 9-4 favourite to land the spoils in today’s Winter Derby at Lingfield.

The lightly-raced four-year-old filly will be stepping into Group Three company for the first time, having previously faced the starter just five times.

She warmed up for a crack at this £56,700 first prize with victory in a handicap over the course and distance seven weeks ago in her first race since May.