A big weekend on the racing front.

The Irish Derby takes place at 5.20 and will test the validity of Epsom Derby form. Andre Fabre has been very bullish about his contender Waldgeist and may prove right as Cliffs of Moher is not taking part.

The Northumberland Plate ( Pitmans Derby) takes place earlier at 3.30 at Newcastle - Higher Power looks a solid each way player.