ITV Racing’s Derby coverage brought promising viewing figures and, even if we don’t easily receive every programme here, the broadcasts on those big occasions have come together nicely. Last Saturday, it did have the Saturday sports scene to itself, not always the case.

It hit the right amount of fun, facts, nostalgia, and featured a good mix of presenters and guests. The double act of Gleeson and Chapman whizzing along the bumper cars while recalling Derbys past, set a tone of fun, part of what being at Derby means to many.