IT was excellent news received this week when John Gosden committed Dante winner Roaring Lion to the Derby. The Saxon Warrior and Roaring Lion ‘round three’ confrontation just adds another dimension to the great race.

And then the possible rivalry between their two riders should not be glossed over either. Indeed, in other sports that could be used as the marketing agenda. Imagine how we could build the drama, two horses, The Warrior and The Lion. One should stay well, one needs to be held up and played late.