Roddick and The Kid in big derby clash

Pat Buckley’s Droopys Roddick hasn’t set the Derby on fire yet but connections are very hopeful that he will be getting stronger and stronger with each outing (Stock picture)

Michael Fortune

The draw for the third round of the English Derby has thrown up a few very interesting clashes but the highlight is surely Heat 7 where two of the original favourites, Droopys Roddick and Eden The Kid, go head to head.

Pat Buckley's Droopys Roddick hasn't set the Derby on fire yet but connections are very hopeful that he will be getting stronger and stronger with each outing. In contrast, Eden The Kid was promoted to outright favouritism after his strong run in the second round where he came from some lengths behind Ballymac Brogan to win narrowly.