A big weekend for two young trainers

This is a big weekend for two of Britain’s best young trainers, both with the Christian name of Harry. Neither will want to come away empty-handed from the next three days of racing because both men are giving racecourse outings to some of the best horses in their respective yards.

I will start with Harry Derham, nephew of 14-times champion National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls, and who is no less ambitious than his uncle to make a name for himself. Derham is also astute at picking the best possible races for the equine talent in his care, not being afraid of crossing the Irish Sea and taking on the likes of Willie Mullins and the Gordon Elliott if the right opportunity arises.

Derham runs no less than three of his horses in today’s Fitzdares Sovereign Handicap Hurdle at Windsor (3.35 p.m.), including one of his stable stars BRENTFORD HOPE. This eight-year-old gelding showed talent on the flat for trainer Richard Hughes before being switched to Derham’s care two years ago.