A total of eight runners for the Winter Derby Stakes at Lingfield on Saturday with Grade one winner Gitano Hernando looking to go on to the Dubai World Cup from here.

Trained by Marco Botti, this four year old won at Santa Anita last time out under Kieren Fallon in the Goodwood Stakes.

He carries top weight and is to be partnered by Kieren Fallen again on Saturday but connections are admitting that he will need this run and depending on the outcome he will be on his way to contest the worlds richest race. Botti also runs Mesa Marauder.

Thomas Tate's Suits Me is a consistant and dependable sort and could be the one to pose a challenge and looks of better value than Gitano Hernando, he came runner up in a decent handicap at Lingfield last time out and has got to be worth considering.

Mister Green, Baylini, Confidentiality and Victoria Sponge complete the field.

Age Trend: Range: 4 - 6yo.

Trainer Trend: M Botti has trained the last two winners. G Wragg has won this race twice with the same horse (Grand Passion).

Jockey Trend: K Fallon has ridden three winners in the last eight years. JF Egan has ridden two winners of this race in the last eight years.

Favourite Trend: The favourite has won this race four times in the last eight years.

Weight Trend: Range: 8-12 - 9-6

Official Rating Trend: Range: 96 - 120.