Monarch 3/1 favourite with the sponsor after round three draw

BOUNCING MONARCH, 3/1 favourite with the sponsor after another tremendous performance in round two of the BOYLE Sports Irish Derby, goes in heat 4 of the third round next Saturday.

Michael O'Donovan's charge will face 2025 Juvenile Derby winner Getup The Boy and fellow unbeaten contender Ballyea Warrior but, drawn in three, it looks a very manageable assignment.

The O'Donovan duo of Hackney Dancer and Skywalker Bruno put their own unbeaten records on the line in heat 3 where they also clash with Puppy Derby champion Im Here.

Bockos Diamond will meet some familiar faces in heat 3 in the shape of his Graham Holland-trained kennelmates Bockos Gold and Ballydoyle Tina.