Epsom Derby: Delacroix, Ruling Court head runners for Classic – odds, preview

Delacroix was installed as ante-post favourite after winning two Derby trials at Leopardstown although it is yet to be confirmed whether stable jockey Ryan Moore will ride.

Moore could potentially choose The Lion In Winter, who was sixth when odds-on favourite in the Dante, but is expected to improve for that run.

William Buick will partner Ruling Court as the jockey and trainer Appleby seek further Classic success, having also landed the 1000 Guineas with Desert Flower, who is favourite for the Oaks on Friday.

Tornado Alert, fourth in the 2000 Guineas, represents fellow Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor.

As well as Nightwalker, owners Juddmonte have added French challenger New Ground to the £1m race for a supplementary fee of £75,000.

The Francis Graffard-trained Midak has also been added to the race and he will carry the colours of the Aga Khan Studs, with the race run in honour of the Aga Khan IV, who owned legendary Derby winner Shergar and died in February.

Charlie Johnston is double-handed with Lazy Griff and Green Storm, with Al Wasl Storm, Nightime Dancer, Rogue Impact, Sea Scout, Tennessee Stud and Tuscan Hills completing the field.

Approximate Oaks odds (Friday 16:00 BST): 5-4 Desert Flower, 4-1 Minnie Hauk, 7 -1 Giselle, 15-2 Whirl, 9-1 Revoir, 10-1 Elwateen, 20-1 Bar.