Wolves hunt cup revenge

BOTH Rugby League Challenge Cup semi-finals will be held at Bolton’s Macron Stadium and screened live on the BBC in August – which is great news for the sport.

But there’s still a couple of last-eight fixtures left with a cracker this afternoon.

Wigan dominated Warrington at Magic Weekend a fortnight ago. On the back of that victory, Warriors coach Shaun Wane announced he will be leaving at the end of the season.

The news may have contributed to an under-par display in their 24-8 defeat last week to Hull

KR and the Wolves will fancy revenge.

They bounced back with a 30-12 win over Hull FC and are worth backing with home advantage at 6-5 to defeat the 8-11 Warriors.

Betfred Super League table toppers St Helens host cup holders Hull FC tomorrow.

Although I expect Hull to have supporters at 4-1, it’s hard to look past the Saints.

They are short at 1-6 but can give Hull a 14 point plus beating at 10-11 on the handicap.

The Derby is billed at ‘the ultimate test of a thoroughbred racehorse’ as it assesses speed, stamina, agility and temperament.

The race is now in its 239th year and this afternoon’s runners will be out to join a roll of honour that includes Mill Reef, Nijinsky, Shergar and Sea The Stars.

All the vibes are positive for 2000 Guineas winner Saxon Warrior to give Aidan O’Brien a sixth Derby winner and jockey Ryan Moore his third.

I like the claims of a couple at each-way prices. Hazarpour was given positive post-race reports from trainer Dermot Weld after winning his trial at Leopardstown and has the services of Frankie Dettori (above). He is a Nephew of Harzand, the 2016 winner and bids to give the current Aga Khan a sixth win in the race.

Knight To Behold was a convincing winner of the Betfred Derby Trial at Lingfield and could outrun his odds for Harry Dunlop and I expect this son of 2009 winner Sea The Stars to hit the frame.