Derby trial attracts big guns Dermot Weld's Zawraq and Aidan O'Brien's John F Kennedy are among 12 entries for Sunday's usually informative Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown. Some truly notable horses have won the Group Three on their way to establishing themselves as greats of the game. Just since the turn of the century Sinndar, Galileo, High Chaparral, Yeats, Dylan Thomas and Fame And Glory have all been successful. Zawraq is the general second favourite for the Investec Derby but Dermot Weld has warned he is not a definite runner as regular rider Pat Smullen is suspended and the ground may be too soft. O'Brien has committed John F Kennedy as he needs to put a dismal run in the Ballysax Stakes behind him. Weld has also entered Summaya, while O'Brien has put in Cape Clear Island, Cradle Mountain, Kilimanjaro, Order Of St George and Royal Navy Ship. Ballysax winner Success Days, Pleascach, Game Set Dash and Carbon Dating are the only other entries. Also on the card is the Derrinstown 1,000 Guineas Trial, which has attracted 17 entries. O'Brien has four possibles, with Wedding Vow appearing his main hope after her recent second to Legatissimo. Weld's Stormfly is two from two this season and is the highest-rated filly engaged, while Michael O'Callaghan's Letters Of Note is well regarded. Fascinating Rock could bounce out again quickly as Weld has put him in the Amethyst Stakes on the same card after his win on Monday. Afternoon Sunlight could also represent Rosewell. Gordon Lord Byron is the standout name, though, as the Group One winner over six furlongs may run over a mile. An interesting entry in the closing 12-furlong maiden is O'Brien's Prospector. Owned by Coolmore, in a partnership with Sheikh Al Thani, the Galileo colt is a half-brother to Mastercraftsman and cost $1,400,000.
