3rd June 2010
The final field of 12 runners has been confirmed for the Investec Derby, with Jan Vermeer heading into the Epsom Classic as hot favourite.
O'Brien colt favourite for Epsom Classic
The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt, who will have Johnny Murtagh on board, was a winner in the Gallinule Stakes at Curragh on his only previous outing of the year.
Stablemate St Nicholas Abbey was the long-time favourite for Saturday's race, but injury forced the 2000 Guineas disappointment out of the event.
O'Brien has also taken Cape Blanco and Bright Horizon out of the field, but is still well represented with At First Sight and Midas Touch joining the market leader.
Sir Michael Stoute-trained Workforce and Henry Cecil charge Bullet Train, two horses owned by Prince Khalid Abdullah, also figure towards the top of ante-post lists.
The Godolphin stable will look to challenge for top honours as Saeed bin Suroor saddles Al Zir, the mount of Kieren Fallon, and new trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni is represented through Rewilding and Buzzword.
Azmeel is the lone John Gosden entry while Coordinated Cut, Hot Prospect and Ted Spread complete the field.