O'Brien has five-strong team for Derby

Racing:  Papal Bull was the only supplementary entry for the Vodafone Derby as 22 remain in the Epsom Classic at the five-day…

Racing:  Papal Bull was the only supplementary entry for the Vodafone Derby as 22 remain in the Epsom Classic at the five-day confirmation stage.

Connections paid £75,000 to get the Chester Vase winner, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, in the blue riband.

Stoute, has also left in Best Alibi as he bids for a fifth Derby triumph following Shergar (1981), Shahrastani (1986), Kris Kin (2003) and North Light (2004).

His first two Derby winners were for the Aga Khan. The owner, who has also tasted Epsom glory with Kahyasi (1988) and Sinndar (2000), seeks a fifth success through hot favourite Visindar.

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Andre Fabre's colt aims to be the first French-trained winner since Empery 30 years ago.  Fabre is also set to be represented by Lingfield Derby Trial winner Linda's Lad.

Two-time Derby winning trainer Aidan O'Brien has a five-strong Irish team headed by Dante victor Septimus. Dylan Thomas, Horatio Nelson, Mountain and Altius complete his line-up.

Mick Channon is currently double-handed with Predominate Stakes scorer Championship Point and Youmzain.

Sir Percy and Olympian Odyssey, second and third in the Stan James 2000 Guineas, stand their ground while Middleham trainer Mark Johnston is set rely on Atlantic Waves.

Charles Egerton has left in Art Deco but he is more likely to run in Sunday's Prix du Jockey Club.

The Derby acceptors are completed by Before You Go, Dragon Dancer, Hala Bek, Noddies Way, Sienna Storm, Sixties Icon and Snoqualmie Boy.  PA