[an error occurred while processing this directive] 2012 Investec Derby, run over a mile and a half at Epsom Downs on Saturday, June 2. The Group One Classic offers a prize fund of at least 1.25 million.

Akeed Mofeed
Caroline Norris

The second entry stage provides connections who did not enter at the initial yearling stage the opportunity to add horses to the premier Classic at a cost of 8,000. The third and final opportunity to enter the Bonfire, David Livingston, Fencing, Imperial Monarch, Kesampour, Mandaean, Mighty Ambition, Swedish Sailor, 33/1 Call To Battle, Ektihaam, Furner’s Green, Jungle Beat, Noble Mission, Wrotham Heath, 40/1 Continuum, 50/1 Commitment, Main Sequence, Rougemont
(EW 1/4 1,2,3)

2000 Guineas & Derby double: Camelot 7/1

William Hill spokeswoman Lucy Rhodes said: “Camelot was a short-priced favourite after his impressive display in the Racing Post Trophy and, with his price continuing to contract throughout the winter months, punters clearly don’t seem concerned about another potential St Nicholas Abbey situation.

“However, there is a long way to go, with numerous key trials en-route to Investec Derby glory, where some exciting challengers will undoubtedly spring to prominence.”

THE FIVE SECOND ENTRIES FOR THE 2012 INVESTEC DERBY

AKEED MOFEED

b c Dubawi (IRE) - Wonder Why (GER) (Tiger Hill (IRE))

Form: 412- Owner: Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: John Oxx IRE Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Hailing from the family of French Derby winner Hernando and the Group One scorer Johann Quatz, Akeed Mofeed made an eye-catching debut at Leopardstown on August 4 last year when staying on well to take fourth in a seven-furlong maiden after a tardy start. He also dwelt at the start on his next outing in maiden company on September 3, again over seven furlongs at Leopardstown, before coming through strongly to take up the running approaching the final furlong to score easily be five lengths. He started 5/6 favourite for his final run of 2011 in the mile Group Two Beresford Stakes, run on heavy ground at the Curragh on September 25. Despite staying on well close home, he went down by half a length to the Aidan O’Brien-trained David Livingston.

Race Record: Starts: 3; 1st: 1; 2nd: 1: 3rd:- Win & Place Prize Money: 26,259

KESAMPOUR (FR)

ch c Kings Best (USA) - Kasatana (IRE) (Hernando (FR)

Form: 11-1 Owner: H H Aga Khan

Trainer: Mikel Delzangles FR Breeder: H H Aga Khan

Unbeaten in three starts, Kesampour was home-bred by the Aga Khan and is from a stamina-packed family that includes the Group race winners Kassani and Kassana as well as Irish St Leger winner Kastoria and 1988 Derby hero Kahyasi. He made his debut at Saint-Cloud on October 30, winning a mile contest for unraced horses by a length and a half. His only other juvenile start saw him step up to 10 furlongs for a conditions event back at Saint-Cloud on November 22, when he was the impressive five-length winner. Saint-Cloud was the venue for his seasonal return on April 1, when he was successful by two lengths in the Listed Prix Francois Mathet over 11 furlongs. After his latest success, trainer Mikel Delzangles stated that Kesampour could next run in the Prix Greffulhe - a race won by last year’s Investec Derby Pour Moi en route to Epsom Downs. His sire King’s Best was responsible for the 2010 Investec Derby hero Workforce.

Race Record: Starts: 3; 1st: 3; 2nd: -: 3rd:- Win & Place Prize Money: 47,917

MAIN SEQUENCE (USA)

ch c Aldebaran (USA) - Ikat (IRE) (Pivotal)

Form: 11- Owner: Niarchos Family

Trainer: David Lanigan Breeder: Flaxman Holdings Ltd

The home-bred Main Sequence is from the family of 2007 Oaks heroine Light Shift and caused a 50/1 shock on his debut when landing a mile maiden at Yarmouth on September 15. Despite running very green, he showed a willing attitude and quickened up impressively in the final furlong to score by an ultimately comfortable length and a quarter. He showed that shock success was certainly no fluke at Newmarket on October 19, when he was the comfortable three and a quarter length winner of a nine-furlong nursery.

Race Record: Starts: 2; 1st: 2; 2nd: -: 3rd:- Win & Place Prize Money: 7,347

MANDAEAN

b c Manduro (GER) - Summertime Legacy (Darshaan)

Form: 11- Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Mahmood Al Zarooni Breeder: Darley

From the first crop of Manduro, Mandaean is a half-brother to Group One winner Wavering and on his dam-side is related to the 1982 Derby hero Golden Fleece. Last season he was under the care of Andre Fabre in and won on both his starts in the colours of Godolphin . His debut came in a nine-furlong contest for unraced horses at Longchamp on October 16, when he was the comfortable three-length winner. On his only other subsequent start, he was pitched in at the highest level for the final Group One contest of the European season, the Criterium de Saint-Cloud on November 12. Partnered once again by Maxime Guyon, he was always in a handy position and, despite hanging in the straight, scored comfortably by two and a half lengths. For the 2012 campaign, he s trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni in Newmarket.

Race Record: Starts: 2; 1st: 2; 2nd: -: 3rd:- Win & Place Prize Money: 133,491

SWEDISH SAILOR

b c Monsun (GER) - Epitome (IRE) (Nashwan (USA))

Form: 1- Owner: Godolphin

Trainer: Mahmood Al Zarooni Breeder: Darley

Swedish Sailor is a half-brother to Exemplary, a multiple scorer between 10 furlongs and two miles, as well Synopsis, a Group Three-winning filly over a mile and a half in . The son of Monsun was successful on his sole appearance of 2011 in a mile maiden at Yarmouth on October 25. Making nearly all the running, he was pushed out by Frankie Dettori for a comfortable five-length victory.

Race Record: Starts: 1; 1st: 1; 2nd: -: 3rd:- Win & Place Prize Money: 2,911