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Stars Galore in 2014 Investec Derby
12/12/12

No less than 33 yearlings from the first crop of the brilliant Sea The Stars are among the 406 glittering entries revealed today for the 2014 Investec Derby.

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A star-studded entry includes Throne Room, an Oasis Dream half-brother to Nathaniel and Great Heavens, and many expensive yearlings including an 800,000 euros Galileo colt out of Flames in training with Tommy Stack.

Andrew Cooper, Director of Racing at Epsom Downs Racecourse, commented: “The first entry for the 2014 Investec Derby not only includes the very best bred yearlings in Europe but the race’s global appeal is exemplified by the fact that colts out of Indian and Japanese champion racemares are engaged.

“We are also hugely encouraged to see such a international spread of owners represented and look forward to the recent run of outstanding Investec Derby winners continuing.”

The figure of 406 entries is 32 less than last year but, for the fourth year in succession, the number of entries is over 400. The recent entry numbers for the Investec Derby are as follows: 2014-406; 2013-442; 2012-478; 2011-444; 2010-388.

Investec, which has sponsored the Derby since 2009, last year announced an extension to the Derby Festival sponsorship until 2021.