KERRY’S DERBY CONTENDERS

SILENT WHISPER

Breeding: NewInn Wonder/ Silent Belle

Owner: Timmy Nolan, Castleisland, Marc Nolan, Abbeyfeale Trainer: Mossie O’Connor, Scar taglen

Qualified: Galway/Oranmore

Form: Justified favouritism when claiming his ticket in impression fashion at the first time of asking. Maintained his unbeaten run for the season when claiming the coveted Corn Na Feile at Abbeyfeale. Upset the odds in dramatic fashion when beating Derby market leader OutoftheShadow in the final. First round buckle against Roquefor t Teddy is as tough as they come and may well define this Derby. Odds: 10/1

SPIN THE WHIP

Breeding: NewInn Wonder/ Away She Goes

Owner: Batty Heaphy and Donal O’Connell, Lixnaw Trainer: Owner

Qualified: Millstreet

Form: A busy campaign culminated with success at Millstreet just after Christmas. His best effort from his four previous outings was when he reached the last four at Ballyduff before exiting at the hands of runner-up Cill Ide Wonder. Will need to be at his best from the off.

Odds: 33/1

BARROW GEORGE

Breeding: Kyle Leigh/ Cillowen Stunner

Owner: Jonathon Best/ Mickey Collins, Ardfer t

Trainer: Owner

Qualified: Charleville

Form: Beaten in the penultimate round at Liscannor on the opening weekend of the season, however bounced back in the best possible fashion when landing the spoils at Charleville next time out. Beat the highly rated Lone Rocket in the final. Had a couple of runs against All Age Company in the Cup at Glanwor th which should stand him in good stead for the challenge ahead.

Odds: 40/1

AMAZING STYLE

Breeding: Adios Alonso/Call Her Dresden

Owner: Johnny O’Keffee and Pat ‘Bawn’ McCar thy, Lixnaw Trainer: Johnny Kelliher, Blennerville

Qualified: Lixnaw

Form: A popular winner at his local meeting in Lixnaw. Appeared very much in the mix prior to being withdrawn at the quar ter-final stage at Ballyheigue. Has good early gears and his opening round buckle with Barrow George should go right down to the wire.

Odds: 25/1

BEDFORD RAMBLER

Breeding: Newinn Wonder/Nina For Out

Owner: Brian O’Brien, Listowel, Philip Enright, Abbeyfeale Trainer: Owner

Qualified: Newcastlewest

Form: Performed heroics when claiming his ticket at Newcastlewest in testing conditions. Was beaten at the semi-final stage on his previous outing at Listowel which was also run on a heavy running surface. Heavy forecasted rain should suit. A big outsider but has the hear t of a Lion

Odds: 50/1

COOLAVANNY BINGO

Breeding: Coolavanny Bingo/Leigh Smokey

Owner: Noel Browne, Castleisland

Trainer: Owner

Qualified: Abbeyfeale

Form: Came into the season with a big reputation; however he disappointed on his first couple of outings. Showed vast improvement when reaching the last 4 at Bandon. Clinched the deal in impressive fashion at Abbeyfeale where he ran very impressively on finals day. On an upward curve and has a lively outside chance.

Odds: 25/1