With still two days to go before the deadline, the entry list for the Paddypower.com Irish Derby had reached 100 and the signs are that the final number will be very close to the ideal number of 144.

Last year’s Irish Derby finalist Headleys Bridge has been withdrawn from Saturday’s heats of the Boylesports.com Champion Stakes at Shelbourne and he will be replaced by first reserve Slick Sioux.

CALLUMS LAD, who has cost punters a fair few euros over the past couple of weeks, got back into bettors’ good books when taking heat 3 in the opening round of the Tinys Bud Open 550 at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

PAT CURTIN is enjoying an amazing year, thanks to the achievements of Shelbourne Aston. He is now back in another classic final, with Droopys Arsene safely qualified for next Tuesday’s William Hill St Leger at Wimbledon.

DAIRES DASHER, following his wide margin win in the semi-finals, will be the centre of attention in the Guinness Trophy final at Curraheen Park tonight.

KILKENNY BABY, the only unbeaten runner in the event going into the decider, duly came up trumps in the final of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

INVINCIBLE MAN can live up to his name by taking the Getting Out Stakes at Curraheen Park tomorrow.

THE guessing game goes on and for owner Eddie Ryan and trainer Michael O'Donovan it must be a frustrating time as Serene Rumble remains on the doubtful list for Saturday’s Paddy Power Derby quarter finals at Shelbourne Park.