McKenna looks to have strongest Derby hand

There are two withdrawals from the third round of the Ladbrokes Irish Derby but it remains highly competitive.

The field has been reduced to 46 with the exit of Tyrur Justin (coughing) and Star Head (broken tail) and both were scheduled to contest the second heat at Shelbourne Park on Saturday.

The trainer with the strongest hand is Owen McKenna with his four runners grouped among the top 13 in the betting lists.