Eight Irish horses feature among the 13 entries at the six-day stage for the Investec Derby.

Sea The Stars is on course to bid to become the first colt since Nashwan 20 years ago to follow up victory in the 20000 Guineas in the Epsom showpiece on Saturday.

John Oxx's star is part of a powerful raiding party led by Aidan O'Brien. The master of Ballydoyle had nine horses left in at the previous acceptance stage and has trimmed that down to six as expected.

Heading his charge is the unbeaten Fame And Glory while Rip Van Winkle, Black Bear Island and Masterofthehorse are also prominent in the betting.

Classic trial winners Age Of Aquarius and Golden Sword complete his sextet.

The eight-strong contingent is completed by 2000 Guineas third Gan Amhras, trained by Jim Bolger who sent out New Approach to take the blue riband prize 12 months ago.

Brian Meehan said a decision on Crowded House's participation would be made on Monday after his below-par reappearance run in the Dante at York.

Godolphin are pinning their hopes on Kite Wood while trainer William Haggas has a possible outsider in Dee Stakes winner South Easter as Lester Piggott's son-in-law tries to land a second Derby after Shaamit in 1996.

John Gosden's Debussy and Montaff, trained by Mick Channon, complete the list.