Alruna taken out Trinidad Derby

The John O’Brientrained filly is one of eight to duck the blue riband event following the fourth nomination stage.

After the fourth stage, 13 horses had nomination fees paid for the 2000 metres race.

Heading the list is Midsummer Classic winner Leading Lady from the John O’Brien barn. The filly will be re-opposed by Jake O’Brien-trained Valorous, winner of the Carib Brewery Guineas and runner-up in the Midsummer.

In the 13-horse field, O’Brien (John) will saddle five - Leading Lady, Lord Silver, Maha Raja, Battle Cry and Rocket Wheels. Current champion trainer Glenn Mendez will send two to post - Golden Choice and Caesar Country, The field is dominated by horses bred in Jamaica with 10. Only three locally bred have been nominated for the blue riband event. A final nomination fee of $2,100 becomes due and payable on date of entry.

Here are the horses for which fourth nomination fees were paid: TRINIDAD DERBY STAKES (GRADE 1) - W.I. BRED 3 Y.O. - 2000 METRES BATT LE CRY; CAESAR COUNTRY; DISCOULDRUN; DIVINE INSP IRATION; GOLDEN CHOICE; HELLO; LEADING LADY; LOR D SILVER; MAHA RAJA; PEACEONEART H; RO CKET WHEELS; RO YAL MOO N; VALORO US.