- Fastest semi for Romeo Magico
- (On betting) surprise eliminations for Signet Goofy (2-1), Lautaro (3-1) Deelish Frankie (5-1)
- Two finalists for Paul Hennessy
- Irish with four through to the final
- No unbeaten finalist
- Kildare fastest sectional: 4.12. No sub 4.10 for the first night in the Derby
- Qualifiers/runners: 4/6 railers, 1/4 middle seeds, 1/2 wides
- Winning traps (to date) T1-12 T2-14 T3-11 T4-11 T5-11 T6-3
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Kildare (t2) holds off Priceless Jet (t6) by half a length with partly hidden Hello Hammond (t1) taking third. Photo: © Steve Nash
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INNFIELD TROJAN (t3) leads Chelms Fred (t4) early in the Derby Plate first semi. Photo: © Steve Nash
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Paul Hennessy’s two Derby finalists Priceless Jet (left) and Hello Hammond pose after qualifying behind Kildare in the second semi. Photo: © Steve Nash
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BELLMORE SALLY (t6) disputes the lead with Bubbly Cristal (t1) on the first circuit of their Gain Challenge Cup semi. Photo: © Steve Nash
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Chelms Switch (t6) and Goldies Perryman (t3) dispute the lead in the Derby Plate semis Photo: © Steve Nash
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The gloomy scene at Towcester just minutes before the opening Derby semi final – as an onslaught of heavy rain sends nearly everyone running for cover. Photo: © Steve Nash
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Singing in the rain: Mickys Barrett supporters celebrate reaching the Derby Final Photo: © Steve Nash