PGR St. Leger winner Droopys Clue produced a track record breaking run back over four bends in the first round of the similarly sponsored Kent Derby at Central Park.

Seamus Cahill’s runner was going further away with every stride when clocking 28.91 for the 491 metres, 14 spots quicker than the previous best run over course and distance.

Next quickest on the clock was Newinn Syd with a 29.10 win.

Although Patrick Janssens saw the strongly fancied Romeo Command beaten and first heat favourite Romeo Top Gun eliminated, there was some satisfaction in seeing Slick Sabo (formerly Glenvale Bill) win for the first time.

The news was not so good for the KSS Syndicate who suffered a second major setback in less than 24 hours with a career ending run for Fromposttopillar.

 

Semi final draw:

1st semi: 1) Asbo Lenny, 2) Slick Sabo, 3) Droopys Prymtime, 4) Alberts Legacy, 5) Borna Hero, 6) Churchfield Syd

2nd semi: 1) Romeo Command, 2) Newinn Syd, 3) Storys Cashout, 4) Miami Patrol, 5) Watch The Limo, 6) Havana Lover

3rd semi: 1) Droopys Clue, 2) Kanturk Mills, 3) King Ezra, 4) Bluejig Baron, 5) King Combs, 6) Eire Buckle