Offshore Bound clocked the fastest time of the year over 550 yards at Limerick in the heats of the Kerry Agribusiness St Leger on Saturday.
Owen McKenna’s runner pulled clear off the third turn to score a two and a half length victory over Tyrur Tommy in 29.38sec.
Mossie O’Connor’s Secreto led at the opening turn in heat two to slam Enchanted Star by six lengths in 29.54sec.
Tippperary Cup winner Black Tom made all in heat three to clock 29.85sec, while Rachel Wheeler’s Cunning Barney went two spots faster when taking heat four in similar fashion.
Irish Cesarewitch winner Paradise Maverik overcame early trouble in heat five to come though and score in 30.15sec.
Kirby Memorial runner-up and Race of Champions winner Rural Hawaii was soon clear in heat six to slam Material Man in 29.76sec.
Kathleen Murphy’s Carrowkeal Spike was a trap to line winner of heat seven in 29.98sec while Paudie Ryan’s Cragghil Hero made all in heat eight to record 29.93sec.
Fraser Black’s Scottish Derby finalist Save The Don impressed in heat nine when pulling clear from the third turn to slam Skywalker Rory by five lengths in 29.50sec.
Derby finalist Peregrine Falcon made it eight wins from his last ten starts in heat ten when dominating throughout to hold Mimis Ace by a length in 29.70sec.
Kirby Memorial winner Cable Bay led off the second turn in the last qualifier to score a three and a half length victory over Ballyana Foxtrot in 29.69sec.
