The first semi final of the RPGTV English Puppy Derby was declared VOID last night after further trap related issues at the track.  With the traps having failed to open in normal fashion the hare then halted to an abrupt stop before the first bend.  The second semi final was run after a delay to racing and was won by Patrick Janssens Romeo Command in 2927 with Frank Gray’s Makeit The Bear and Brendan Matthews Coordination taking the second and third qualifying places respectively.  The track have issued an announcement to say they will first speak to connections of the runners from the void semi final one this morning prior to a draw taking place for the planned final.