A shock defeat for Droopys Jet and the elimination of that great old veteran Tyrur Big Mike were the major talking points last night at Shelbourne when the first eight heats in the second round of the Ladbrokes Irish Derby were run.

It’s one of the most coveted prizes in greyhound sport and a new Queen of the Track will be crowned on Saturday when the Sporting Press Irish Oaks is run at Shelbourne Park.