Ruth trio storm through to English Derby semi-finals

Dolores Ruth’s domination of the Williamhill.com English Derby continued at Wimbledon last night as her three runners all effortlessly qualified for Saturday’s semi-finals with both Razldazl Jayfkay and Razldazl Rioga scoring hugely impressive victories.

Razldazl Rioga, owned by Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh, and Razldazl Bugatti clashed in the opening quarter-final where reigning Derby champion Taylors Sky was a fancied contender. Razldazl Bugatti was best away and led up from Rioga and Taylors Sky and the remaining three runners were all involved in a first bend clash.

Rioga ran the back straight brilliantly and took it up before the third bend where Taylors Sky followed him into second place. But Rioga was in control at this stage and went on to win by two lengths from Taylors Sky in 28.48 with Bugatti also qualifying another two and a quarter lengths away in third.