Sparkling Derby run by Tyrur Big Mike

It was a sensational session at Shelbourne last night as the second lot of heats in the Ladbrokes Irish Derby were run.

The big story was the fantastic run from that remarkable veteran Tyrur Big Mike as he produced an explosive performance in winning the final heat in 29.51.

The son of Brett Lee and Tyrur Temptress, runner up back in 2010, came away from traps like an express train and led the very promising Laughill Billy by almost three lengths into the opening bend. He ran wide, gave away ground but pulled clear again by the third bend. Despite running wide around the bottom bends he strode on up the straight to win by two lengths from Laughil Billy in 29.51 with Razldazl Dmagio over six lengths third.