Lee stars as Derby hopes continue in terrific form

THE Irish continued their fine run of form in the opening round of the English Derby on Friday and Saturday at Wimbledon.

On Friday night Seamus Graham continued his love affair with the venue, sending out both Jaxerback (28.62) and Loyal Honcho (28.57) to win their respective heats, but the star was the Paul Hennessy trained Tyrur Lee as he ran away with the first of the night’s heats, stopping the clock in a wonderful 28.46.

Cahercrin Lad finished second in Heat 19 to add to the tally of Irish runners that will take their place in the second round. There was less luck for the Owen McKenna trained Express Comet who, after a slow start, went crashing out in Heat 17.