Net sets the standard in third round of Derby

The Pat Buckley-trained Mind The Net set the standard in Saturday’s third-round heats of the English Greyhound Derby, when coming from behind the pace to take the third heat.

Sent off the 6-4 favourite, he was third early but showed fine backstraight pace to move into a challenging position.

In front between the final bends, he pulled three and a half clear of long-time leader Jordans Briana, in 28.16, with the Owen McKenna-trained Vanrooney getting up late to take the third qualifying spot.