Beaten Rocket in horror derby semi-final
Clares Rocket didn’t fly out in the final heat and he raced to the bend with Good News and Buckos Dream. (stock photo)
The BoyleSports Irish Derby picture took on a new complexion on Saturday night at Shelbourne when Clares Rocket suffered his first defeat in the quarter-final heats and then a truly devilish draw threw most of the fancied contenders into opposition in next weekend's second semi-final.
Clares Rocket didn't fly out in the final heat and he raced to the bend with Good News and Buckos Dream. The favourite emerged only third into the back, but he flew up to Buckos Dream at the third bend.
