PAT IMPRESSES IN KENT DERBY

Ian Fortune

Bombay Pat made the perfect start to his Premier Greyhound Racing Kenty Derby assault on Saturday night, showing his rivals a clean pair of heels to come home clear in his opening round assignment.

The Graham Holland trained star was sent top traps the 8-15 favourite for Heat 2 and his many odds-on backers never had a moment’s concern. Breaking very smartly by his own standards, the sensationally fast son of Pestana shot clear into the bend and was always in cruise control.

His main market rival Romeo Alliance would turn second but was never a threat. Bombay Pat would eventually coast home three and a quarter-lengths clear in 28.83. For the record, the fastest time in the opening round came from