Jet flies high in Derby heat
James Broadhurst Mandurah Times
Iconic Jet issued a big statement ahead of this weekend's Mandurah Derby final (488m) with a dominant heat win at Greyhounds WA Mandurah last Friday.
In what was his second run back from an extended spell, Iconic Jet looked sharp and set up his victory with a brilliant launch at box rise.
He stormed out of box five to establish an early break and then accelerated away to leave his rivals in the dust.
Iconic Jet surged across the finish line to score by more than six lengths ahead of runner-up West On Cole in 22.09.
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The classy speedster improved his overall record to 16 wins from 24 starts for trainer Shayne Williams.
Iconic Jet will jump from box seven in Friday's trophy decider and will be joined in the race by kennelmate Rippin' Moses, which won his heat in 27.29.
The other heat winners were Giacomo (27.42) and Sunset Worm (27.66).
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