Colin Jackson moved effortlessly towards a fourth-successive European Championships 110 metres hurdles title.
The 35-year-old Britain qualified for the final with a convincing victory in 13.21 seconds.
Jackson is bidding to equal the feat set by javelin thrower Steve Backley by claiming a fourth title in a row.
But Tony Jarrett's hopes were shattered when he was disqualified after finishing fourth in his heat.
Latvia's Stanislav Olijars, the man who carries the biggest threat to Jackson's hopes, won the race in 13.34secs.