chased leader, 5th halfway, ridden early straight and no extra in rear 1f out
chased leader, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 1f out and led 150 yards out, kept on well
led, 3 lengths clear halfway, ridden and strongly pressed 1f out, headed 150 yards out, no impression on winner
in rear, never a factor, pushed along straight and 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
Tony Carroll had three entries at the five-day stage and relies on Oeil De Tigre, three times a winner on Turf in France and not disgraced in much better company than this on soft going for new connections. Bubbly Bellini has also generally raced at a higher level and has a dozen victories to his credit. But he usually needs his first run back after a break and may be seen to better advantage at the Curragh next month. Almadaa has been running well without quite getting there but is much better handicapped on Turf, though he was a long way behind Chillie Billie at Listowel in September. The Islander is still running poorly so it's HAVE A GREAT DAY who looks the one to be on. Andy Oliver's charge was returning from a 14-month lay-off when cantering all over a poor field of maidens last week and is probably better than a 78-rated sprinter.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Close up, soon 2nd, pushed along over 2f out, dropped to 4th under 1f out and no impression, one pace, 7th of 8, 8l behind Kernoff (9-5) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Oeil De Tigre (FR) 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed laong halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened soon after, 8th of 16, 7l behind Englishman (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Oct.
Have A Great Day (IRE) 15-8fav (10-5) Made all, ridden clear 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, easily, won at Dundalk 6f mdn stks pol beating Cutting Corners (10-0) by 6l, 9 ran.
Almadaa 7-1 (8-8) Chased leaders on inner, 4th halfway, closer 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Indian Landing (9-9) at Dundalk 6f hcap pol in Jan.
Chillie Billie 12-1 (8-5) Disputed early, led after 1f, ridden and headed under 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 7th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Indian Landing (9-9) at Dundalk 6f hcap pol in Jan.
The Islander (IRE) 33-1 (8-3) Held up in last, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor, last of 6, 9l behind Your Pal Tal (9-3) at Dundalk 5f hcap pol.
