chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, 7th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
rear of mid-division, ridden and progress into 5th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt and held up in last, progress on wide outside 1 1/2f out, ridden and went 4th 1f out, edged slightly left inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home
led, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, headed and no extra close home
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden in 8th 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor
mid-division on outer, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, 4th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong
Tony Carroll had a double here last week and has several runners tonight including a pair in this race. Belle Bayardo has won eight races in his time but doesn't look particularly well handicapped at present but Queen Aggie won at Wolverhampton earlier this month and ran well back there on Monday. Tony Martin has acquired MARBLE STATUETTE (NAP) from Richard Fahey and she scored for new connections on just her second start three weeks ago. She was always travelling like a winner on that occasion and though 8lb higher there looked much more to come and this should prove within her capabilities. Art Scene is back on the same mark as when successful for her only victory at Tipperary while Red Laser, another who has changed hands, is quite well treated if returning to his best. Burren View Lady is gradually dropping down the ratings and will be winning soon.
Belle Bayardo (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, not much room and lost place 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 4l behind Elusive Ellen (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Burren View Lady (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 13, 7l behind Serenity Spa (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol.
Queen Aggie (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Malaysian Boleh (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5).
Marble Statuette (USA) 14-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, progress and switched to outer 1 1/2f out, ridden in 2nd 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol beating Shabra Emperor (9-1) by 2l, 12 ran.
Your Pal Tal 9-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 5l behind So Sensible (9-5) at Dundalk 7f stks (0-75) pol.
Norville (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Dwelt, soon pushed along, towards rear in 9th, pushed along from halfway, no impression from 2f out, no extra and eased close home,, last of 10, 10l behind Rose Angel (9-3) at Dundalk 1m app hcp pol.
Sandy Smile (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division, no extra early straight, eased inside final furlong, last of 15, 25l behind Oor Jock (9-8) at Tipperary 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Affectionate Lady (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Tight for room early, soon chased leaders, 7th approaching halfway, switched right 1 1/2f out, no impression and one pace from over 1f out,, 10th of 14, 5l behind Nedera (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp pol.
Art Scene (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Led, ridden 2f out, soon challenged, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th close home, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind War Room (8-12) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Erelight (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Marble Statuette (10-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol.
Red Laser (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Misty Lane (9-9) at Dundalk 7f app hcp pol in Oct.
