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'BUSTER' TOO GOOD FOR A6 OPPOSITION

BELLE VUE 19.40

PIPPINS HERO (T1) is suffering from slow starts and trouble on the turns. The switch to the inside fence has to be considered a positive move, giving her a little more breathing space which will obviously help her off-the-pace style of running.

BALLYMAC ROBIN (T2) simply cannot get her trapping technique spot-on. Her fumbling getaways are costing connections dearly but she is a young bitch who will eventually win her share. One of these evenings she will nip out in front and score in a very fast time!

LEMON BUSTER (T3) was twice chopped for racing room last Thursday but he battled away gamely to land a share of the minor purse (only beaten ¾ length). On his best form 'Buster' is head and shoulders above A6 opponents and surely he can bounce back to winning ways this evening. With a half-decent escape his middle firepower can complete the job.

CAILIN (T4) likes nothing more than bowling along at the head of affairs. He isn't the same force if denied that lead-luxury so his fate will be realised in the first few strides. Time-wise he certainly measures up to an A6 assignment.

DENAS MARINAS (T5) returns to the fray following a month's absence. Her form prior to the lay-off was nothing to write home about but she did clock a pleasing 28.89 re-qualifying trial. Any positive moves in the market would be interesting!

MICKEYS SHEILA (T6) shows her best form when she forces the issue from the word 'go'. She steers a wide course though and she runs out of steam as the winning line comes into view which makes her vulnerable to late challengers.

'WEATON' CAN WEAVE HER WAY TO GLORY
BELLE VUE 19.55

DARK JUSTICE (T1) is one of the more senior hounds on the Belle Vue racing strength but one still has to admire both his work-rate and commitment. Also, and very importantly, he certainly knows where that winning line is! He will be pressing for overall control on the final swing for home.

BAT IT OUT (T2) opened his account at the first time of asking clocking a respectable 29.23. He's facing stiffer opponents but the manner of his success implies there is more in the locker. He shouldn't have any problems seizing immediate command on the inside lane.

PINEDALE LADY (T3) has played two lost two (in total beaten more than 25 lengths) and there is nothing positive to report. To be fair she hasn't had the best of luck and can only go in one direction. A touch more urgency at the trap release would aid her cause.

WEETON WEAVER (T4) has yet to grace the winning enclosure after three outings but she has shown enough ability to suggest she is up to a task of this nature. She should have enough speed to corner in the shadow of the leaders, then press the 'go' button approaching the three-quarter juncture.

TOP GRAND (T5) is a strong-running individual who takes the knocks and bumps in his stride but this is his first outing following a two-month spell in the treatment room, therefore match fitness has to be a slight concern.

STAR WEEKLY (T6) bounced back from lameness in winning fashion. He was an A1 player last Autumn, therefore the move up to A5 category here shouldn't pose a problem. Like his rival in trap 5, he saves his best work for the business end of proceedings.

'CARLOW' ALL SET TO BREAK HIS MAIDEN TAG
BELLE VUE 20.55

GIN PIT JIP (T1) always gives a good account of herself and another big run can be expected clad in her favoured scarlet jacket. She is a proven force in A5 category and will make her presence felt along the far side.

ROMANTIC RASCAL (T2) is conceding far too much ground in the early stages to get in a telling blow. Tonight's ease in grade is obviously a huge incentive for him but, once again, his late burst of energy will probably be all in vain.

EFFERNOGUE DON (T3) boasts a wide range of talents and he can certainly motor a bit once in full rhythm along the far side. However, on the negative side, there is a dearth of gold awards in the trophy cabinet which implies he lacks that vital ingredient, killer instinct.

CARLOW CUB (T4) was heavily supported in the market last week, clocked a personal best 28.73 but he had to settle for the forecast spot. Compensation in full tonight! He should be in the thick of the action from the word 'go' and his high cruising speed can gradually see off the opposition.

DRAMA BYPASS (T5) is currently in fine fettle but she might be a little stretched on the class front at this level of combat. Having said that, with one of her slicker starts, she is capable of spicing-up the early argument and will enjoy any luck on offer.

CARAMAC ATTACK (T6) is making fair progress through the grading structure and will soon add an A5 credit to the tally. Her main objective is to come out on top during the opening exchanges and put the onus on those astern.