Review dundalk 16th Mar

Jim Bolger was the star of the show at Dundalk, with the trainer completing a double, culminating with an easy win for Naoise in the www.redbook.ie Handicap.

Kevin Manning was content to sit off the pace, but as soon as he angled Naoise wide for a run, the result was never in doubt.

Picking up nicely in the final furlong, the 11-4 favourite came home two and three-quarter lengths clear of Curl Cat

Bolger's Beart produced something of a surprise when landing the Dandelion Apprentice Handicap under David Parkes.

The 16-1 chance had failed to register any prize money in eight previous starts, but he finished strongly to take up the running a furlong out and fend off the late surge of Lord Kenmare by a length and a quarter.

Bolger's attempt at a treble was foiled in the Horseware Ireland Handicap as his Dancing On Turf was squeezed up against the rails, allowing Indian Scout to just edge the verdict by a neck from Tide Runner < Penniston Line got off the mark at the first time of asking when taking the V Keating Oil Ltd. Median Auction Maiden at Dundalk.

There was plenty of support for Tommy Stack's debutant, as he was sent off a well-backed 6-5 market leader to beat second favourite Rasputin who cut out much of the early running.

Penniston Line joined Rasputin about a furlong out and asserted close home, recording a length and three-quarters success.

Favourite Charismas Birthday s brave effort from the front was foiled by the fast-finishing Almadaa in the Steen O'Reilly Solicitors Handicap.

The pacesetter looked to have all his rivals on the stretch, but Almadaa (9-2) responded to a strong Fergal Lynch drive to get up near the post and score by a head.< Prince Of Fashion (3-1) benefited from a strong Pat Smullen ride to land the Meath News And Sport Handicap.