Murray also on the mark with Marble

TRAINER Francie Murray, whose Gilbeyhall Josh took his rivals apart in his semi-final of the Comerford Cakes National Puppy Stake at Shelbourne Park, was also on the mark when Ballyhoe Marble took his semi-final of the Tinys Bud 550 at Curraheen Park on Saturday night - albeit in contrasting style to his kennel mate.

Tote Gold Collar winner Ballyhoe Marble was led into the opening bend by Lughill Jo.

Things didn't look good for him when the pacemaker went a couple of lengths clear down the back.