Line of Fire difficult to get away from

THE highly-rated Line Of Fire is difficult to get away from in the first semi-final of the 11,500 Shelbourne Becky Champion Stakes at Youghal tonight.

Owen McKenna’s eight-times winner set the standard in the opening round, making all in 30.01.

Likely to be even more effective from a rails slot, Line of Fire can underline his claims.

Rebel Kewell ran well when carding 30.32 but a bigger danger may loom in the shape of Express Wish.

Michael Dalton’s prolific scorer stayed on strongly when scoring in 30.34 and should make her presence felt.

Whatever the fate of Express Wish, Dalton can land the second semi-final with Express Smasher.

In the wars when third behind Line Of Fire last week, Express Smasher can turn the tables on Skywalker Melody who finished four lengths ahead of her in the heats.

Selections

1st race: Photo Album (Santas Honcho)

2nd race: Tuckeys Wonder (Ashville Tomboy)

3rd race: Abbeyside Bart (Rising Primrose)

4th race: Band Of Honour (Hello Dreamer)

5th race: Barryroe Spud (Compass Rose)

6th race: Belindas Council (Kranky Bowler)

7th race: Line Of Fire (Express Wish)

8th race: Express Smasher (Skywalker Melody)

9th race: Hellroad Flash (Ballycannon King)

10th race: Three Wheler (Castlelyons Fred)