A steady round today should see Malton and Norton Golf Club's Simon Dyson stay on course to retain his European Tour card.

The North Yorkshire ace is in Spain going through Qualifying School in an attempt to secure his coveted card.

He has shot rounds of 70, 65 and 71 to be in joint 29th place at seven under.

He was among the early starters in today's fourth round alongside Steven O'Hara and Craig Spence.

At the conclusion of the fourth round the field will be cut to the top 75 with the final two rounds played at Emporda.

The top 35 players after the six-round examination will earn membership of the European Tour.

Updated: 10:59 Monday, November 10, 2003