In the big race on Sunday my selection Screaming Colours came 2nd. The 9/1 shot was in midfield until 3 out when he was 5th. He stayed on well to challenge at the last,he was soon disputing the lead but could only hold on to 2nd in the closing stages the race was won by the 5/2 favourite The Big Dog.
Another Irish racing week begins with 7 races at Thurles on Monday, this meeting should have taken place last Thursday but significant snowfall left the track unfit for racing. The main event is the 3.35 when 8 begin the rescheduled Horse & Jockey Rated Novice Hurdle. All the big runners go again with Capilano Bridge still my pick although Capodanno,Slige Dala and Broomfields Jeremy all have a chance in a highly competitive race. The other contest to look out for on the card is the 2.30 when 14 start the Racing Again February 25th Handicap Chase. Three standout here,Shopping Around was a good second to Espion Du Chenet at Naas 63 days ago and both go again here with the same 1-2 a distinct possibility while Chalky White last picked up a win at Limerick on Boxing day coming home by 4 lengths. His last run was a very creditable 3rd at Naas 33 days ago so he should definitely be taken seriously.
Big race predictions: 2.30: 5: Shopping Around 3.35: 5: Capilano Bridge.
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