In the 3 big races on Sunday it was another mixed bag of results. At The Curragh Order Of Australia won,the 2/1 favourite led early and was 2 lengths clear from 2 out. He kept on well in the final furlong beating Njord by 1 1/4 lengths. In the other Curragh race Create Belief was a non runner, the race was won by the 11/8 favourite Insinuendo. Over at Tipperary Popong was 3rd,the 7/2 favourite chased the leaders and sat 3rd at the 7th. She made no further impression from 2 out allowing the 13/2 chance Funky Dady to win by 4 1/2 lengths.
We begin another week with 7 races at Ballinrobe on Monday where the highlight is the 5.55 when 6 start the Kpmg Handicap. Ides Of August was a very creditable 5th when last seen at Leopardstown 11 days ago,on form another bold showing is likely and dropping slightly down in trip should suit too. Still Standing was a course and distance winner early on in his career one of six victory's on the flat. He was 8th at The Curragh 22 days ago but with his trainer going well he should bounce back here. The other main challenger should be Ideal Pal another course and distance winner who was a very good 6th in a novice hurdle at Leopardstown on his last outing at the end of December. He goes back down in trip on this his return and he should go well. The other three Bowerman, TakeachanceJimmy and Thaleea have outside chances but will need the others to falter to pick up a win.
Big race prediction: 4: Ides Of August.
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