The week got off to a reasonable start with my pick Carrytheone coming 2nd,the 3/1 shot led early but was put under pressure from 2 out. He was passed soon after and made no further impression keeping on at the same pace inside the final furlong. The 5/2 favourite Maker Of Kings won by 5 1/2 lengths.
All Irish eyes turn to Galway on Tuesday where the highlight of a 7 race card comes at 4.05 when 8 begin the Guinness Handicap Chase. Bold Emperor picked up his latest win at Sligo last month, he was a respectable 4th at Listowel when last seen 10 days ago but errors cost him there so if those can be cut out he should be well up there so is worth another chance. The Big Galloper certainly wasn't disgraced when a creditable 5th at Punchestown on his last outing in December last year,he goes back down in trip here and is open to improvement judged on his hurdles form. Winter Escape has been a course and distance winner in his career and was 3rd at Ballinrobe 43 days ago so is definitely worth considering. The other to look at is Call A Cab who was a bit below form when 2nd in a novice chase at Ballinrobe back in May,despite this being his first run since then he can still make his presence felt.
Big race prediction: 6: Bold Emperor.
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