2022 got off to a great start for my picks. At Tramore Al Boum Photo won the New Year’s Day Chase for a 4th season. The 1/6 favourite was 2nd until he moved into the lead at the 8th. He pushed on and was 3 lengths clear 3 out,he kept on well from the last comfortably beating Burrows Saint by 4 lengths. At Fairyhouse Elimay was 2nd. The 1/1 favourite tracked the leaders in 4th early but dropped to last at the 7th. She made headway to sit 3rd 3 out and was a close 2nd before the last. She stayed on well under pressure on the run-in but could not reach the winner Mount Ida who came home by 1/2 a length.
7 races take place at Naas on Sunday where the main event is the 2.10 when 7 line-up for the first Irish Grade one of the year the Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle. This is a cracking renewal where the pick goes to Ginto who is looking for 4 wins in a row here. This smart prospect impressed when beating Eric Bloodaxe by 11 lengths in a novice hurdle at Navan 29 days ago. He forged clear that day and with more to offer he looks like the one to beat. Hollow Games arrives here after maintaining his unbeaten record when winning at Navan at the end of November. He was well on top at the finish and could easily make it 5 wins here. Whatdeawant won on his hurdles debut 29 days ago. This exciting horse also beat Ginto at Fairyhouse a year ago and cannot be ruled out. The other to look at is Grand Jury who's last win was at Punchestown on his hurdles debut 40 days ago. He should improve over this longer trip so deserves to be considered.
Big race prediction: 2: Ginto.
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