A good Monday at Punchestown saw both my picks win although one was more dramatic that was Princess Zoe. The 5/4 shot led after the 3rd and despite being briefly challenged 2 out she soon went clear. She had a reduced lead after a mistake at the last and was strongly pressed on the run-in being joined on the line by Ladybank and the two dead heated. It was a little bit more straightforward in the 3.07 where Sa Fureur was 3rd after the 6th. The 9/4 favourite made progress challenging 2 out. He led before the last and despite being passed he regained a narrow lead in the final 100 yards keeping on best to beat La Malmason by 1/2 a length.
January comes to a close on Tuesday with 8 races at Limerick and 2 highlights.
12.57: Become A Member At Limerick Handicap Hurdle.
1: Buddy One: A horse with promise who picked up a career best win in a novice hurdle at Fairyhouse just 3 days ago. He stayed on well on the run-in to come home by 3 1/4 lengths and with more improvement expected he tops the shortlist on this his handicap hurdle debut.
3.52: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction (Pro/Am) Flat Race.
4: Captain Cody: Made a promising start when second in a bumper on debut at Punchestown 43 days ago. He ran well in the closing stages only going down by 1/2 a length. With further progress on the cards and his stable having a good spell he is a big player who can go one better here.
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