Mark Boylan expects unexposed chaser to claim Roscommon's Grade 3 feature

Roscommon: and Fairyhouse stage racing on Monday

Roscommon: hosts Ireland's sole meeting on MondayCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Play The Game
3.15 Roscommon
2pts win

Useful dual-purpose performer Play The Game made an excellent impression when getting off the mark at the first attempt over fences and he can back up that ready Listowel success in the Roscommon feature.

It's not ideal that he's turning out just a week after that victory, but this track and trip look suitable for him and trainer John McConnell is in excellent form, operating at a 24 per cent strike-rate over the past fortnight having sent out six winners.

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Published on 27 September 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 13:20, 27 September 2020

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