Curragh
Today, Flat1m2fGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
Low-mileage 4-y-o FIXATION has been shaping up very well and, with cheekpieces a potential source of improvement, he's an appealing candidate. Clear Quartz and Touch The Moon head the opposition.
Fixation
Clear Quartz
Touch The Moon
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 5. FixationJ: Miss Georgie BensonT: John Patrick MurtaghF: 8/02612-27
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictMade winning handicap debut over 10.5f at Dundalk in November. Shaped very well after 4 months off when second of 17 in handicap at Leopardstown (1m) in April and again caught the eye over C&D a month ago, denied a clear run. Has a bigger performance in him with cheekpieces fitted. 
13. Cooleys MistJ: Orla TynanT: Harry RogersF: 60747-83- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictLightly-raced maiden who was suited by the emphasis on stamina when bouncing back to form on second start for the yard, finishing third of 15 in a handicap at Leopardstown (9f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Extra 1f can only help his cause. Engaged 6.45 Friday The Curragh.
10. Great MoverJ: Megan Telford-KellyT: W. McCreeryF: 25-056632- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictEasy Gowran winner in September. Mark suffered as a result but confirmed she's back in good order with a pair of placed efforts at Leopardstown in recent weeks. Back up 4 lb but she can be a factor again.
4. Diamond ExchangeJ: Miss S. A. CarterT: Mrs J. HarringtonF: 6263-1318- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictProgressed when winning maiden at Dundalk and handicap at Leopardstown last month. Found run of form coming to a halt back at 9f last time, however, and needs to bounce back to feature. Form of her stable is a positive, at least.- 1. Touch The MoonJ: Ms K M RyanT: William DurkanF: 31/13038-2
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictUseful on the Flat for George Scott in 2025. Fairly useful over hurdles for his current yard (wasn't on his game last time) and matched pick of his previous form on the level when second in a similar race to this at Leopardstown last month. Can remain competitive. 
7. GenoahJ: Siobhan RutledgeT: M. D. O'CallaghanF: 90041-190- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictFour-time all-weather winner but has yet to prove as good on turf, albeit stretched by 1¾m here 5 weeks ago. Cheekpieces on dropped back in trip and this will reveal a lot more as to his current well-being.
11. Sennas GirlJ: R. Donaghue-LeahyT: Diego DiasF: 002-04305- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictLong-standing maiden who is anything but an easy ride. Stuck to her task when fifth at Gowran 2 weeks ago but, given her profile, is by no means a banker to back that up.- 2. Clear QuartzJ: Miss N. FaheyT: Mark FaheyF: 148/0138-2
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictAll the better for his reappearance when successful at Roscommon (1½m, good to soft) in September. Gave it his all from 6 lb higher when third at Listowel and returned right on his game when second of 7 at Leopardstown 2 weeks ago, albeit seen to good effect. Same mark here so bold bid forthcoming. 
6. Ob La DiJ: Jessica MayeT: John Patrick MurtaghF: 41500-048- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictNaas winner last summer from 3 lb lower and easily best effort since when fourth of 11 in handicap at Leopardstown (1¼m) on second start back this year. Was seen to good effect tactically on that occasion, however, and folded tamely at Gowran earlier this month. Cheekpieces removed.
8. Voice Of ReasonJ: Sadhbh TormeyT: William DelahuntyF: 13-122598- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictGained third win of a productive period at Dundalk in January. Unable to continue the good work on turf in recent weeks, mid-field on both starts.
9. EarthwatchJ: Miss A. B. O'ConnorT: Denis HoganF: 65321089-- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictWinner over 1m for William Haggas in July last year but little to shout about under both codes for current stable, albeit race ended through no fault of his own latest.
12. Rocket RobynJ: Ms A. M. ConnollyT: Martin HassettF: 6929-806- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictHas one standout effort to her name but, fitted with a tongue strap, shaped with a little more encouragement when sixth at Leopardstown 2 weeks ago on second handicap start. Task is to back that up.
3. Musical ActJ: Nicola BurnsT: Ciaran MurphyF: 088-74567- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictSome respectable efforts on the all-weather earlier in the year but now 0-8 for the yard and produced his worst effort for some time returned to turf 16 days ago. Visor needs to galvanise him.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite