Now the proud bearer of a G1 Champion S. title, Fascinating Rock (Ire) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) returns to race on home soil in Monday's G3 Camelot EBF Mooresbridge S. at The Curragh, where he will be greeted by Found (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). Coming of age when battling to a 1 1/4-length victory over that star Ballydoyle filly in the Ascot showpiece, Newtown Anner Stud Farm's imposing homebred is at a distinct disadvantage this time, with Found having enjoyed a recent sharpener. Last year's GI Breeders' Cup Turf heroine was third in the Listed Alleged S. on testing ground over this course and distance Apr. 3, and is sure to strip fitter on this more suitable surface as she is geared towards the G1 Tattersalls Gold Cup in 20 days' time.
Second in the Alleged, Robert Ng's Success Days (Ire) (Jeremy) is up against it here and trainer Ken Condon is thinking of sidestepping the contest if the forecast rain does not arrive. “We had rain last night and there is more due tonight, so we declared and will have to see how much turns up,” he said. “We would love to run, but we are just hoping more rain materialises. We would love to see the word 'good' disappear from the going description and there is a bit to go if that is going to be the case. The horse is well–he's improved from his first run–but we will have to wait and see.”
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