19:00 Dundalk

Friday 19 December 2025

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Off time: 19:50 | Winning time: 1m 39.54s

1^st

(6)

Far From Dandy

39-10

11/4

T: Stephen ThorneJ: Jack Kearney (3)

Held up, progress 3f out, ridden into 3rd 2f out, pressed leader 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well op 3/1

2^nd

(1)

Fixation

39-2

9/4f

T: J P MurtaghJ: Shane Foley

Settled behind leaders, moderate 5th 3f out, ridden to close 2f out, under pressure in 4th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach winner op 2/1

3^rd

(3)

Diego El Queso

39-13

9/2

T: G M LyonsJ: Nicola Burns (5)

Disputed, led after 1f, headed after 1 1/2f, ran freely, 2nd halfway, clear of field over 3f out, ridden and reduced advantage 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages op 5/1

4^th

2 ¼

(2)

Daler

39-8

8/1

T: G M LyonsJ: James Ryan

Settled benind leaders, moderate 6th 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong op 15/2

5^th

1 ¼

(8)

Rockbury Lad

69-1

22/1

T: M O'CallaghanJ: Leigh Roche

Slowly into stride, rapid progress to track leaders after 1f, led after 1 1/2f, clear with 2nd horse over 3f out, reduced advantage 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened close home op 20/1

6^th

(10)

Oiche Rua

39-0

15/2

T: A McGuinnessJ: Adam Caffrey

Slowly into stride and flylept from stalls, towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out op 17/2

7^th

nse

(7)

Charming Whisper

49-3

11/1

T: P SweeneyJ: Seamie Heffernan

Towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out

8^th

(9)

Independent Expert

69-6

22/1

T: D HoganJ: Billy Lee

Tracked leaders, ridden in moderate 3rd 3f out, no extra 2f out

9^th

1 ¼

(12)

Albion Power

49-1

33/1

T: K H ClarkeJ: Luke McAteer

Tracked leaders, ridden in moderate 4th 3f out, no extra 2f out

10^th

1 ¾

(4)

Solomon Coop

49-1

33/1

T: M J TynanJ: Orla Tynan (10)

Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out op 28/1

Non-Runners

(5)

Flaming Rib²

Weight: 9-9| Age: 6

T: A McGuinness J: Non Runner

(11)

Exquisite Acclaim²

Weight: 9-10| Age: 6

T: A McGuinness J: Declan McDonogh

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€3.75Pl:€1.40, €1.30, €1.60EX:€17.00Trifecta:€52.40SF:€9.38

Forecasts

Fixation (9/4), Far From Dandy (11/4), Diego El Queso (9/2), Oiche Rua (15/2), Daler (8/1), Exquisite Acclaim (10/1), Charming Whisper (11/1), Flaming Rib (12/1), Rockbury Lad (22/1), Independent Expert (22/1), Albion Power (33/1), Solomon Coop (33/1)

FIXATION made the perfect start for Johnny Murtagh when a stylish scorer here three weeks ago and can make light of a 7 lb hike to go in again. Charming Whisper is next on the list on the back of an encouraging recent course fifth, while Far From Dandy, Diego El Queso and Oiche Rua all need factoring in too.