Sheehy Motors Volkswagen Handicap

14:50 Curragh Sun 09 Aug 2026 0m5f0y Good to Firm 14 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Headmaster

MEDIUM Advised 5/1 Est. 30%

10TH

Mr Fox says

Headmaster (SR:102, 5/1, 9-9) is the clear SR leader in this field by 4 points over the next best, and crucially is the only runner with a confirmed GoingFit:+ on today's Good to Firm ground — a meaningful edge over rivals who are unproven or poor on the going. The market has backed this up emphatically: a 29% market contraction from opening price is the strongest steaming in the field and signals informed confidence. Dylan Browne McMonagle (15% strike rate from nearly 1,000 career rides) is a significant booking upgrade. The MarkMv:+7 is a mild concern but the weight of 9-9 is manageable for the SR carried, and the form string 1-7120 shows a recent win before a dull last run — the market move suggests connections expect improvement today. Each-way alternative: Ipanema Queen. Main danger: Ipanema Queen — Ipanema Queen (SR:98, 9/2, 9-8) also holds a GoingFit:+ confirmation, carries 1lb less than Headmaster, and David Egan is a quality booking — the recent win on the form string (Form:274681 rightmost=1) shows she arrives in good order, and while the 13% drift is a negative signal, her going and ability profile makes her the most credible threat.

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Full result

Winner: Rosie Frith (IRE) at SP 11/2. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.