Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes

14:15 Curragh Sun 13 Sep 2026 0m6f63y Good 16 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Star Of State

HIGH Advised 1/5 SP 1/5F Est. 62%

🏆 WON

Mr Fox says

Star Of State (SR:120, 1/5) is in a different ability bracket to every other runner in this field — the next-best rated horse is Switching Sides at SR:93, a 27-point gap that is enormous in a 2yo sprint context. Ryan Moore (24% career strike rate) is booked and the market has continued to shorten (Mkt:in6%), confirming stable confidence. The 212 form line shows consistent competitiveness at the top level, and at just 9-2 in weight there is no burden issue. The only caveat is DistFit:? and GoingFit:?, but at this SR advantage those unknowns do not materially alter the outcome. Each-way alternative: Switching Sides. Main danger: Atlantic Bridge — Atlantic Bridge (SR:89, 6/1) arrives on the back of a last-time-out win (form 441→1), is ridden by Wayne Lordan who has a 16% career strike rate, and at just 9-3 carries less weight than the favourite — if the trip or going catches Star Of State out on debut at this course, Atlantic Bridge is best placed to capitalise.

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Full result

Winner: Star Of State (IRE) at SP 1/5F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.