Irish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields Handicap

17:45 Curragh Sun 13 Sep 2026 1m2f0y Good 23 runners

Mr Fox’s call

High Degree

SPECULATIVE Advised 11/2 Est. 22%

8TH

Mr Fox says

High Degree (SR:100, 11/2, 9-6) carries the highest SR in the field and is the standout market mover — shortening 29% since opening, the most aggressive steam in this 23-runner field. William Haggas at 23% career strike rate with Tom Marquand (16%) is a strong connections pairing, and both DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ on today's Good ground over 1m2f are confirmed positives. The form string 235212 shows relentless consistency and the +4 mark move is manageable at 9-6; crucially, the market money is emphatic here where it has been reserved or drifting on almost every other rival. Each-way alternative: Manton Bay. Main danger: Manton Bay — Manton Bay (SR:103, 11/2, 9-2) is actually the SR leader, carries 4lb less than High Degree, shows DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ with a 15% market shortening and a consistent 328212 form string — lighter weight on confirmed going and distance is a genuine threat.

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Full result

Winner: Orandi (FR) at SP 40/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.