Switch to rails slot can do the trick for Fred

THE final of the A3 550 BG Stakes at Curraheen Park tonight has the makings of a cracking little contest.

Cases can be made for a host of runners but Castlelyons Fred is favoured by the draw and this can swing it for him.

This 18-times winner mistimed his exit from an outside draw when overhauled close home last week, finishing third in 30.42.

A switch to the rails can enable Castlelyons Fred poach a winning lead tonight.

Compass Rebecca heads the list of dangers. Representing the bang-in-form Stephen Wadsworth, Compass Rebecca recovered from a tardy start to post a fastest of the round 30.36 last week.

This lone wide seed looks booked for a dream run and has to be feared.

Eddie Fitzgerald, joint owner of Castlelyons Fred, can also collect with Castlelyons Tina in the A4 second race.

Although without a win since carding 29.18 in A2 class at Youghal last term, Castlelyons Tina has her sights lowered here and a rails draw is another plus.

Laurels finalist Coolnakilla Star can also avail of a drop in class in heat one of the A2 BG Stakes.