Focus on Fracas

THE consistent and tough Fracas is fancied to defy top weight in the Listed Diamond Stakes at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

He has enjoyed a fine campaign and all ground seems to come the same to him. The five-year-old has held his form really well and was again seen to advantage at Leopardstown last month.

Contesting the Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes, he finished a creditable half a length second behind Mores Wells and had one of his main rivals now, Arch Rebel (rec. 3lbs), a head behind in third.