Visualisation makes all to claim Mooresbridge success at the Curragh

10-11 favourite Luxembourg, squeezed for room briefly when trying to mount his challenge, could only finish fifth

AWAY AND GONE: Visualisation and Declan McDonogh (second right) was not for catching in the Group 2 Coolmore Stud Sottsass Mooresbridge Stakes. Picture: Healy Racing

Third in the race last year, Visualisation made all to land the Group 2 Coolmore Stud Sottsass Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh, beating last year’s victor Layfayette to complete a Group-race double for Joseph O’Brien, in a race which saw uneasy 10-11 favourite Luxembourg, squeezed for room briefly when trying to mount his challenge, only fifth.

Five-year-old Visualisation, outpointed by Point Lonsdale in the Alleged Stakes last time, was having his third run of the season and his fitness, a liking for testing conditions, and an astute ride from Declan McDonogh all proved crucial.