Richard Fahey excited as Catching The Moon claims Firth of Clyde

Catching The Moon took the step up to Group company in her stride to land the Ladbrokes “Get Rewarded With Ladbucks” Firth of Clyde at Ayr, living up to her pedigree in the process.

Richard Fahey’s No Nay Never filly travelled beautiful in midfield in the hands of Oisin Orr as Come on Eibhlin set the early pace.

Isle Of Fernandez took up the running as the race got serious and Catching The Moon was the first to lay down her challenge.

The 15-2 shot just held off the challenge of Lam Yai close home to cross the line a neck to the good and confirm the promise of her impressive victory last time out at Beverley .

Out of a half-sister to Pearls And Rubies and from the same family as the Oaks runner-up Quarter Moon, she is an exciting prospect for the Musley Bank handler who has been delighted with her progress.

Fahey said: “She’s a nice filly and has been straightforward since day one. She ran well first time (when second to Awaken at Leicester), then won well at Beverley and has stepped up again today.

“It looked a tough race especially on that ground and we were a little bit worried about the ground but she seemed to cope with it well. Oisin said she wasn’t in love with it but she never looked like getting beat to be fair which is always good, she’s a true professional filly.

“On pedigree she could go up in trip, but I’ll just get her home for now and see how she is. There are not that many races for them at this time of year and no easy races, especially after winning a Group Three.

“I’ll speak to the owners and make a decision from there, but she’s an exciting filly with a great mind and a great set of ears on her as well.”