Fantazy strikes again for Murtagh and Coen Fantazy Man bagged a follow-up success when claiming the concluding ten furlong handicap at Fairyhouse tonight in good style. The Johnny Murtagh-trained gelding had opened his account in a claimer at Ballinrobe 20 days ago and went to post a 9/2 shot tried in handicap company this evening. Ben Coen switched out to get a run on his mount two furlongs from home and he asserted in the closing stages for a cosy four-and-three-quarter length success. Coen said afterwards:- “He’s straightforward and has probably sharpened up from Ballinrobe. “He jumped, travelled and we went a nice even gallop. He picked up good and stays well. I’d say another two furlongs would be no problem either.   “He could work up into a nice dual-purpose horse.” (Quotes by Alan Magee)
