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15:36 Thurles Thu 08 Oct 2026 1m4f154y Good 17 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Glen Echo

SPECULATIVE Advised 7/4 Est. 32%

9TH

Mr Fox says

Glen Echo (SR:68, 7/4) is comfortably the highest-rated horse in this field by a significant margin — the next best, Red Glory, is 15 SR points behind at 53, and everyone else is lower still. The DistFit:+ confirms a genuine record at this 1m4f+ trip, which is a key differentiator in a field where most runners show DistFit:? or DistFit:-. At 9-10, the weight is manageable for the class leader. Gavin Cromwell (11%, 3,205 runners) is a competent handler and Robert Whearty has a respectable 7% career strike rate across a large sample. The GoingFit:- is the one concern — the form string 700332 shows a 7th as the most recent run, though the prior sequence of 3-3-2 suggests consistent placed form at this class level. The market has installed Glen Echo as a clear favourite at 7/4, reflecting the SR dominance and distance suitability. Each-way alternative: Max Meridius. Main danger: Max Meridius — Max Meridius (SR:60, 4/1) has steamed in 18% in the market, only ran 7 days ago suggesting peak fitness, carries just 9-8, and has a mark down 33lb since last win — the combination of market confidence and a highly competitive mark makes him the most likely to upset Glen Echo.

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Full result

Winner: Max Meridius (IRE) at SP 100/30J. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.