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19:55 Roscommon Mon 31 Aug 2026 1m4f17y Good 19 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Minella Buoy

SPECULATIVE Advised 4/1 Est. 28%

10TH

Mr Fox says

Minella Buoy (SR:62, 4/1) is the highest-rated horse in the field and carries the lightest weight among the top-rated contenders at 9-2, a significant lbs advantage over rivals like Priorstown (9-10 lighter but SR only 60) and Glen Echo (10-2 for SR:57). The GoingFit:+ confirms proven ability on today's good ground — the only runner in the field with a positive going flag — and the market has steamed 27% from its opening price, indicating genuine stable confidence. The headgear change (hood) and a recent run just 11 days ago suggests the yard is targeting this race specifically, while trainer John J Nallen's 14% strike rate with only 44 runners signals a small, selective yard that runs to win. Each-way alternative: Priorstown. Main danger: Priorstown — Priorstown (SR:60, 3/1) has steamed 23% in the market, is ridden by Ben Coen (the stronger booking over stablemate Sir Trancealot), and represents JP Murtagh's yard's clear #1 runner — at the shortest price in the field, the market is making a strong case that this horse is peaking.

Verify· #15367

Full result

Winner: Priorstown (IRE) at SP 9/2. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.