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Grant Thornton Nursery Handicap
Mr Fox’s call
Someday Somewhere
SPECULATIVE Est. 22%
Mr Fox says
Someday Somewhere leads the field on SR (54) — a meaningful edge in a weak nursery where every other runner sits between SR 38-50. The form string 3445 shows consistent mid-field finishes rather than the zeros and eighties that litter rivals' records, suggesting a horse that competes rather than flounders. Top-weight at 9-12 is a concern, but at this SR level the weight spread (roughly 17lb from top to bottom) does not overcome a genuine ability gap. GoingFit:- is the primary worry, but with no market data to guide us, the SR advantage and the most coherent recent form in the field is the best framework available. Each-way alternative: Elyatta. Main danger: Elyatta — Elyatta (SR 49) is second in the SR standings, runs for Noel Meade whose 12% yard strike rate is the strongest of any trainer here, is ridden by W J Lee (14% career SR — best jockey booking in the field), and adds blinkers for the first time which Meade often reserves for a serious attempt.
Full result
Winner: Romance (GER) at SP 7/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Romance Fox #3
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Elyatta Fox #2
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Summer Sent You
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Fine Line
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5
Rathbran Lady
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Thelymitra
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7
Someday Somewhere Fox #1
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Ballymackney Fox #4
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9
Dear Theodosia
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10
Arizonaneargalway
Top 4 — how each finished
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