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13:20 Ayr Sat 19 Sep 2026 1m0f0y Class 2 Soft 14 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Spoken Truth

SPECULATIVE Advised 9/2 Est. 28%

🥉 3RD

Mr Fox says

Spoken Truth (SR:97, 9/2) is O'Meara's yard number one over Theoryofeverything — Tudhope booked over Hart, market shortened 15% versus 46% for the stablemate (which likely reflects ante-post activity rather than serious race-day confidence), and Spoken Truth carries the same 9-4 with superior SR. The form string 3-2-6-4-3-1 shows a last-time-out win, GoingFit:+ confirms soft ground is no issue, and MarkMv:+5 while notable is manageable given the SR advantage over most rivals. McMurray (SR:101) is the only horse with a higher SR but has drifted 18% and faces a 135-day absence with a GoingFit:? — the market is clearly sceptical, and soft ground after a summer break is a meaningful unknown. Each-way alternative: Thunder Roar. Main danger: McMurray — McMurray's SR:101 is the field's highest and the form string 2-1-1-1-1 (last run a win) is outstanding, but the 135-day layoff, unknown soft-ground fitness, and 18% market drift are real concerns — if the yard has him fully ready, his ability alone is enough to win.

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Full result

Winner: Naval Light (GB) at SP 16/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.