Brandon Hotel Handicap Hurdle

15:05 Listowel Wed 23 Sep 2026 2m2f0y Good 21 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Granlahan

SPECULATIVE Advised 15/2 Est. 22%

🥈 2ND

Mr Fox says

Granlahan (SR:85, 15/2) is one of three horses at the top of the ability range but carries just 10-6 — a meaningful weight advantage over joint-highest SR runners Glin Road Boy (11-9) and Blue Reed (11-12). The DistFit:+ confirms proven ability at this 2m2f trip, GoingFit:~ shows competence on good ground, and the form string U36242 shows consistent recent involvement with a last-time-out second. Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe's 13% strike rate from 1,878 rides is the best booking in the race, and trainer Adrian McGuinness at 9% from 1,502 runners is a solid yard. The three-star AI probability rating is the highest in the field, and with 21 runners the weight advantage at a competitive SR is the decisive edge. Each-way alternative: Glin Road Boy. Main danger: Glin Road Boy — Glin Road Boy (SR:85, 2/1) is the market leader with matching ability, carries a lighter weight than Blue Reed, and trainer/jockey combination C Byrnes/Philip Byrnes both hit 11% — the horse's last run was a second, suggesting a return to form after a break.

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Full result

Winner: Glin Road Boy (IRE) at SP 7/4F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.