Ballymore Handicap Hurdle (Listed)

15:25 Listowel Fri 25 Sep 2026 2m0f0y Class 1 Good 17 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Gameball

SPECULATIVE Advised 5/1 Est. 26%

6TH

Mr Fox says

Gameball (SR 132, 5/1, 11-5) is the strongest multi-signal case in the race. The market has steamed 25% — the sharpest meaningful move in the field on a horse already at a manageable price — and de Bromhead's 16% career strike rate with O'Keeffe at 13% represents a strong professional partnership. Crucially, Gameball carries both DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ confirmations, meaning today's 2m trip on Good going is an established comfort zone supported by winning form, and a form line of 143-23 shows consistent competitiveness at this level without the mark penalty concerns that dog rivals. No MarkMv flag also implies the current mark is at or around his last winning mark, removing a ceiling concern that applies to Ragmans Corner (+53lb above last win) and Laafi (+7). Each-way alternative: Venusienne. Main danger: Venusienne — Venusienne (SR 133, 10/3) is the Mullins number-one — identified by the Stable:1 flag, Harry Cobden booking (22% career SR), and a 28% market steam to shortest price in the field — and her form line of P/1-31 shows an improver that won last time out, making her the single most dangerous rival despite DistFit:? and GoingFit:? uncertainties on this specific trip and going.

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Full result

Winner: Helvic Dream (IRE) at SP 10/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.