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British Stallion Studs EBF Stonehenge Stakes (Listed Race)
Mr Fox’s call
Scommessa Sicura
SPECULATIVE Advised 11/8 Est. 38%
Mr Fox says
Scommessa Sicura (SR 115, 11/8) carries the highest Saturday Rating in the field by a clear margin over Quest For Stars (SR 106), and the 3lb weight advantage (8-12 vs 9-3) amplifies that edge meaningfully over a mile on Good to Firm ground. The form line 2221 shows consistent, progressive improvement culminating in a win, and the Andrew Balding/Oisin Murphy booking is a top-tier pairing — Balding fires at 19% and Murphy at 21% career strike rates. The market has backed this horse in 25% since opening, the strongest steaming signal in the field, suggesting informed confidence in the step up to Listed company. The one caveat is ClassMv:↑1 and a 34-day absence, but Balding is well-equipped to have a horse ready first time back. Each-way alternative: Quest For Stars. Main danger: Quest For Stars — Quest For Stars (SR 106, 6/4) is unbeaten in two starts under Charlie Appleby — the best juvenile operation in Britain — has shortened 8% in the market, and while the SR sits below Scommessa Sicura, unbeaten two-year-olds stepping up two class tiers for a powerful yard can mask latent ability not yet reflected in the rating.
Full result
Winner: Quest For Stars (FR) at SP 11/4. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Quest For Stars Fox #2 7/4
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Scommessa Sicura Fox #1 evn
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Rocket Boy Fox #3 10/1
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Velociraptor 10/1
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My A'Ali Baba 40/1
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Firehorse 16/1
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Dandyman Dan -
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Rafe's Da Man -
Top 4 — how each finished
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