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WTW Willis Rated Novice Hurdle
Mr Fox’s call
Early Dawning
SPECULATIVE Advised 15/8 Est. 38%
Mr Fox says
Early Dawning (SR:153, 15/8) is the clear class standout in this novice hurdle — the SR-153 mark is 25 points clear of the next best (Siege of Carthage, SR:128) and reflects a level of ability that should dominate at this level. The Mullins yard operates at a 21% strike rate from 1,268 runners, and the market has shortened 10% since opening, confirming stable confidence. Danny Mullins is a top-tier booking. The last-time-out win in the form string (3/4-1, rightmost = win) shows the horse arrives in form, and while DistFit and GoingFit are both unknown (novice with limited sample), the class edge is so pronounced that it overrides those uncertainties. The only genuine concern is whether the 12-0 topweight against lighter opponents on good ground costs anything late, but at this class level that should not trouble a horse of this ability. Each-way alternative: Mr Master Mac. Main danger: Mr Master Mac — Mr Master Mac (SR:123, 2/1) is trading at a shorter price than Early Dawning would imply is warranted — a GoingFit:+ on today's good ground is a confirmed edge, the 11-day turnaround suggests freshness rather than fatigue, and if Early Dawning underperforms on an unknown distance/going combination, the Fahey runner at big market confidence is best placed to capitalise.
Full result
Winner: Lureka Du Noyer (FR) at SP 5/2F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Lureka Du Noyer Fox #3 4/1
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Mr Master Mac Fox #2 2/1
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Siege Of Carthage 12/1
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Butch Coolidge 28/1
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Holy Joe 14/1
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Master Haku Fox #4 9/1
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Early Dawning Fox #1 15/8
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