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Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap Stakes
Mr Fox’s call
Sir Garfield
MEDIUM Advised 2/1 Est. 38%
Mr Fox says
Sir Garfield (SR:93, 2/1) is the clear class-leader in this field by a meaningful margin — 7lb clear of next-best Modern Times (SR:86) and 10lb clear of Angel Gabriel (SR:83). He carries 9-13, which is manageable in this company, and crucially has a confirmed GoingFit:+ on today's good-to-firm ground, a Course:W1P1 record at Epsom showing he handles this specialist track, and his market has steamed 27% — the strongest drift-in of any runner by far. His form string 7-1168 shows a recent win (the '1' one run back) at the same class (ClassMv:=), and at just 16 days since his last run he arrives in peak condition. The combination of SR supremacy, proven going and course suitability, and dramatic market support makes this a compelling case. Each-way alternative: Angel Gabriel. Main danger: Modern Times — Modern Times (SR:86, 2/1) carries only 9-7 — 6lb less than Sir Garfield — and last-time-out form of '1' (win) at Class 5 stepping up here shows momentum, though his GoingFit:- on good-to-firm and a MarkMv:+3 are genuine concerns that the market appears to be ignoring at a co-favourite price.
Full result
Winner: Modern Times (GB) at SP 9/4. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Modern Times Fox #2 15/8
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Sir Garfield Fox #1 15/8
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Ruby's Profit 17/2
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Angel Gabriel Fox #3 8/1
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Kolkata Knight 18/1
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Stellar Vision 20/1
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On Edge 14/1
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Sandscreendeliverd 16/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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