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Armstrong Watson Handicap Stakes
Mr Fox’s call
Yellow Diamonds
MEDIUM Advised 13/8 Est. 35%
Mr Fox says
Yellow Diamonds (SR:70, 13/8) is the clear class leader in this field, sitting 7 SR points clear of the next-best Maximum Velocity and 10+ clear of the remainder — a meaningful edge at Class 6 level. The market has shortened 6% since opening, reflecting genuine confidence from connections, and trainer Julie Camacho (11% strike rate, 262 runners) is a reliable pointer when the money is with her. Weight at 9-8 is manageable, and while DistFit:- is a concern over this 5f182y trip, the form string 044452 shows consistent proximity without winning — the class relief here relative to recent efforts may be the key to converting. GoingFit:? is the primary caveat, but on Good ground with nothing in the field posing a serious SR threat, Yellow Diamonds is the standout selection. Each-way alternative: Maximum Velocity. Main danger: Maximum Velocity — Maximum Velocity (SR:63, 4/1) has shortened 10% in the market — the joint-strongest move in the field — is trained by Nigel Tinkler who knows this northern circuit well, and despite a DistFit:- tag, the market confidence suggests connections believe it can handle the extra yardage today.
Full result
Winner: Dream Forever (IRE) at SP 33/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Dream Forever 33/1
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Yellow Diamonds Fox #1 7/4
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Hares Bredth Fox #3 5/1
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Kilmac Air 9/2
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Northern Tempest 9/1
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Maximum Velocity Fox #2 4/1
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Heathers Feather 20/1
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Oasis Cover 20/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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