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Mr Fox’s call
Strong Voice
SPECULATIVE Advised 7/2 Est. 32%
Mr Fox says
Strong Voice (SR 67, 7/2, 9-9) is the most compelling case in this modest Class 6 field. The market has steamed in a remarkable 44% since opening — by far the strongest market move in the race — which in a nine-runner handicap at this level is a significant signal that connections expect a big run. It drops a class (ClassMv:↓1) which is a positive, and at only six days since its last run, the yard clearly believes it is spot-on. The DistFit:- is a note of caution on the 7f1y trip, but the 3-year-old form string of 4-0266 shows it has been running against tougher company and this drop brings it into a winnable bracket. Jack Mitchell (13%, 921 runners) is a competent booking and the weight of 9-9 is reasonable in this field. Each-way alternative: Musical Soldier. Main danger: Viking Glory — Viking Glory (SR 70, 9/4) is the highest-rated runner in the field with a recent win in its last start (form 307031), handled by the strong Cieren Fallon (19%, 850 runners) booking from a yard striking at 17% — though the 13% drift and a mark 5lb higher than last win temper enthusiasm.
Full result
Winner: Musical Soldier (IRE) at SP 9/4J. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Musical Soldier Fox #2 5/2
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Strong Voice Fox #1 9/4
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Bird Of War 10/3
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Coxy's Star 12/1
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Tie Fighter 12/1
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Quick Quasar 15/2
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Athena's War 50/1
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Ragaire 50/1
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Viking Glory Fox #3 -
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Chapman's Peak -
Top 4 — how each finished
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