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Virgin Bet / EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race)
Mr Fox’s call
Motown Filly
SPECULATIVE Advised 4/5 Est. 42%
Mr Fox says
Motown Filly (SR 158, 4/5) holds the highest ability rating in the field by a clear 4 points over Cut And Sew, and is dropping two class tiers (ClassMv:↓2) — a powerful combination suggesting connections believe she is well above this level. Her form reads 2-7, with the 7 likely on a tougher surface or against stronger opposition at a higher class; the class relief here is substantial. Richard Spencer's yard runs at a solid 15% strike rate and George Wood takes the ride in a small five-runner field where pace and position are manageable. The 4/5 market price reflects a field that knows the SR gap is real, and at Class 3 maiden level with a two-year-old dropping significantly in grade, the SR advantage is the dominant signal. Each-way alternative: Cut And Sew. Main danger: Cut And Sew — Cut And Sew (SR 154, 11/4) has course form (W0P1 at Goodwood) and a solid SR that makes her the obvious market alternative — Kieran Shoemark's local knowledge and the placed effort here suggest she handles this track well and could exploit any weakness in Motown Filly's performance.
Full result
Winner: Gobby Grace (IRE) at SP 5/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Gobby Grace Fox #3 6/1
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Motown Filly Fox #1 1/1
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Wig Wam Bam 7/1
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Cubbie's Dream 66/1
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Cut And Sew Fox #2 9/4
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Top 4 — how each finished
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