Molson Coors Cartmel Cup Handicap Hurdle Race

15:53 Cartmel Sat 29 Aug 2026 2m1f46y Class 3 Good to Soft 14 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Edelak

SPECULATIVE Advised 4/1 Est. 28%

Mr Fox says

Edelak (SR 120, 4/1) is the clear ability standout in this field, sitting 6 points clear of the next-best and already proven in good-to-soft (GoingFit:+). The form string 2111F1 — four wins from last six completed starts — shows a progressive 4-year-old at peak form, and the Skelton yard (21% trainer, 27% jockey strike rate) is the most powerful operation in the race. The MarkMv:+6 is a mild concern but is largely offset by the natural physical improvement still available in a 4-year-old. At 4/1 the market agrees this is the one to beat, and the combination of top SR, elite connections, proven going preference, and relentless recent winning form justifies the selection. Each-way alternative: My Chiquita. Main danger: Virtual Rock — Virtual Rock (SR 102, 9/2) has steamed in 35% in the market, carries a feather-light 10-13, and Sean Bowen's 23% career strike rate makes this the most ominous market mover in the race — the money clearly knows something about its comeback run.

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Full result

Winner: Morning Mayhem (GB) at SP 8/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.