Children's Heartbeat Trust Apprentice Handicap

18:30 Down Royal Fri 04 Sep 2026 1m2f145y Good 17 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Hexagonal

SPECULATIVE Est. 18%

9TH

Mr Fox says

Hexagonal (SR:55, Wgt:9-11) carries the joint-highest SR in the field alongside A Pretty Penny and Sweet Baby Zou, but crucially arrives on the back of a recent win (form 601071 — rightmost digit a '1') just 17 days ago, suggesting peak fitness. The GoingFit:~ is acceptable and the MarkMv:-2 means the handicapper has barely adjusted, keeping the mark workable. Denis Gerard Hogan runs a yard of volume (778 career runners) and at 9%, and while Jared Huggan's 0% strike rate from 22 rides is a concern, the horse's own in-form profile and superior SR over most rivals in a weak 17-runner apprentice handicap (prize €7,200, below-120 SR field throughout) gives it the clearest edge on ability. Each-way alternative: A Pretty Penny. Main danger: A Pretty Penny — A Pretty Penny (SR:55, Wgt:9-2) shares the joint-highest SR, carries the lightest weight of the serious contenders giving her a significant lbs advantage, and arrives on a strong recent run sequence (515421 — last run a win), making her the most obvious threat to Hexagonal despite GoingFit:- being a mild concern.

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Full result

Winner: Lough Leane (IRE) at SP 7/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.