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Betfair Backs Opinions Superior Mile Stakes (Group 3)
Mr Fox’s call
Persica
SPECULATIVE Advised 9/2 SP 100/30 Est. 27%
Mr Fox says
Persica (SR 119, 9/2) is the highest-rated horse in the field by a meaningful margin and arrives on a consistent form string of 425213 — a last-time-out third followed by a second, showing peak-season reliability at this class level. The market has gently firmed 7% since opening, a modest but positive signal in a field where several rivals are drifting hard. The 9-5 weight is level with several rivals, removing any burden disadvantage, and trainer Richard Hannon (12%, 1,343 runners) is a volume yard that routinely targets these mid-season Group 3s. The DistFit:- is noted but the trip is only fractionally off proven range and the heavy going is unknown for all (GoingFit:? across the board), neutralising that concern relative to rivals. Each-way alternative: Needle Match. Main danger: Needle Match — Needle Match (SR 114, 3/1) is the market leader from William Haggas's powerful yard (21% strike rate, 1,137 runners) and at 3-years-old carries 9-0 — 5lb less than Persica — with a last-time-out second suggesting it is improving into this level of competition.
Full result
Winner: Persica (IRE) at SP 100/30. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Persica Fox #1 4/1
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The Lost King Fox #4 15/2
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Fondo Blanco 10/1
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Hankelow Fox #3 6/1
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Colori Forever 12/1
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Dancing Gemini 9/2
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Needle Match Fox #2 5/2
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Balmacara 40/1
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Redemption Road 40/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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