Betfair Exchange Old Borough Cup Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race)

15:05 Haydock Sat 05 Sep 2026 1m6f0y Class 2 Heavy 14 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Finalise

SPECULATIVE Advised 3/1 Est. 30%

7TH

Mr Fox says

Finalise (SR 98, 3/1, 9-4) is the clear class leader in this field by a margin — 5 points clear of Aegean Prince and significantly ahead of the rest. Despite stepping up one class, William Haggas operates at 21% strike rate and the market has shortened 9% since opening, suggesting stable confidence. Carrying 9-4 gives a meaningful 8lb weight advantage over top-weight Aegean Prince (9-12, SR 93), which on heavy ground at 1m6f is significant. The form line of 2212-3 shows consistent competitiveness at a high level, and while there are question marks over going and distance (both unproven), Haggas regularly introduces younger stayers to these conditions successfully. The 346-day absence is a concern, but the market move and top trainer-jockey combination (Marquand) provide corroborating confidence. Each-way alternative: Kissmehoneyhoney. Main danger: Aegean Prince — Aegean Prince (SR 93, 2/1) is market leader with Buick booked and a 6% market move in, and while the 337-day absence and top-weight of 9-12 are genuine concerns on heavy ground, Charlie Appleby at 32% strike rate means the horse is likely to be fit to run its race first time out.

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Full result

Winner: Aegean Prince (GB) at SP 7/4F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.