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Quinnbet Extra Place Novice Stakes (gbb Race)
Mr Fox’s call
Reformation
SPECULATIVE Advised 9/4 SP 11/10F Est. 38%
Mr Fox says
Reformation (SR 154, 9/4) is the standout selection. Andrew Balding's 19% career strike rate is comfortably the strongest training operation in this field, and the market has moved decisively in — shortening 16% since opening — signalling genuine confidence from connections. At 9-11 it carries a 7lb advantage over Regal Desire (SR 158, 8-13 looks lighter but Reformation's SR is just 4 points lower and the weight edge is negligible — actually Reformation is heavier by 12lb vs Regal Desire's 8-13, yet the SR near-parity and market steam tip Reformation). The sole career win shows a horse that has already demonstrated winning ability at this class, and Balding's yard regularly targets these novice spots with well-prepared horses. Foxy Night's market drift of 24% despite being the pre-race favourite on price further clears the path. Each-way alternative: Hozam. Main danger: Hozam — Hozam (SR 154, 7/2) matches Reformation on SR, has shortened 12% in the market, and at 9-4 carries 7lb less than Reformation — if Kevin & Lauren Frost have found improvement stepping up in class, that weight advantage could be decisive.
Full result
Winner: Reformation (GB) at SP 11/10F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Reformation Fox #1 9/4
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Hozam Fox #2 7/2
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League Of Justice 33/1
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Janora 80/1
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Ceo Stealth Mode 22/1
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Whatever Bruce 125/1
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Foxy Night 2/1
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Rua Mor 40/1
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Regal Desire Fox #3 4/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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