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Mr Fox’s call
County Champs
SPECULATIVE Advised 3/1 Est. 32%
Mr Fox says
County Champs (SR:86, 3/1) carries the lightest competitive weight at 11-6 and is dropping a class tier, both structural advantages in a weak Class 5 field. The market has hammered in 66% since opening — the strongest market move in the race by a significant margin — and jockey Fern O'Brien brings a standout 21% strike rate from 24 rides, elite for a conditional. Chris Gordon's yard is represented by two horses, and County Champs is clearly the stable's number one: better jockey booking, stronger market move, and the class drop. The recent 'P' last time out is a concern, but the 14-day turnaround and massive market support suggest connections are confident the form issues have been addressed. Each-way alternative: Jefe Triunfo. Main danger: Jefe Triunfo — Jefe Triunfo (SR:93, 4/1) is the highest-rated Gordon runner and has steamed 30% in the market — if Gordon's yard is confident in the stablemate rather than County Champs, that SR edge and market move could prove decisive.
Full result
Winner: Royal Rhythm (IRE) at SP 3/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Royal Rhythm 9/4
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Clever Relation Fox #3 7/2
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Atreides 8/1
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Jefe Triunfo Fox #2 4/1
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County Champs Fox #1 10/3
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Kings Order 20/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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