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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap Chase
Mr Fox’s call
Gata Ban
SPECULATIVE Advised 2/1 Est. 32%
Mr Fox says
Gata Ban (SR:90, 2/1) is the clear SR leader in this modest Class 5 field, carrying 11-13 — a manageable weight — and drops a class tier (ClassMv:↓1) which is a genuine positive signal. The recent form string 4-2114 shows back-to-back wins before a fourth last time, and Course:W1P2 at Fontwell is meaningful evidence of track suitability. GoingFit:+ confirms it handles today's good ground. The 14% market drift is a concern and worth noting, but in a six-runner field with limited quality, the SR advantage of 8+ points over the nearest rival is too large to ignore — the drift may simply reflect the yard's second string identity in this stable pairing. Each-way alternative: Frankie Faulkner. Main danger: Frankie Faulkner — Frankie Faulkner (SR:77, 5/1) has steamed in 44% in the market, carries a light 10-7, and at age 9 over an unknown trip (DistFit:?) with fresh legs after 56 days off, the money arriving late at that price suggests connections are confident it stays this marathon trip.
Full result
Winner: Of Corse I Can (FR) at SP 3/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Of Corse I Can Fox #3 3/1
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Frankie Faulkner Fox #2 5/1
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Gata Ban Fox #1 2/1
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Unspeakable 13/2
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The Kings Soldier 14/1
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Edgewell 6/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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