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Winning Connections Conference Hire Handicap Steeple Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
Mr Fox’s call
Dexter
SPECULATIVE Advised 9/4 Est. 32%
Mr Fox says
Dexter (SR 89, 9/4) is the clear class-leader in this field by a meaningful margin — 5 points above the next best (Getaway Jewel SR 84) and 8 points above stablemate Tropical Talent (SR 81). He is proven at this exact trip (DistFit:+) and carries 11-10, a full 4lb less than top-weight Westerton despite being the highest-rated runner. He holds a course place (W0P1 at Sedgefield) and runs off the same mark as his last win (MarkMv:=), meaning the handicapper hasn't moved against him. Jockey Toby Wynne has a solid 13% career strike rate, and the Greenall/Guerriero yard at 12% is the stronger of the two multi-runner yards in the field. Tropical Talent (Stable:1) is identified as the #2 from the yard based on the less experienced Jack Tudor booking and the class-rise (ClassMv:↑1), so Dexter is the yard's primary runner. Each-way alternative: Getaway Jewel. Main danger: Getaway Jewel — Getaway Jewel (SR 84, 5/1) carries only 10-12 — a 12lb pull on Westerton and 14lb less than top-weight — has a confirmed GoingFit:+ on today's going, boasts a rock-solid 232214 form string, and Brian Hughes at 17% is the highest-strike-rate jockey in the race; the 14% market drift is the one concern but the weight and going advantages are real.
Full result
Winner: Socks Off (IRE) at SP 14/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Socks Off 14/1
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Tropical Talent Fox #3 5/2
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Dexter Fox #1 9/4
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Getaway Jewel Fox #2 5/1
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Hooper 16/1
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Westerton Fox #4 11/2
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American Empire SP
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Applejack Poet 12/1
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Peace Motivator 50/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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