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FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race)
Mr Fox’s call
Karnaval Point
SPECULATIVE Advised 9/2 Est. 32%
Mr Fox says
Karnaval Point (SR:125, 9/2) is the most compelling selection when multiple signals are weighed together. The 13% market steam is the most significant market move in the race and suggests informed money on a horse who has already won and placed at Worcester (Course:W1P1) — a specialist track advantage that matters. The GoingFit:+ confirms comfort on today's good ground, DistFit:+ confirms the 2m4f trip, and at 11-10 he carries 2lb less than top-weight Crebilly despite a marginally superior SR (125 vs 126). The class rise (↑1) is a concern and the +6 mark rise needs acknowledging, but with David Pipe in 16% form and a claim jockey who has run 159 times at a credible 18% strike rate, the money coming in is the decisive tiebreaker. Each-way alternative: Crebilly. Main danger: Crebilly — Crebilly (SR:126) is the highest-rated horse in the race, Harry Cobden (22% strike rate, 853 runners) is an elite booking, GoingFit:+ confirms he handles today's conditions, but the MarkMv:+9 and 12-0 top-weight burden on this going are what prevent him being the outright selection — if he handles that weight well he remains the main threat to Karnaval Point.
Full result
Winner: Crebilly (IRE) at SP 9/2. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Crebilly Fox #2 4/1
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Youdecide Fox #3 11/8
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Glen To Glen 5/1
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Snipe 9/1
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Karnaval Point Fox #1 7/2
Top 4 — how each finished
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