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Virgin Bet Stand Cup Stakes (Listed Race)
Mr Fox’s call
Dubai Honour
MEDIUM Advised 8/13 Est. 52%
Mr Fox says
Dubai Honour (SR 126, 8/13) is the clear class standout in a six-runner Listed field where the next-best rated runner is Plage De Havre at SR 112 — a 14-point gap that is decisive at this level. The market has tightened a further 8% to a dominant odds-on price, reflecting genuine confidence from connections. Critically, both DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ confirm proven ability over today's 1m4f63y trip on good-to-soft ground, while a MarkMv:-1 means he runs off a fractionally lower mark than at his last win — a marginal but positive indicator. William Haggas at 23% strike rate with Cieren Fallon aboard (18%) is a strong booking for a Class 1 prize, and the tongue-tie (HG:t) is a retained piece of headgear suggesting no concern about its use. Each-way alternative: Plage De Havre. Main danger: Plage De Havre — Plage De Havre (SR 112, 10/3) has shortened 9% in the market, won last time out (form ending in 1), and carries DistFit:+ at this trip — if Dubai Honour is below peak on the day, Balding's charge is best placed to capitalise.
Full result
Winner: Plage De Havre (GB) at SP 3/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Plage De Havre Fox #2 3/1
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Grey Cuban 16/1
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Dubai Honour Fox #1 8/13
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4
Master Vintner 20/1
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Uluru 50/1
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Too Soon Fox #3 8/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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