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15:23 Lingfield (AW) Sat 12 Sep 2026 1m1y Class 6 Good 10 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Yazoo

HIGH Advised 1/3 Est. 52%

🥉 3RD

Mr Fox says

Yazoo (SR:62, 1/3) is the standout in a weak Class 6 field by a considerable margin — 8 SR points clear of the next best and carrying 9-11, which is manageable given the field's weight spread. The market has moved in decisively by 28%, from what would have been an already short price, signalling strong stable confidence and professional money. The recent form of 8U241 shows a rapid and progressive profile: a win and a second in the last two completed starts, with the U (unseated) not a form concern. At 5 days since last run, the yard clearly targets this race in fresh form. Richard Spencer (15% strike rate, 639 runners) is a competent handler and George Wood (11%, 1128 runners) provides solid jockey continuity. This is a horse simply outclassing its rivals on current ability. Each-way alternative: Aurelune. Main danger: Aurelune — Aurelune (SR:54, 17/2) shows a consistent recent form line of 536732 at Class 6 level with a moderate distance fit (DistFit:~) and is trained by Richard & Peter Fahey whose 10% yard strike rate can produce occasional surprises, making it the most credible threat to a market-dominant favourite.

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Full result

Winner: Ernie Mccrew (IRE) at SP 7/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.

1 Ernie McCrew J S Moore · Edward Greatrex 14/1
2 Henfield Karen Jewell · Luke Morris 16/1
3 Yazoo Fox #1 Richard Spencer · George Wood 2/7
4 Poetic Grace Conrad Allen · Alice Bond(5) 40/1
5 Melodical Fox #3 Ed Walker · Ashley Lewis(3) 8/1
6 Mokata Adam Kirby · Joey Haynes 40/1
7 Irish Fusilier Gary & Josh Moore · Paddy Bradley 28/1
8 Creciente Rod Millman · Darragh Keenan 14/1
9 Cortado Girl Simon Pearce · Ray Dawson 40/1
— Aurelune Fox #2 Richard & Peter Fahey · Connor Beasley 17/2

Top 4 — how each finished

1 Yazoo 1/3 🥉 3RD
2 Aurelune 17/2
3 Melodical 17/2 5TH