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Mr Fox’s call
Casablanca Dream
SPECULATIVE Advised 10/3 Est. 28%
Mr Fox says
Casablanca Dream (SR:61, 10/3, Wgt:9-0) combines the strongest market move in the shortlist — steaming in 29% from opening — with Oisin Murphy in the saddle (22% career strike rate, 2687 runners of experience), a significant class drop of three tiers, and a light weight assignment that gives a real lbs edge over the heavier-weighted rivals. Whiskey Galore (SR:61) matches on SR but carries DistFit:- over this mile trip, a critical negative, and the 19% inward move is more moderate. Casablanca Dream's DistFit:? means the mile is unproven but not disproven, while the class relief from a three-tier drop is the single most powerful form-shape signal in the race. Murphy's booking at this price in a Class 6 nursery suggests stable intent. Each-way alternative: Ariane Sky. Main danger: Ariane Sky — Ariane Sky (SR:72, the highest in the field, Form:55413 showing a recent win) is the danger despite drifting 26% — the form figures are the strongest in the race and James Owen with Rossa Ryan is a capable combination; the drift may reflect market preference for Casablanca Dream's connections rather than a genuine negative.
Full result
Winner: Ariane Sky (IRE) at SP 7/4F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Ariane Sky Fox #2 5/2
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Chaise Longue 18/1
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Casablanca Dream Fox #1 7/2
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Wild Orchid 16/1
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Zonneveld 28/1
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Fortunate 11/1
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Whiskey Galore Fox #3 11/4
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Launchpad 20/1
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Theft 10/1
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Serenity Bay 20/1
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Golden Oasis -
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Blue Skies Above -
Top 4 — how each finished
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Casablanca Dream 10/3 🥉 3RD
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Ariane Sky 7/2 SP 7/4F 🏆 WON
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Whiskey Galore 11/4 7TH