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Mr Fox’s call
Maximus Meridius
SPECULATIVE Advised 4/1 Est. 32%
Mr Fox says
Maximus Meridius (SR:81, 4/1) is the highest-rated runner in the field and brings proven distance fitness (DistFit:+) at today's 6f trip — a critical edge when both Resemblance and Chief Minister carry negative distance records. Running off the same class mark (ClassMv:=) means no penalty for stepping up in grade, and the market has shortened 33% since opening, indicating informed money arriving at the current price. The form string 2343 shows consistent competitiveness without a win, but heavy ground is unknown for all runners (GoingFit:? across the board), making the distance suitability the most reliable differentiator; Maximus arrives having run just 23 days ago in good order. Each-way alternative: Chief Minister. Main danger: Chief Minister — Chief Minister (SR:73, 11/4) has steamed in 38% in the market — the sharpest move in the field — and drops three class levels (ClassMv:↓3), which combined with a low weight of 9-3 gives connections every reason to believe this is a winning opportunity, even if the DistFit:- flag is a concern.
Full result
Winner: Resemblance (IRE) at SP 9/4F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Resemblance Fox #3 5/2
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Chief Minister Fox #2 2/1
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Beechwood Glory 7/1
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Maximus Meridius Fox #1 6/1
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Harry's Pop 7/2
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Top 4 — how each finished
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