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17:23 Haydock Fri 25 Sep 2026 1m6f0y Class 5 Soft 14 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Arrange

SPECULATIVE Advised 4/1 Est. 32%

Mr Fox says

Arrange (SR 75, 4/1, 9-8) is the class standout in this field by a clear margin — the next best is Circuit Breaker at SR 68 — and has assembled a compelling multi-signal case. The market has already moved in his favour (Mkt:in19%), he carries a mark 14lb below his last win (MarkMv:-14) making him well-treated, and his Course:W1P3 record at Haydock combined with DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ confirms he handles 1m6f on soft ground better than almost anyone in the field. At 8 years old with a cheekpiece application and dropping a class (ClassMv:↓1), trainer Martin Todhunter's 11% strike rate is modest but the convergence of course specialist form, proven distance/going fit, and a significant mark drop makes this a genuinely attractive proposition at 4/1. Each-way alternative: Velvet Whisper. Main danger: Percy Jones — Percy Jones (SR 64, 17/2) drops three classes (ClassMv:↓3), is proven in soft going (GoingFit:+), has had his mark cut 4lb since his last win (MarkMv:-4), and a Class 5 contest at 1m6f soft represents a significant opportunity for a horse that recorded a DistFit:~ at this trip — the main concern is the 20% market drift but the class drop is steep enough to override that on ability grounds.

Verify· #19738

Full result

Winner: Shaffron (GB) at SP 5/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.