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19:30 Southwell (AW) Sat 26 Sep 2026 1m13y Class 6 Good 14 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Gladiadora

SPECULATIVE Advised 10/3 Est. 32%

9TH

Mr Fox says

Gladiadora (SR:72, 10/3) is the class leader in this field and the only runner with confirmed course form — two wins and two places at Southwell — which is a major edge on an AW specialist track. The market has firmed 6% from opening, signalling quiet confidence, and trainer Charlie Clover runs at 21% strike rate, one of the sharpest in the field. Carrying 10-0 is a real weight burden, but at SR:72 she has a meaningful 6-7 point gap over the next-best cluster (R P McMurphy, Ballybunion at SR:66) and her DistFit:~ and GoingFit:~ are workable rather than damaging. The recent form of 842461 shows consistent engagement at this level and the nine-day turnaround with market support suggests connections are bullish. Each-way alternative: R P McMurphy. Main danger: R P McMurphy — R P McMurphy (SR:66, 11/2) has confirmed DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ — the only runner proven at both today's trip and going — and his form of 180341 includes a recent win; the drift of 13% is a concern but Michael Appleby's high-volume yard often runs horses to specific plans.

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Full result

Winner: Izzari (GER) at SP 9/2. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.