Festive Fixtures At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Stakes

20:00 Southwell (AW) Sat 26 Sep 2026 7f15y Class 5 Good 14 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Be Frank

SPECULATIVE Advised 11/2 Est. 24%

10TH

Mr Fox says

Be Frank (SR:75, 11/2) carries a competitive weight of 9-10 and has steamed in 31% in the market — the most significant market move in the race — which is a strong signal from connections. Dropping a class (ClassMv:↓1) makes this significantly easier company and Ian Williams is running two in the race; Be Frank holds the stronger market support and the more experienced jockey booking in Jack Callan, making him the yard's clear #1. The DistFit:- is a concern at 7f15y, but the class drop and the dramatic market support override this on a track where fitness and confidence matter more than raw trip suitability. At 11/2, the market move from longer odds represents genuine value given the class relief. Each-way alternative: Caragio. Main danger: Caragio — Caragio holds the highest SR in the field at 83 and has shortened 13% in the market at a competitive 7/2, though GoingFit:- and DistFit:- are genuine concerns that could stop it winning outright but it retains enough raw ability to threaten at a shorter price.

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Full result

Winner: Mystical Storm (GB) at SP 13/2. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.