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17:08 Musselburgh Wed 30 Sep 2026 1m5f216y Class 6 Good 8 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Simple Star

SPECULATIVE Advised 11/2 SP 4/1 Est. 28%

🏆 WON

Mr Fox says

Simple Star (SR 63, 11/2) is the most compelling case in this field. The market has steamed 44% — the strongest move in the race by a clear margin — suggesting informed confidence in a horse already proven at this course (W3P9, an outstanding record at Musselburgh). Dropping two class tiers and running off a mark 9lb lower than last win, the handicapper has handed this 8-year-old a significant opportunity. Sam James carries only 9-12 — a 2lb edge on Riddikulus who tops the SR rankings. The distance fit concern (DistFit:-) is the main caveat, but the class drop, mark relief, course dominance, and dramatic market move outweigh it in a weak Class 6 field. Each-way alternative: Falaise Blanc. Main danger: Riddikulus — Riddikulus holds the field's highest SR (75) and runs off a mark only 6lb above last win — with a consistent 441412 form string, the 3-year-old's age allowance and superior ability rating could overpower the lighter weights despite GoingFit:- concerns.

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Full result

Winner: Simple Star (IRE) at SP 4/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.

1 Simple Star Fox #1 Gary Rutherford · Sam James 5/2
2 Riddikulus Fox #2 Grant Tuer · Oliver Stammers 11/4
3 Tide Lines Charlie Johnston · Andrew Mullen 14/1
4 Togeather Forever Jim Goldie · Rhys Elliott(5) 16/1
5 Bollin Neil Fox #4 Tim Easterby · Sean Kirrane 5/1
6 Falaise Blanc Fox #3 Katie Scott · Jason Hart 3/1
— Aighear Jim Goldie · Paul Mulrennan 15/8
— Sophiesticate R. Mike Smith · Shay Farmer(5) -

Top 4 — how each finished

1 Simple Star 11/2 SP 4/1 🏆 WON
2 Riddikulus 7/4 🥈 2ND
3 Falaise Blanc 11/4 6TH
4 Bollin Neil 4/1 5TH