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Appleby Mall Accountants Handicap Stakes
Mr Fox’s call
Star of Mali
SPECULATIVE Advised 11/4 SP 11/4 Est. 32%
Mr Fox says
Star of Mali (SR 86, 11/4) is the highest-rated horse in the field by a clear margin and has steamed in 27% in the market — the strongest confidence signal among all ten runners. Carrying 9-9, just 1lb more than several rivals, the weight burden is not punitive for the class advantage held. Crucially, both DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ confirm this course-distance-going profile suits, backed by W0P2 at Wolverhampton, and dropping a class (ClassMv:↓1) means today's opposition is measurably easier than the horse's recent competitive level. The 67-day absence is the one concern, but James Tate runs at 18% career strike rate and the market move suggests the yard is happy with fitness. Each-way alternative: Hilltop. Main danger: Hilltop — Hilltop (SR 82, 10/3) has steamed in 28% — matching Star of Mali's market move — boasts W1P3 at Wolverhampton, and Billy Loughnane's 18% strike rate is the best jockey booking in the race, making this a serious threat if the money is right.
Full result
Winner: Star Of Mali (IRE) at SP 11/4. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Star of Mali Fox #1 9/4
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Hilltop Fox #2 10/3
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Between Me And U Fox #3 4/1
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Bold Suitor 11/1
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He's A Gentleman 11/1
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This Farh 25/1
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North View 14/1
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Ash Wednesday 16/1
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Captain Parma 17/2
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Red Hat Eagle Fox #4 13/2
Top 4 — how each finished
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