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F Ball Stick With It Chasing Excellence Beginners' Steeple Chase (gbb Race)
Mr Fox’s call
Country Mile
MEDIUM Advised 3/10 SP 4/11F Est. 62%
Mr Fox says
Country Mile (SR 143, 3/10) is the clear class standout in a three-runner field, with an SR 18 points clear of The Gray Ghost and 21 clear of O'Moore Park. The Dan/Harry Skelton combination is formidable — a 22% trainer strike rate from 2,538 runners and Harry Skelton at 26% from 1,644 rides is among the most potent partnerships in jump racing. The horse is dropping a class (ClassMv:↓1) which eases the task further, and DistFit:+ confirms proven effectiveness at today's trip. The market has taken 10% out of the price since opening — the money is entirely comfortable despite the 345-day absence, and the tongue-tie headgear (HG:ht) suggests connections have prepared this horse carefully for the return. Each-way alternative: The Gray Ghost. Main danger: The Gray Ghost — The Gray Ghost's 14% market support suggests connections believe the horse is well-handicapped at this level, and form figures of 44144 show consistency — if Country Mile returns rusty after 345 days, The Gray Ghost is the only realistic beneficiary.
Full result
Winner: Country Mile (IRE) at SP 4/11F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Country Mile Fox #1 1/4
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The Gray Ghost Fox #2 10/3
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O'Moore Park Fox #3 12/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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