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Mr Fox’s call
God of Fire
SPECULATIVE Advised 10/3 Est. 32%
Mr Fox says
God of Fire (SR:104, 10/3) is the top-rated horse in the field and carries only 11-8 — a meaningful weight advantage over top-weight Emerald Time (SR:103, 12-0), giving it the best SR-to-weight ratio in the race. The 17% market shortening is the standout market signal in this field, suggesting confident stable/market support, and the GoingFit:+ confirms proven ability on today's good-to-firm conditions. Jonjo O'Neill Jr. rides for a yard whose runners merit respect, and the form figure of 1 followed by placed efforts (4/1425) shows this horse can win at a similar level. The class step up (↑1) is a minor concern but the mark is unchanged from the last win (MarkMv:=), so the handicapper has not penalised the horse further, making the class rise more manageable. Each-way alternative: Stellarmasterpiece. Main danger: Stellarmasterpiece — Stellarmasterpiece (SR:100, 2/1) has exceptional course form (W3P3 at Stratford), GoingFit:+, and Sean Bowen — the strongest jockey booking in the race at 24% career strike rate — giving it a compelling each-way profile that explains its market favouritism despite the 31lb higher mark than last win.
Full result
Winner: Emerald Time (GB) at SP 7/2. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Emerald Time Fox #3 9/2
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Roarin' Success Fox #4 9/2
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Granny B 50/1
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Stellarmasterpiece Fox #2 7/4
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God of Fire Fox #1 11/4
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Educator 8/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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