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Mr Fox’s call
Dreams Galore
SPECULATIVE Advised 5/2 SP 11/4F Est. 28%
Mr Fox says
Dreams Galore (SR:79, 5/2) is the highest-rated horse in the field and carries only 9-7, giving her a clear SR edge over all rivals while not being burdened at the weights. Her form reads 747113 — three consecutive victories heading into today — with Billy Loughnane booked (18% career strike rate, 3,102 runners, significant experience). The step up a class (ClassMv:↑1) and a 7lb higher mark than last win are genuine negatives, but the raw SR dominance and consecutive wins at this trip (DistFit:+) outweigh those concerns. The market drift of 16% is the one flag worth noting, likely reflecting the class rise and higher mark, but this remains the best horse in the race on ability. Each-way alternative: Sultan Darius. Main danger: Amber Ocean — Amber Ocean (SR:77, 15/2) is the second-highest rated runner, has course form (W0P1 at Wolverhampton), a proven distance record (DistFit:+), and carries only 9-9 — while the 12% drift is concerning, Dr Richard Newland's 20% stable strike rate and the course familiarity make her the most credible threat to Dreams Galore.
Full result
Winner: Dreams Galore (IRE) at SP 11/4F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Dreams Galore Fox #1 5/2
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2
Birkacre Brow 20/1
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3
Sue's Last Chance 11/1
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4
Defiant Dream 33/1
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5
Sultan Darius Fox #3 4/1
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6
Duty's Call 6/1
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Amber Ocean Fox #2 8/1
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Ard As A Rock Fox #4 9/2
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9
Bellatina 14/1
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10
Penny Capri 40/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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1
Dreams Galore 5/2 SP 11/4F 🏆 WON
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2
Amber Ocean 15/2 7TH
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3
Sultan Darius 5/1 5TH
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4
Ard As A Rock 5/1 8TH