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Mr Fox’s call
Basilette
SPECULATIVE Advised 10/3 SP 7/2 Est. 30%
Mr Fox says
Basilette (SR:70, 10/3) carries the highest Saturday Rating in the field by a clear margin and has shortened 9% in the market since opening — meaningful support in a Class 6 field. The MarkMv:-44 is striking: running off a mark 44lb lower than at last win, which in a Class 6 handicap represents a significant class relief that should unlock latent ability. The form string 313622 shows consistent involvement throughout, and the trainer Seamus Mullins at 10% strike rate across 413 runners is a steady competent yard. The GoingFit:~ on good ground is a minor concern but not disqualifying, and the headgear (p) has been in place — no first-time headgear risk here. Each-way alternative: Stintino Sunset. Main danger: Clipsham Noble — Clipsham Noble (SR:64, 9/2) has shortened 13% in the market, holds course form (W1P2), carries a light 9-4, and trainer Charlie Clover fires at a 21% career strike rate — the strongest handler stat in the field — suggesting stable confidence behind the money.
Full result
Winner: Basilette (IRE) at SP 7/2. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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1
Basilette Fox #1 10/3
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2
Foinix 12/1
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3
Charles Morin 18/1
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4
Highland Harvey Fox #4 11/4
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5
Stintino Sunset Fox #2 9/2
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6
Clipsham Noble Fox #3 5/1
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7
Prophet Squeeze 40/1
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8
Bug Boy 13/2
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9
Lunar Power 40/1
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Westender 17/2
Top 4 — how each finished
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1
Basilette 10/3 SP 7/2 🏆 WON
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2
Stintino Sunset 9/2 5TH
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3
Clipsham Noble 9/2 6TH
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4
Highland Harvey 4/1 🏁 4TH