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Mr Fox’s call
Korbut
SPECULATIVE Advised 4/1 Est. 32%
Mr Fox says
Korbut (SR 88, 4/1, 9-8) is the class benchmark in this field by a meaningful margin, with DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ confirming proven ability at this exact trip and going bucket — a rare double confirmation in the field. The form string 222125 shows consistent competitiveness at this level with a recent win, and running off the same mark as that win (MarkMv:=) means the handicapper hasn't adjusted upward. Sir Mark Prescott at 19% career strike rate is the strongest training operation in the field and regularly places horses to win on the All-Weather, while a 27% market shortening adds further confidence that connections expect a bold showing. The slight concern is the '5' last time out, but at ClassMv:= and with course form (W0P3), this horse clearly handles Southwell. Each-way alternative: Piazza. Main danger: Piazza — Piazza (SR 85, 4/1, 9-7) carries 1lb less than Korbut with DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ — matching confirmations — and recent form 572122 shows a sharp upward trajectory, though the MarkMv:+7 above last win and a 14% market drift are mild concerns that keep it off the top spot.
Full result
Winner: Brisk Symphony (IRE) at SP 12/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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1
Brisk Symphony 12/1
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2
Piazza Fox #2 5/1
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3
Korbut Fox #1 4/1
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4
Lady Mariko 17/2
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5
Crafty Blue Fox #3 4/1
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6
Glorious Kitty 12/1
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7
Royale Union 16/1
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8
Dream Illusion 6/1
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9
Ormolulu 9/1
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10
Constant Star 22/1
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Encore Fox #4 11/4
Top 4 — how each finished
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1
Korbut 4/1 🥉 3RD
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2
Piazza 4/1 🥈 2ND
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3
Crafty Blue 6/1 5TH
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4
Encore 11/4