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Pepsi Max Handicap Stakes (Div I)
Mr Fox’s call
Go Lockers Go
SPECULATIVE Advised 10/3 SP 11/2 Est. 28%
Mr Fox says
Go Lockers Go leads the field on SR (66) and carries top-weight of 10-1 but at only Age 3 in a Class 6 sprint, the weight is manageable. Crucially, both DistFit:+ and GoingFit:+ confirm proven ability over today's 6f on good ground — the only runner in the field to tick both boxes positively. Callum Shepherd (15%, 1677 rides) is a meaningful booking for Michael Bell (13%, 1007). The 32% market drift is a concern and must be acknowledged — punters are moving away — but no rival combines the SR edge, trip-and-going confirmation, and trainer-jockey quality to fully explain why Go Lockers Go should be opposed. Wise Crack (SR 65, 7/2) is the nearest SR rival but has DistFit:- and GoingFit:-, making today's conditions a real question mark despite the attractive odds. Each-way alternative: Wise Crack. Main danger: Wise Crack — Wise Crack (SR 65, 7/2) matches Go Lockers Go on ability, carries 6lb less at 9-9, and Ruth Carr's yard (12%, 1616) with James Sullivan (9%, 1392) is a solid combination — the DistFit:- and GoingFit:- are real concerns but the weight concession advantage at a competitive price makes it the most likely upsetter.
Full result
Winner: Go Lockers Go (GB) at SP 11/2. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Go Lockers Go Fox #1 11/2
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2
Pilgrim's Progress 16/1
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3
Wise Crack Fox #2 3/1
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4
Pickersgill Fox #4 10/3
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5
Jet Warrior 7/1
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6
Profit Street 12/1
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7
Bibendum 9/1
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8
Irish Incentive Fox #3 5/1
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9
She Went Whoosh 66/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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Go Lockers Go 10/3 SP 11/2 🏆 WON
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2
Wise Crack 7/2 🥉 3RD
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3
Irish Incentive 6/1 8TH
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4
Pickersgill 4/1 🏁 4TH