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Mary Lofthouse Supporting Spinal Research Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race)
Mr Fox’s call
Singapore Trip
SPECULATIVE Advised 2/1 Est. 30%
Mr Fox says
Singapore Trip (SR:127, 2/1) carries just 10-3 — a significant 11lb pull on the favourite Captain Cool (12-0) — and arrives off a last-time-out win (form reads 3411-1, rightmost is a victory). The market has backed this horse in 7% since opening, a meaningful move in a four-runner field, while the favourite Captain Cool has drifted 19%. Although DistFit:? and GoingFit:? are unknowns, the weight advantage over a horse carrying top-weight on what is Good to Firm ground is a concrete, measurable edge that the form and market support in parallel. The four-star AI probability rating further distinguishes Singapore Trip from the rest of the field. Each-way alternative: In The Air. Main danger: Captain Cool — Captain Cool holds the highest SR (130) in the field, has proven form at the trip and on the going (DistFit:+, GoingFit:+), and recent form figures of 221311 show consistent competitiveness — if the weight proves no barrier he remains the most capable horse on ratings.
Full result
Winner: In The Air (FR) at SP 11/4. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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In The Air Fox #3 3/1
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Sir Tivo 7/1
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3
Captain Cool Fox #2 13/8
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4
Singapore Trip Fox #1 2/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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1
Singapore Trip 2/1 🏁 4TH
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Captain Cool 15/8 🥉 3RD
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3
In The Air 3/1 SP 11/4 🏆 WON