/* FEATURED TIP PAGE — featured_tip.css — Saturday Racing · Design System v2 — Place at: races/static/races/css/featured... */


/* 1. ADMIN PANEL */
.ft-admin {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 200;
  background: #0d0f1a;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.22);
}

.ft-admin__bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
}

.ft-admin__label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
}

.ft-admin__toggle {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-55);
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.ft-admin__toggle:hover { color: var(--c-gold); border-color: var(--c-border-gold); }

.ft-admin__body {
  padding: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  max-height: 2400px;
  opacity: 1;
}
.ft-admin__body.is-collapsed {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.ft-admin__form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

.ft-admin__fieldset {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
}
.ft-admin__legend {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.ft-admin__legend-hint {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  font-style: normal;
}

.ft-admin__grid { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.ft-admin__grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

.ft-admin__field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}
.ft-admin__field > span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-55);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.ft-admin__field input,
.ft-admin__field select,
.ft-admin__field textarea {
  background: var(--c-navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  resize: vertical;
  width: 100%;
}
.ft-admin__field input:focus,
.ft-admin__field select:focus,
.ft-admin__field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
}
.ft-admin__field input::placeholder,
.ft-admin__field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--c-text-35); }

.ft-admin__paras { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-top: 8px; }
.ft-admin__field--para textarea { min-height: 88px; }

.ft-admin__selections { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 8px; }
.ft-admin__sel-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr 130px;
  align-items: end;
  gap: 12px;
}
.ft-admin__sel-pos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--c-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ft-admin__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}
.ft-admin__save {
  background: var(--c-gold);
  color: var(--c-midnight);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}
.ft-admin__save:hover { background: var(--c-gold-lt); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.ft-admin__save-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--c-text-35); }


/* 2. RACE HERO */
.ft-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 0% 50%, rgba(34,60,151,0.22), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 100% 20%, rgba(114,25,40,0.28), transparent 50%),
    var(--c-midnight);
}

.ft-hero__atmosphere {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
}

.ft-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(110px);
  opacity: 0.16;
}
.ft-hero__glow--left  { top: -100px; left: -150px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.5), transparent 70%); }
.ft-hero__glow--right { bottom: -150px; right: -100px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(114,25,40,0.7), transparent 70%); }

.ft-hero__grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.ft-hero__scan {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 100%);
}

.ft-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-7);
}

.ft-hero__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: ftFadeUp 0.5s ease both;
}
.ft-hero__kicker {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-gold);
  background: var(--c-gold-subtle); border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}
.ft-hero__sep  { color: var(--c-text-35); font-size: 12px; }
.ft-hero__item { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--c-text-55); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.ft-hero__item--gold { color: var(--c-gold); }

.ft-hero__title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  animation: ftFadeUp 0.6s 0.05s ease both;
}
.ft-hero__title-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ft-hero__title-main {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ft-hero__meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  animation: ftFadeUp 0.65s 0.1s ease both;
}
.ft-hero__meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 8px 16px;
}
.ft-hero__meta-item span:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.ft-hero__meta-item span:last-child {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
}
.ft-hero__meta-item--gold {
  background: var(--c-gold-subtle);
  border-color: var(--c-border-gold);
}
.ft-hero__meta-item--gold span:first-child { color: var(--c-gold); }

/* Posted-timestamp chip — relative line is roomier than the — default chip label so it doesn't wrap on "1 week, 2 days... */
.ft-hero__meta-item--posted span:last-child {
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ft-hero__meta-item--posted time { cursor: help; }


/* 2b. THE PICK — hero answer card */
.ft-pick {
  background: var(--c-navy);
  padding: 40px 0 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.ft-pick::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--c-border-gold), transparent);
}
.ft-pick__inner {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 32px 40px 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
              rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10) 0%,
              rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.02) 100%),
              var(--c-navy-card, #12141f);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--c-gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
}
.ft-pick__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ft-pick__eyebrow-mark { color: var(--c-gold); font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.85; }
.ft-pick__horse {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 5vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
}
.ft-pick__horse .ft-horse-link,
.ft-pick__horse a { color: var(--c-text-100); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.ft-pick__horse a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--c-gold); }
.ft-pick__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ft-pick__odds-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
}
.ft-pick__odds-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ft-pick__odds {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12));
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.ft-pick__conviction {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.ft-pick__tag {
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  font-family: 'Iowan Old Style', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--c-text-55);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ft-pick__tag strong {
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  font-weight: 700;
}


/* 2c. THE CASE — long-form editorial body */
.ft-case {
  background: var(--c-navy);
  padding: 24px 0 48px;
}
.ft-case__inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}
.ft-case__section {
  margin: 32px 0 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20);
}
.ft-case__section:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.ft-case__lede,
.ft-case__para {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-family: 'Iowan Old Style', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.ft-case__lede {
  font-size: 20.5px;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
}
.ft-case__lede::first-letter {
  float: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 62px;
  line-height: 0.90;
  padding: 4px 12px 0 0;
  color: var(--c-gold);
}
.ft-case__para:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ft-case__para .ft-horse-link,
.ft-case__lede .ft-horse-link {
  color: var(--c-gold-lt, var(--c-gold));
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  transition: border-color 0.15s;
}
.ft-case__para .ft-horse-link:hover,
.ft-case__lede .ft-horse-link:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--c-gold); }
.ft-case--empty { padding: 40px 0; }
.ft-case__empty {
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
}


/* 2d. NAMES TO KNOW — shortlist beyond the pick */
.ft-shortlist {
  background: var(--c-navy);
  padding: 32px 0 56px;
}
.ft-shortlist__inner {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 32px 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.ft-shortlist__head {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20);
}
.ft-shortlist__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ft-shortlist__eyebrow-mark { color: var(--c-gold); font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.85; }
.ft-shortlist__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.ft-shortlist__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.ft-shortlist__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 32px minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.ft-shortlist__item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: var(--c-border-gold);
}
.ft-shortlist__item:first-child {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
              rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10) 0%,
              rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.02) 60%);
  border-color: var(--c-border-gold);
}
.ft-shortlist__rank {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  text-align: center;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ft-shortlist__item:first-child .ft-shortlist__rank { color: var(--c-gold); text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45); }
.ft-shortlist__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.ft-shortlist__horse {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.ft-shortlist__horse a { color: var(--c-text-100); text-decoration: none; }
.ft-shortlist__horse a:hover { color: var(--c-gold); }
.ft-shortlist__role {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ft-shortlist__odds {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.24);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ft-pick__inner,
  .ft-shortlist__inner { padding: 24px 20px; margin: 0 16px; }
  .ft-case__inner      { padding: 0 20px; }
  .ft-case__lede,
  .ft-case__para       { font-size: 17px; }
  .ft-case__lede::first-letter { font-size: 52px; }
  .ft-shortlist__item  { grid-template-columns: 26px minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 12px; padding: 12px; }
  .ft-shortlist__rank  { font-size: 20px; }
  .ft-shortlist__horse { font-size: 15px; }
  .ft-shortlist__odds  { font-size: 15px; padding: 3px 9px; }
}


/* 3. VERDICT BODY — magazine editorial (LEGACY layout, kept for — compatibility with any older markup still using .ft-v... */
.ft-verdict { background: var(--c-navy); }

.ft-verdict__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
}

.ft-verdict__sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 24px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ft-verdict__identity {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.ft-verdict__avatar-wrap { position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ft-verdict__avatar {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--c-border-gold);
}
.ft-verdict__avatar-ring {
  position: absolute; inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  animation: ftRingPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ft-verdict__who { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.ft-verdict__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
}
.ft-verdict__title { font-size: 11px; color: var(--c-text-35); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

.ft-verdict__tip-card {
  background: var(--c-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ft-verdict__tip-kicker {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
}
.ft-verdict__tip-horse {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--c-text-100); line-height: 1.1;
}
.ft-verdict__tip-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.ft-verdict__tip-odds {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: var(--c-text-100);
}

.ft-verdict__conviction {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}
.ft-conviction--highconviction {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.14); color: var(--c-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold);
}
.ft-conviction--dominant {
  background: rgba(45,189,122,0.12); color: #2dbd7a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45,189,122,0.28);
}
.ft-conviction--livesignal {
  background: rgba(14,165,233,0.12); color: #38bdf8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,0.28);
}
.ft-conviction--volatile {
  background: rgba(192,57,43,0.12); color: var(--c-red-lt);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,57,43,0.28);
}
.ft-conviction--eachwayvalue {
  background: rgba(212,98,42,0.12); color: #f0804a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,98,42,0.28);
}

/* ── AI Pick card (second pick, ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini) ── */
.ft-verdict__ai-card {
  --ai-accent:       #38bdf8;                 /* default cyan */
  --ai-accent-soft:  rgba(14,165,233,0.12);
  --ai-accent-border: rgba(14,165,233,0.32);

  background: var(--ai-accent-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--ai-accent-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--ai-accent);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ft-verdict__ai-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    120% 80% at 100% 0%,
    rgba(56,189,248,0.10) 0%,
    transparent 55%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ft-verdict__ai-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Per-AI-source accent overrides */
.ft-ai-card--chatgpt {
  --ai-accent:        #10a37f;
  --ai-accent-soft:   rgba(16,163,127,0.12);
  --ai-accent-border: rgba(16,163,127,0.32);
}
.ft-ai-card--claude {
  --ai-accent:        #d97757;
  --ai-accent-soft:   rgba(217,119,87,0.12);
  --ai-accent-border: rgba(217,119,87,0.32);
}
.ft-ai-card--gemini {
  --ai-accent:        #4285f4;
  --ai-accent-soft:   rgba(66,133,244,0.12);
  --ai-accent-border: rgba(66,133,244,0.32);
}

.ft-verdict__ai-kicker-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
}
.ft-verdict__ai-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ai-accent);
}
.ft-verdict__ai-spark {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: ftAiSparkle 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ft-verdict__ai-source {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--ai-accent-border);
  color: var(--ai-accent);
}
.ft-verdict__ai-horse {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.ft-verdict__ai-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.ft-verdict__ai-odds {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: var(--c-text-100);
}
.ft-verdict__ai-badge {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--ai-accent-soft);
  color: var(--ai-accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--ai-accent-border);
}

@keyframes ftAiSparkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.65; transform: scale(0.92) rotate(0deg); }
  50%      { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(12deg); }
}

.ft-verdict__back-link {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: inline-block; text-align: center;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.ft-verdict__back-link:hover { color: var(--c-gold); border-color: var(--c-border-gold); }

.ft-verdict__body { padding-top: 4px; }

.ft-verdict__para {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--c-text-75);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ft-verdict__para--lead::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4.5em; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  float: left; line-height: 0.8;
  margin: 0.05em 0.12em 0 0;
}
.ft-verdict__para--empty {
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  font-style: italic;
}

.ft-verdict__rule {
  width: 60px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-border-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}


/* 4. GAMIFIED TOP-4 PODIUM */
.ft-podium { background: var(--c-midnight); }

.ft-podium__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.ft-podium__card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  background: var(--c-navy-card);

  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1),
    transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1),
    box-shadow 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease;
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}
.ft-podium__card.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.ft-podium__card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-raised); }

.ft-podium__card--1st {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.09), rgba(212,175,55,0.03));
}
.ft-podium__card--1st:hover { border-color: var(--c-gold); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.22), var(--shadow-raised); }

.ft-podium__card--2nd {
  border-color: rgba(180,190,200,0.28);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(180,190,200,0.07), transparent);
}
.ft-podium__card--2nd:hover { border-color: rgba(180,190,200,0.5); }

.ft-podium__card--3rd {
  border-color: rgba(180,120,60,0.28);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(180,120,60,0.07), transparent);
}
.ft-podium__card--3rd:hover { border-color: rgba(180,120,60,0.5); }

.ft-podium__card--4th {
  border-color: rgba(45,189,122,0.2);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(45,189,122,0.06), transparent);
}
.ft-podium__card--4th:hover { border-color: rgba(45,189,122,0.4); }

.ft-podium__card-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ft-podium__position-wrap {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center; gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ft-podium__pos-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ft-podium__card--1st .ft-podium__pos-number { font-size: 72px; color: var(--c-gold); }
.ft-podium__card--2nd .ft-podium__pos-number { font-size: 64px; color: rgba(180,190,200,0.85); }
.ft-podium__card--3rd .ft-podium__pos-number { font-size: 60px; color: rgba(180,120,60,0.85); }
.ft-podium__card--4th .ft-podium__pos-number { font-size: 56px; color: rgba(45,189,122,0.75); }

.ft-podium__pos-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.6; align-self: flex-end; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ft-podium__card--1st .ft-podium__pos-suffix { color: var(--c-gold); }
.ft-podium__card--2nd .ft-podium__pos-suffix { color: rgba(180,190,200,0.8); }
.ft-podium__card--3rd .ft-podium__pos-suffix { color: rgba(180,120,60,0.8); }
.ft-podium__card--4th .ft-podium__pos-suffix { color: rgba(45,189,122,0.7); }

.ft-podium__medal { font-size: 24px; line-height: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.5)); }

.ft-podium__label {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
}

.ft-podium__horse {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 18px);
  font-weight: 900; color: var(--c-text-100);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.ft-podium__card--1st .ft-podium__horse { font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 22px); }

.ft-podium__foot {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 4px;
}
.ft-podium__odds {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: var(--c-text-100);
}
.ft-podium__card--1st .ft-podium__odds {
  background: var(--c-gold-subtle); border-color: var(--c-border-gold); color: var(--c-gold);
}
.ft-podium__conviction {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
}

.ft-podium__glow {
  position: absolute; bottom: -40px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80%; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(30px); opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s; pointer-events: none;
}
.ft-podium__card:hover .ft-podium__glow { opacity: 1; }
.ft-podium__card--1st .ft-podium__glow { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.35); }
.ft-podium__card--2nd .ft-podium__glow { background: rgba(180,190,200,0.2); }
.ft-podium__card--3rd .ft-podium__glow { background: rgba(180,120,60,0.2); }
.ft-podium__card--4th .ft-podium__glow { background: rgba(45,189,122,0.18); }

.ft-podium__shimmer {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 50%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: ftShimmer 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* 5. CHAMBER WRAPPER */
.ft-chamber { background: var(--c-navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ft-chamber::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.014) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  opacity: 0.3; pointer-events: none;
}

.ft-chamber__head {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6); gap: 20px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ft-chamber__kicker {
  display: block; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold); opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ft-chamber__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 900; color: var(--c-text-100);
  line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ft-chamber__sub { font-size: 14px; color: var(--c-text-55); max-width: 460px; }
.ft-chamber__formula-link {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-gold);
  white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 4px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.ft-chamber__formula-link:hover { opacity: 0.7; }

.ft-chamber__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: start;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Explainer grid */
.ft-chamber__explainer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.ft-ce-card {
  background: var(--c-navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease, border-color 0.2s;
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
}
.ft-ce-card.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.ft-ce-card:hover { border-color: var(--c-border-md); }

.ft-ce-card__header {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px;
}
.ft-ce-card__label {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-text-55);
}
.ft-ce-card__band {
  font-size: 8px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ft-ce-band--dominant       { background: rgba(45,189,122,0.12);  color: #2dbd7a;         border: 1px solid rgba(45,189,122,0.28); }
.ft-ce-band--livesignal     { background: rgba(14,165,233,0.12);  color: #38bdf8;         border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,0.28); }
.ft-ce-band--highconviction { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);  color: var(--c-gold);   border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold); }
.ft-ce-band--volatile       { background: rgba(192,57,43,0.12);   color: var(--c-red-lt); border: 1px solid rgba(192,57,43,0.28); }

.ft-ce-card__score {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 3px;
}
.ft-ce-card__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900; color: var(--c-gold); line-height: 1;
}
.ft-ce-card__max { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-text-35); }

.ft-ce-card__bar-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.ft-ce-card__bar {
  height: 4px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden;
}
.ft-ce-card__bar-fill {
  display: block; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-gold), var(--c-gold-lt));
  border-radius: 2px; width: 0%;
}
.ft-ce-card__bar-meta {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 10px; color: var(--c-text-35); font-weight: 600;
}
.ft-ce-card__text { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--c-text-55); }

/* Sidebar */
.ft-chamber__side {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 24px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
}
.ft-chamber__telem-label {
  display: block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold); opacity: 0.75; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ft-chamber__telem-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px;
}

.ft-telem-card {
  background: var(--c-navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 14px 14px 12px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.ft-telem-card__label {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
}
.ft-telem-card__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.1;
}
.ft-telem-card p { font-size: 11px; color: var(--c-text-35); line-height: 1.5; }

.ft-telem-card--confidence .ft-telem-card__value { color: var(--c-gold); }
.ft-telem-card--dominance  .ft-telem-card__value { color: var(--c-gold-lt); }
.ft-telem-card--market     .ft-telem-card__value { color: #38bdf8; }
.ft-telem-card--volatile   .ft-telem-card__value { color: var(--c-red-lt); }

.ft-chamber__docs-card {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px; background: var(--c-navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  text-decoration: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.ft-chamber__docs-card:hover { border-color: var(--c-border-gold); }
.ft-chamber__docs-icon { font-size: 18px; opacity: 0.7; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.ft-chamber__docs-body strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--c-text-100); margin: 4px 0; }
.ft-chamber__docs-body p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--c-text-35); line-height: 1.6; }
.ft-chamber__docs-arrow {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--c-gold);
  margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 0; align-self: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.ft-chamber__docs-card:hover .ft-chamber__docs-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

.ft-chamber__disclaimer {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--c-text-35); line-height: 1.65;
}
.ft-chamber__disclaimer a {
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ft-chamber__disclaimer a:hover { color: var(--c-text-55); }


/* 2e. THE CONTRARIAN — quiet AI dissent card */
.ft-challenger {
  background: var(--c-navy);
  padding: 24px 0 32px;
}
.ft-challenger__inner {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 22px 30px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.01) 100%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.20);
  border-left: 3px solid #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.ft-challenger__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #38bdf8;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ft-challenger__eyebrow-mark { font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.85; }
.ft-challenger__title {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.ft-challenger__body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Iowan Old Style', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--c-text-55);
}
.ft-challenger__body strong { color: var(--c-text-100); font-weight: 700; }
.ft-challenger__body em { color: #7dd3fc; font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }

/* 2f. THE ENGINE ROOM — chamber stats + explainer cards */
.ft-engine {
  background: var(--c-navy);
  padding: 32px 0 48px;
}
.ft-engine__inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}
.ft-engine__head { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ft-engine__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ft-engine__eyebrow-mark { color: var(--c-gold); font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.85; }
.ft-engine__title {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.ft-engine__sub {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  font-style: italic;
}
.ft-engine__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.ft-engine__stat {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.ft-engine__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  line-height: 1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.ft-engine__stat-suffix { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-text-55); margin-left: 2px; }
.ft-engine__stat-label {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.ft-engine__stat-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--c-text-35); }
.ft-engine__deep {
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ft-engine__deep[open] { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02); }
.ft-engine__deep-summary {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ft-engine__deep-summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ft-engine__deep-summary::before {
  content: "▸ ";
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.ft-engine__deep[open] .ft-engine__deep-summary::before { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.ft-engine__deep-summary:hover { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06); }
.ft-engine__explainer-grid {
  padding: 8px 18px 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}
.ft-explainer {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.ft-explainer__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; }
.ft-explainer__label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-text-100); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.ft-explainer__band {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ft-band--dominant       { background: rgba(45, 189, 122, 0.14); color: #2dbd7a; border: 1px solid rgba(45, 189, 122, 0.28); }
.ft-band--highconviction { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14); color: var(--c-gold); border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold); }
.ft-band--livesignal     { background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14); color: #38bdf8; border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28); }
.ft-band--volatile       { background: rgba(240, 128, 74, 0.14); color: #f0804a; border: 1px solid rgba(240, 128, 74, 0.28); }
.ft-band--eachwayvalue   { background: rgba(200, 133, 200, 0.14); color: #c496c4; border: 1px solid rgba(200, 133, 200, 0.28); }
.ft-band--muted          { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); color: var(--c-text-55); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10); }
.ft-explainer__score { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 4px; }
.ft-explainer__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  line-height: 1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.ft-explainer__max { font-size: 12px; color: var(--c-text-35); }
.ft-explainer__bar {
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ft-explainer__bar-fill {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-gold), #f0d97a);
  border-radius: 3px;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.ft-explainer__bar-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.ft-explainer__text {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--c-text-55);
}
.ft-engine__docs-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  transition: border-color 0.15s;
}
.ft-engine__docs-link:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--c-gold); }
.ft-engine__disclaimer {
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ft-engine__disclaimer a { color: var(--c-gold-lt, var(--c-gold)); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45); }

/* 2g. FOOTER — Fox signature + CTA row */
.ft-foot {
  background: var(--c-navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  padding: 32px 0 40px;
}
.ft-foot__inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ft-foot__sig { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.ft-foot__sig-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  background: var(--c-navy-card, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04));
}
.ft-foot__sig-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.ft-foot__sig-text strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
}
.ft-foot__sig-text em {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--c-text-35);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-style: italic;
}
.ft-foot__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ft-foot__cta {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--c-text-100);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}
.ft-foot__cta:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-color: var(--c-border-gold); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.ft-foot__cta--primary {
  background: var(--c-gold);
  color: #0d0f1a;
  border-color: var(--c-gold);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.ft-foot__cta--primary:hover { background: var(--c-gold-lt, #f2e3a3); border-color: var(--c-gold-lt, #f2e3a3); }
.ft-foot__cta--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
}
.ft-foot__cta--ghost:hover { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08); border-color: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-gold); }

/* Scroll-reveal state used by the inline JS */
.ft-pick,
.ft-case,
.ft-shortlist__item,
.ft-engine__stat,
.ft-explainer,
.ft-challenger {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.ft-pick.is-revealed,
.ft-case.is-revealed,
.ft-shortlist__item.is-revealed,
.ft-engine__stat.is-revealed,
.ft-explainer.is-revealed,
.ft-challenger.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .ft-challenger__inner { padding: 18px 20px; margin: 0 16px; border-radius: 8px; }
  .ft-engine__inner     { padding: 0 20px; }
  .ft-engine__stats     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ft-foot__inner       { padding: 0 20px; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .ft-foot__sig         { justify-content: center; }
}


/* 6. CTA FOOTER */
.ft-cta { background: var(--c-midnight); }
.ft-cta__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px;
  background: var(--c-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-8);
}
.ft-cta__copy { max-width: 440px; }
.ft-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 900; color: var(--c-text-100);
  margin: 10px 0 8px;
}
.ft-cta__sub { font-size: 14px; color: var(--c-text-55); }
.ft-cta__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }


/* 7. KEYFRAMES */
@keyframes ftFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes ftRingPulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1);    opacity: 0.6; }
  50%     { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 0.25; }
}
@keyframes ftShimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}


/* 8. RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ft-verdict__inner         { grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .ft-chamber__layout        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ft-chamber__side          { position: static; }
  .ft-chamber__telem-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .ft-podium__grid           { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ft-podium__card--1st      { grid-column: span 2; }
  .ft-admin__grid--3         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ft-hero__title-main       { font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 38px); }
  .ft-verdict__inner         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }
  .ft-verdict__sidebar       { position: static; }
  .ft-verdict__para--lead::first-letter { font-size: 3.5em; }
  .ft-podium__grid           { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ft-podium__card--1st      { grid-column: span 2; }
  .ft-chamber__explainer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ft-chamber__telem-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ft-chamber__head          { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .ft-cta__inner             { flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
  .ft-cta__actions           { justify-content: center; }
  .ft-admin__grid--3         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ft-admin__sel-row         { grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr 100px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ft-hero__meta-strip       { gap: 4px; }
  .ft-hero__meta-item        { padding: 6px 12px; }
  .ft-hero__meta-item span:first-child { font-size: 15px; }
  .ft-podium__grid           { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ft-podium__card--1st      { grid-column: auto; }
  .ft-chamber__explainer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ft-verdict__para          { font-size: 15px; }
  .ft-verdict__para--lead::first-letter { font-size: 3em; }
  .ft-cta__inner             { padding: var(--space-5); }
  .ft-cta__actions           { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .ft-cta__actions .btn      { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .ft-verdict__ai-card       { padding: 16px 16px; }
  .ft-verdict__ai-horse      { font-size: 20px; }
  .ft-verdict__ai-kicker-row { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ft-podium__card,
  .ft-ce-card                { transition: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .ft-hero__eyebrow,
  .ft-hero__title,
  .ft-hero__meta-strip       { animation: none; }
  .ft-verdict__avatar-ring   { animation: none; }
  .ft-podium__shimmer        { animation: none; }
  .ft-verdict__ai-spark      { animation: none; }
}


/* STAFF BAR (replaces inline admin panel) */
.ft-admin-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 9px 24px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
}
.ft-admin-bar__label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.ft-admin-bar__link {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-55);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ft-admin-bar__link:hover { color: var(--c-text-100); border-color: var(--c-border-md); }
.ft-admin-bar__link--primary {
  background: var(--c-gold-subtle);
  border-color: var(--c-border-gold);
  color: var(--c-gold);
}
.ft-admin-bar__link--primary:hover { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.18); }


/* Inline horse-name links — Every horse name on this page (Fox's Pick / AI Pick / Chosen Four) — renders through the `h... */
.ft-horse-link {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  font: inherit;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color .15s, border-bottom-color .15s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.ft-horse-link:hover {
  color: var(--c-gold);
  border-bottom-color: var(--c-gold);
}
.ft-horse-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Honest Record emblem — sits between hero and the pick card and
   deep-links to /featured-results/. Pulled from the shared partial
   used by BoD/HTW/Letters so the shape stays consistent. */
.ft-emblem-strip {
  margin: 24px auto 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ft-emblem-strip { margin: 18px auto 4px; }
}

/* Emblem calibration caption — small line under the Honest Record
   emblem framing the sample size + start date so a thin record
   reads as 'calibrating' rather than 'poor'. */
.ft-emblem-caption {
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-ink-40, #8a8a8a);
}
.ft-emblem-caption__stamp,
.ft-emblem-caption__promise { color: var(--c-ink-70, #4a4a4a); }
.ft-emblem-caption__chip {
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--c-gold, #d4af37);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--c-gold, #d4af37);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
}

/* Shortlist result chips — small tone-tinted pill at the right of
   each row, only rendered when the race has actually run. Winner
   gets a gold pill with 🏆 matching the /featured-results/ ledger. */
.ft-shortlist__result {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  margin-left: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ft-shortlist__result--win {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e6c76a 0%, #b8912f 100%);
  color: #12181f;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px -2px rgba(184, 145, 47, 0.45);
}
.ft-shortlist__result--silver { background: rgba(107, 114, 128, 0.15); color: #6b7382; border: 1px solid #6b7382; }
.ft-shortlist__result--bronze { background: rgba(146, 84, 29, 0.12); color: #925c1d; border: 1px solid #925c1d; }
.ft-shortlist__result--miss   { background: rgba(160, 48, 64, 0.08); color: #a03040; border: 1px solid rgba(160, 48, 64, 0.5); }
.ft-shortlist__result--void   { background: transparent; color: #a4abb8; border: 1px dashed rgba(160, 160, 160, 0.5); }

/* Subtle gold accent on winning shortlist rows. */
.ft-shortlist__item--won {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
}