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Visit Malta Hungerford Stakes (Group 2)
Mr Fox’s call
Symbol Of Honour
SPECULATIVE Advised 7/2 Est. 28%
Mr Fox says
Symbol Of Honour (SR 116, 7/2) carries 9-8 but arrives with the strongest recent form trajectory in the field — a form line of 8-5831 shows a decisive last-time-out win, and a 22% market move inward signals real confidence from the market. Charlie Appleby (31% strike rate, 203 runners) is the standout trainer in this race, and William Buick (20% strike rate) is a high-calibre booking that reinforces the yard's intent. Course form of W1P1 at Newbury adds a meaningful layer of course familiarity at this trip. The GoingFit is flagged as unknown, which introduces some uncertainty, but the combination of strong trainer/jockey form, course record, last-time-out win, and market support makes this the most compelling multi-signal case in the field. Each-way alternative: Extremely Zain. Main danger: Extremely Zain — Extremely Zain (SR 114, 9/2) has a near-perfect recent form line of 1-114, is bred and proven at this trip (DistFit:+), carries a 6lb weight advantage over the older horses at 9-2, holds course form (W1P1 at Newbury), and has shortened 7% in the market — William Haggas's progressive three-year-old is the most likely source of defeat for the selection.
Full result
Winner: Coppull (GB) at SP 15/2. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Coppull Fox #4 11/2
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Prince Of India 12/1
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Symbol Of Honour Fox #1 11/4
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Back In Black 16/1
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Never So Brave Fox #3 3/1
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Witness Stand 13/2
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Extremely Zain Fox #2 11/2
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Northern Champion 40/1
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Sukanya 25/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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