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Brian And Sheila Vaughan Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race)
Mr Fox’s call
Captain Cool
SPECULATIVE Advised 11/4 SP 9/4F Est. 32%
Mr Fox says
Captain Cool (SR:135, 11/4) is the clear class leader in this field — 5lb clear of the next-best rated runner — and the form string 112213 shows consistent front-running competitiveness, including two wins within recent memory. He carries 11-4, which is not an excessive burden relative to his SR advantage, and the course record of W1P2 at Stratford is a significant asset on what is a specialist track. Trainer Jennie Candlish operates at a solid 14% strike rate, and Sean Quinlan at 14% is capable; the ClassMv:= signals he's operating at a familiar level rather than being pitched into deeper water, and MarkMv:+4 is a modest rise that a horse of his SR can absorb. Each-way alternative: Magistrato. Main danger: Magistrato — Magistrato (SR:128, 11/2) has steamed in 29% in the market — the most significant move in the race — is dropping a class (↓1), and the form 11145- shows a horse who won twice before the absence; at 293 days off, connections clearly believe he returns ready, and that level of market confidence demands respect.
Full result
Winner: Captain Cool (IRE) at SP 9/4F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Captain Cool Fox #1 11/4
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Crebilly 7/2
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Parisencore 13/2
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Magistrato Fox #2 5/1
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Bagheera Ginge Fox #3 9/2
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Sir Tivo 6/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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