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JRA Japan Cup Handicap Stakes
Mr Fox’s call
Media Legend
SPECULATIVE Advised 9/2 Est. 22%
Mr Fox says
Media Legend (SR:79, 9/2) carries the highest SR in the field at 9-9 — a meaningful weight advantage over rivals with comparable ability. Oisin Murphy (22% career strike rate, 2716 runners) is the standout jockey booking in the race and rarely accepts Class 5 mounts without genuine confidence. The 'p' headgear first-time application signals connections are seeking an improvement in focus, which at this level can be decisive. While GoingFit:- is a concern on Good ground, the SR edge combined with the calibre of the jockey and the class drop from Murphy's usual engagements make this a credible favourite at 9/2. Each-way alternative: Berry Clever. Main danger: Berry Clever — Berry Clever (SR:75, 6/1) has steamed in 30% in the market, carries a light 9-8 with a MarkMv:-1 (on a dropped mark), and De Sousa's booking at 14% strike rate over 1588 runners suggests genuine market intelligence — the drift in others and the money here is hard to ignore even with GoingFit:-.
Full result
Winner: Berry Clever (GB) at SP 13/2. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Berry Clever Fox #3 6/1
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Media Legend Fox #1 9/2
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Eloquencia 25/1
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Signcastle City Fox #2 7/1
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Warning Symbol 9/1
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Cancan In The Rain 17/2
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Souffler 18/1
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King of Charm 33/1
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Ecclefechan 25/1
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Born A Rebel 15/2
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A La Noche 9/2
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Potomac River Fox #4 6/1
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