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Mr Fox’s call
Royal County Glory
SPECULATIVE Advised 9/4 Est. 32%
Mr Fox says
Royal County Glory (SR 76, 9/4) is comfortably the highest-rated horse in this field by a clear margin — 6 SR points clear of Viking Glory (SR 70) and 8 ahead of Campani (SR 68) — which in a Class 6 sprint is a meaningful ability advantage. The form string 159211 shows a horse that has found winning form emphatically, with three of the last four runs resulting in wins or a runner-up, and the most recent run a win. Rossa Ryan (18% career strike rate, 2,898 rides) is a significant booking who adds confidence to the selection, and the weight of 9-11 is manageable at this class level. The 6% drift from opening is a mild concern but does not override the SR superiority, quality jockey, and consistent recent form. Each-way alternative: Viking Glory. Main danger: Viking Glory — Viking Glory (SR 70, 15/2) has steamed in 28% from opening price, holds course form (W1P1), and Cieren Fallon (18% strike rate) is an elite booking — the market move suggests stable confidence that this horse is primed for a big run here.
Full result
Winner: Shes Got The Blues (IRE) at SP 10/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Shes Got The Blues 17/2
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2
Split Elevens 8/1
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3
Cixi 22/1
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4
Amathus 50/1
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5
King David Fox #4 7/1
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6
Superstorm 7/1
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Viking Glory Fox #2 7/1
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8
Pennine Way 20/1
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9
Royal County Glory Fox #1 11/4
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10
Campani Fox #3 7/2
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Dark Sun 16/1
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Barnsnape Boy 50/1
Top 4 — how each finished
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Royal County Glory 9/4 9TH
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Viking Glory 15/2 7TH
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Campani 9/2 10TH
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4
King David 7/1 5TH