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Mr Fox’s call
Eastern Fire
MEDIUM Advised 11/10 Est. 38%
Mr Fox says
Eastern Fire (SR 163, 11/10) is the standout ability figure in this field — 6 SR points clear of Petersham Place (SR 157) and 8 clear of Ar Ais Aris (SR 155) — and the Dan Skelton / Harry Skelton combination (22% and 27% career strike rates respectively) is among the most potent in jump racing. The 15% market shortening signals confident stable support despite a 270-day absence, which is worth noting but Skelton horses returning from lengthy breaks are regularly cherry-picked for specific targets. The form reads 21- meaning a win and a runner-up in just two starts, showing consistent progression. With all runners carrying identical weight (11-4) and no going or distance concerns to separate the trio at the top, SR and connections quality are the decisive factors, and Eastern Fire leads on both counts. Each-way alternative: Petersham Place. Main danger: Petersham Place — Petersham Place (SR 157, 11/4) has the second-highest SR in the field, Olly Murphy and Sean Bowen are a top-tier combination, and a form reading 1- (a win on debut) suggests genuine ability — the 30% drift is a concern but may simply reflect market money going to Eastern Fire rather than any stable doubt.
Full result
Winner: Petersham Place (IRE) at SP 3/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.
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Petersham Place Fox #2 11/4
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Ar Ais Aris Fox #3 7/2
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Le Coup d'Envoi 11/1
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Fearless Dragon 22/1
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Jet Noir 80/1
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Secret Soldier 100/1
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Bondi Road 125/1
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Eastern Fire Fox #1 10/11
Top 4 — how each finished
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