Autumn Racing Weekend Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Stakes (For Male Amateur Riders)

13:50 Ascot Fri 02 Oct 2026 0m7f0y Class 4 Good 18 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Tex

MEDIUM Advised 5/2 Est. 32%

8TH

Mr Fox says

Tex (SR:91, 5/2) is the clear SR leader in this field by 10 points over the next-best, carries 11-5 which is mid-range in the weights rather than a punishing top burden, and boasts Course:W2P2 at Ascot — a genuine course specialist record that is decisive on a track known to favour proven performers. GoingFit:+ and DistFit:+ confirm he handles today's conditions and trip perfectly, while a MarkMv:+6 is a modest rise that his SR comfortably absorbs. The market has also firmed 22% — significant money coming in on an already-short price — and jockey Mr Simon Walker brings a 17% career strike rate, which is the strongest riding statistic in the field. Form 301921 shows a recent win (rightmost figure) and only one poor effort, with the class staying level (ClassMv:=). Each-way alternative: Norcross Brow. Main danger: Norcross Brow — Norcross Brow (SR:81, 8/1) carries only 11-2 — 3lb less than Tex — has a strong trainer strike rate of 22% from Charlie Clover, jockey Mr Henry Callan boasts a remarkable 32% career strike rate, DistFit:+ is confirmed, and the form string 121123 shows consistent competitiveness at this class level, making him the most credible threat to the selection on raw weight-adjusted ability.

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Full result

Winner: Who Wants Me (IRE) at SP 16/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.