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Derek Fox

Derek Fox

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Derek Fox is a professional National Hunt jockey based in the UK who has established himself as a competent rider in the jump racing circuit. Known for his patient riding style and tactical awareness, Fox has built a reputation as a reliable pilot who excels at getting the best out of his mounts in challenging conditions. He demonstrates particular skill in longer-distance races and has shown an ability to form strong partnerships with individual horses throughout his career.

Fox achieved his most significant career milestone when winning the Grand National at Aintree, one of the most prestigious and demanding races in the sport. This victory elevated his profile considerably within the racing community and demonstrated his capability at the highest level of National Hunt racing. He has continued to ride for various trainers across the UK and Ireland, maintaining a steady presence in competitive handicap races and staying chases. Fox remains an active participant in the jump racing scene, regularly competing at major meetings throughout the National Hunt season.

Recent Rides

13 April
Rightbackatyou15:30THE MICK WALSH OPEN DITCH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)Heads Or Harps14:30THE ANTHONY WOODS ELECTRICAL LIGHTNING BOLT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)Imperfectlyperfect14:00THE carpetgallop.co.uk WHERE PERFORMANCE BEGINS 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
10 April
Primoz16:05THE RANDOX TOPHAM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)Jet To Vegas13:45THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
22 March
Walk On Quest16:27THE RACING POST+ SUBSCRIPTION GO NORTH MONET'S GARDEN SERIES FINAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)Inis Oirr15:52THE MARK NIELD WEALTH MANAGEMENT GO NORTH RED RUM SERIES FINAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)Spadestep15:17THE MARK NIELD WEALTH MANAGEMENT GO NORTH ONE MAN SERIES FINAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
21 March
Barito16:23THE RACING POST+ JODAMI OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)Ivan's Legacy15:48THE KOSB NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)Moon Phases14:40THE BETWRIGHT NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GO NORTH FORGIVE 'N FORGET SERIES FINAL) (GBB RACE)
20 March
Kool Raoul15:55THE HERITAGE PORTFOLIO GO NORTH NIGHT NURSE SERIES FINAL NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)Luna Grace14:20THE RACING POST+ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
17 March
Mystical Martika15:12THE BEST TICKET PRICES ONLINE AT wetherbyracing.co.uk HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)Biglesisback14:02THE ENTERTAIN IN STYLE AT WETHERBY RACECOURSE MARES' 'NATIONAL HUNT' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
14 March
Golden Point15:35THE JENNINGSBET NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)De Legislator15:00THE JENNINGSBET MIDLANDS GRAND NATIONAL (HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 1)(PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
12 March
Rightbackatyou14:22THE PAXTON'S ARE CASE IH'S N01 DEALER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet's Garden Series Qualifier)Biglesisback13:05THE ogledigital.co.uk ACCOUNTANT SAID CHELTENHAM'S TOO EXPENSIVE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
10 March
King of Answers17:20THE NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)Myretown15:20THE TRUSTMARQUE ULTIMA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
8 March
Lady In The Park16:25THE JOHNNY BURKE'S CHELTENHAM BLOG AT COPYBET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
7 March
Primoz15:55THE AYRSHIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)Triple Crown Ted15:20THE 3B CRANE HIRE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (for the Craigie Cup) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)Fox's Fancy14:47THE MOTHERS DAY LUNCH AT WESTERN HOUSE MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (for the Ayrshire Yeomanry Cup) (Challenger Mares' Hurdle Series Qualifier)Malayalam13:32THE WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
6 March
Belvedere Bhoy15:50THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)Walk On Son15:20THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)Society Soldier14:50THE weatherbysshop.co.uk EBF MARES' 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares' NH Novices' Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB RACE)Heads Or Harps14:20THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL GUIDE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet's Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)