Pertemps Network Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race)

17:20 Doncaster Fri 11 Sep 2026 1m2f43y Class 4 Good to Soft 19 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Everyoneknowsadave

SPECULATIVE Advised 6/1 Est. 24%

8TH

Mr Fox says

Everyoneknowsadave (SR:83, 6/1) is the joint-highest rated runner in the field and carries only 9-11, a meaningful weight advantage over the other top-rated horses. Critically, the market has steamed in 29% since opening — the strongest move in the field — signalling informed money. DistFit:+ confirms proven ability at this trip, and the recent form string 432142 shows consistent competitiveness at this level, culminating in a last-run second that suggests the horse is right in the zone. The class rise (↑1) is a concern, but the SR edge and significant market move more than compensate, and Sean Levey (13%, 1721 runners) is a reliable booking. Each-way alternative: Fans Favourite. Main danger: Fans Favourite — Fans Favourite (SR:82, 7/2 favourite, Oisin Murphy booked at 22% strike rate) has the joint-highest SR alongside Almekarem, a recent winning form line 311531 showing consistent front-running ability, and DistFit:+ — the main risk is the class rise (↑1) and unknown going preference, but Murphy's 22% career strike rate is the best in the field and gives this horse a serious winning chance.

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Full result

Winner: Almekarem (IRE) at SP 7/2F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.