William Hill Gold Weekend Autumn Mile Handicap Stakes

13:30 York Fri 09 Oct 2026 0m7f192y Class 3 Good 18 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Beagle Bay

SPECULATIVE Advised 11/8 Est. 38%

5TH

Mr Fox says

Beagle Bay (SR 105, 11/8) is the clear class standout in this field — the next-best SR is Spoken Truth at 94, a 11-point gap that is decisive at this level. Carrying 9-8 after dropping a class (ClassMv:↓1), the weight is workable and proven distance and going credentials (DistFit:+, GoingFit:+) mean conditions are ideal. The 12% market support (Mkt:in12%) confirms professional confidence despite 118 days off, and Ralph Beckett (19% strike rate, 1713 runners) is a trainer who targets big-field handicaps with freshened horses. The recent form of 2-1411 shows progressive, consistent winning form at this class, with the class drop providing an additional edge over rivals struggling to match the SR benchmark. Each-way alternative: Spoken Truth. Main danger: Spoken Truth — Spoken Truth (SR 94, 7/1) is O'Meara's yard pick over Mirsky (confirmed by Daniel Tudhope booking vs Mark Winn), drops a class, has a positive going record (GoingFit:+), and recent form of 264313 shows consistency at a mark only 5lb above his last win — he is the most credible threat to Beagle Bay at a realistic price.

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Full result

Winner: Mr Swivell (GB) at SP 9/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.