‘He was 60% at the track last season’ – why this jockey is worth following at Ascot

He might be a bit of an under the radar jockey but you might be surprised to hear Ben Jones is a jockey who could be worth following at Ascot on Friday. Jones rode three winners from five rides at the track last season which is a 60% strike-rate, and he has three solid chances at the Berkshire course on Friday. Let’s take a look at the three runners below and you can find all of today’s free horse racing tips live on the website now!

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1.20 Ascot

Jones’ first ride will be aboard the Ben Pauling-trained Followcato in the 2m6f maiden hurdle. Purchased for £72,000 after finishing second in a point, the five-year-old finished third in a bumper at Huntingdon on rules debut back in April. Sent off favourite on the day, better was expected. He had a tough assignment when fourth behind Mister Meggit on his hurdling debut at Aintree on return but should strip fitter now heading into these calmer waters.

Followcato

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3.05 Ascot

Johnnywho might be a tough nut to crack in the feature Grade 2 novices’ chase over 2m3f, but Ben Pauling’s Personal Ambition will be on hand to take advantage of any mess-ups. The three-time hurdles winner won a Grade 2 at Kelso in that code last season and although he’s yet to reach the same heights in two starts over fences, it’s early days.

Personal Ambition

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3.40 Ascot

Jones’ final ride is aboard It’s Top in the closing Listed bumper. Oliver Signy’s gelding stuck to his task well when winning a Chepstow bumper on debut, and the second has come out to win since, while the third went close subsequently too.

It's Top

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