DEREK FOX insists he WILL be fit to ride Grand National favourite Corach Rambler on Saturday.
The 30-year-old will sit out a spin on Thursday’s Aintree Bowl hopeful Ahoy Senor after injuring his shoulder in a fall at Wetherby last week.
Fox won the National after getting injured six years ago – will the same happen this year?
But Fox, who won the 2017 National on One For Arthur, is confident he’ll be back 48 hours later to ride the 6-1 jolly in the world’s most famous race.
Fox told SunSport: “I had the fall at Wetherby and banged it, but it’s looking good for the weekend.
“I’ll be spot on. I’ll be ready to ride on Saturday.
“It’s frustrating missing good rides like Ahoy Senor but the Grand National is the main race.
“I’m just happy I’ll be ready to go on Saturday.”
For those looking at omens ahead of the big day, Fox suffered an injury scare before his moment of glory six years ago.
Back then it was far more serious, as a spell at Jack Berry House was required to fix an injured wrist and collarbone.
But he was passed fit just days before the big race and won – so hopes lightning strikes twice here.
Fox said: “It was kind of similar in 2017 when I had an injury scare before One For Arthur but that one was more serious.
“This one is just a bang, it’s not too bad and in a few days’ time it will be fine again.
“I’m really looking forward to riding Corach Rambler, he’s a worthy favourite who will take to the National fences really well.
“I wouldn’t swap him for any other horse in the race and I think he’s got a great chance.”
