Ascot Place 6 Preview | February 14 – SCCG Management

Ascot Place 6 Preview | February 14 - SCCG Management

### Racing

**By Steven Dowler**

**13.15 Betfair Novices’ Hurdle**

MONDOUI’BOY looks poised for victory in the opener. He showed great promise on debut at Sandown, splitting two good horses, and has since made an impressive hurdles/stable debut win at Ludlow.

**Tips: MONDOUI’BOY**

**13.50 Injured Jockeys Fund Ambassadors Programme Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase (Grade 2)**

THOMAS MOR performed strongly when second in the Kauto Star over Christmas and now drops in grade. With Harry Cobden riding, and a perfect 2/2 record at this venue, he’s favored to maintain his winning streak over The Jukebox Kid.

**Tips: THOMAS MOR**

**14.25 Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle**

LIGHTNINGUPOURDAYS’ third-place finish at Hereford is solid, as the top two have gone on to win again. Just behind them in that race, and carrying a low weight, the seven-year-old is well-positioned to challenge.

**Tips: LIGHTNINGUPOURDAYS**

**15.00 Betfair Swinley Handicap Chase**

JOYEUX MACHIN was leading the Great Yorkshire Chase before an unfortunate fall but remains on a favorable mark. Having done well in a high-quality handicap hurdle at this meeting last year, he is expected to perform strongly.

**Tips: JOYEUX MACHIN**

**15.35 Betfair Ascot Chase**

JONBON aims to extend his outstanding record with another Grade 1 victory. Consistently placing in the top two, he secured the Clarence House Chase at this course and appears ready for his first stamina test, supported by his previous success over longer distances.

**Tips: JONBON**

**16.10 Betfair Handicap Hurdle**

DIAMATISTE shows promise with strong form in similar conditions and a bold second-place finish last time out. Suited for this race, he should contend well and is likely to place.

**Tips: DIAMATISTE**