Racing
12.25 Restorations UK Novices’ Hurdle
PERCY SHELLEY has been a successful Flat winner and claimed victory in her first two hurdle races before narrowly missing out at Cheltenham. With the visor back on and Harry Cobden riding, she should be competitive. ETNA BLANCO and OFF THE JURY also present strong potential.
Tips: PERCY SHELLEY, ETNA BLANCO & OFF THE JURY
12.55 Get Your Ladbrokes Free Ascot Bet Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
BOBBI WITH AN I impressed with a debut hurdle win at Wincanton and rebounded from a Doncaster disappointment with a notable fourth at Exeter. She is expected to excel over a longer distance. Note the hat-trick pursuing SPIT SPOT and the returning PRESENTING DOY in this competitive race.
Tips: BOBBI WITH AN I, SPIT SPOT & PRESENTING DOY
13.30 Ladbrokes 1965 Chase (Grade 2)
GIDLEIGH PARK has shown top-class form when at his best, notably defeating Aintree Grade 1 winner Caldwell Potter at Windsor in a Grade 2 event. Harry Fry’s star, after finishing second in a Grade 1 at Aintree, is anticipated to win on his return. JANGO BAIE will be a backup.
Tips: GIDLEIGH PARK & JANGO BAIE
14.05 Windsor Horse Rangers Berkshire National Handicap Chase
MY SILVER LINING had a successful 2022/2023 season, including a win in the Classic Chase at Warwick. Her performance was inconsistent last season, but a fourth in the Midlands National was respectable. She is expected to improve from her Fontwell comeback. Also consider the well-handicapped SNIPE, while REGARDE, ROCK MY WAY, and LARGY POET are contenders.
Tips: MY SILVER LINING, SNIPE, REGARDE, ROCK MY WAY & LARGY POET
14.40 Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2)
WODHOOH fought hard for second when losing her unbeaten status to Lossiemouth at Aintree. She is considered a key player for the Mares’ Hurdle in March at Cheltenham. Her weight allowance is a strong advantage upon her return and she has much more to offer as a five-year-old. She is expected to be hard to beat.
Tips: WODHOOH
15.15 Castello Banfi Hurst Park Handicap Chase
The Tizzard team and Brendan Powell continue their success with JPR ONE, who drops in grade. After finishing third in last season’s Haldon Gold Cup on reappearance, he is expected to perform better with first-time cheekpieces. If these have a positive effect, he is likely to excel. Last year’s winner MARTATOR is the main rival, followed by KOTMASK and GABRIEL’S GETAWAY.
Tips: JPR ONE, MARTATOR, KOTMASK & GABRIEL’S GETAWAY
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