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SINGLEFARMPAYMENT (3.00) has been knocking at the door and deserves to win a nice prize. He can finally get his head in front at Ascot today. Ascot – A very but that is not competitive out of the question and he is handicap and last year’s winner feared. There is little
is one for the to choose between the short list despite his fall last tough-as-teak time. was a who was runner-up 12 months wide-margin winner at ago, and the enigmatic Sandown but has been hit hard and both by the handicapper while can make their presence felt. Doncaster scorer
remains of interest off Haydock – The his new mark. However, step up in trip
is worth brought about improvement considering off his low weight. from Full Irish, who romped His last two performances read home at Lingfield. He looks the well in the context of this race type to progress again but and he has slipped to a rating is 2lb lower than when last suggested. He faces a tough successful. task off top weight but is best
when able to dominate and Haydock may get an uncontested lead. – Difficult to oppose He has already shown he can
after his handle this track and effortless victory over course conditions. The 2014 winner, and distance last month. He has a long faces similar conditions and absence to overcome but is has the very capable James weighted to go close if fit. Bowen taking 5lb off his back.
has some decent Ascot – Last placed form but has never won year’s winner over hurdles and returned to looks the one for the forecast. something like his best when He will welcome the drop third in Newbury’s Ladbrokes back in trip. Trophy and on that evidence
has to be considered. Ascot – Last year’s winner (pictured below left) fell three
was fences out in that same event a tad disappointing at Newbury when being pushed along but still looks the but had come into the race on one to beat. Over the last good terms with himself after couple of seasons JP a second at Cheltenham. McManus’ star has climbed the He is worth another chance. ranks to become one of the may prove leading staying hurdlers and 10 the best of Nicky Henderson’s victories from his last 12 starts pair and his sound jumping speaks for itself. Further means he cannot be ruled out improvement is needed from of the equation. Nicky Henderson’s Ascot – Barry Geraghty, who is retained by the owner, has chosen over
That may be a tip in itself but Bleu Et Rouge ran a shocker on his return and the latter is preferred after his Newbury second. The hat-trick-seeking has won two very competitive handicaps, including the Greatwood Hurdle, but will do well to defy top weight and
gets the nod. He was progressive last season, winning twice for his present yard and looked even better when scoring on his Chepstow comeback. He may have more to offer.