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Ascot – DUSTIN DES MOTTES
had some useful form in France, winning over hurdles and fences, and made a satisfactory British debut at Newbury behind runaway winner Knocknanuss. He will be fitter and more streetwise today and can collect in a small but select novices’ handicap chase. is a big danger while the Venetia Williams stable is beginning to hit form and cannot be discounted.
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Southwell – MATTERHORN
won with real authority at Lingfield last week and can defy a 6lb penalty at Southwell. Mark Johnston’s yard has been ticking along on the all-weather but Matterhorn looks one of his more progressive types. This is his Fibresand debut but he has handled the sand well at Lingfield, Newcastle and Chelmsford so far.
looks the main danger although he is taking a huge drop in trip.
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Ascot – VINNDICATION
is unbeaten in five starts under rules for Kim Bailey and can come out on top in a cracking renewal of the Grade Two Noel Novices’ Chase. He won well at Carlisle where he took a while to warm up. His novice hurdle victories over Western Ryder and Champ look excellent form and he looks tailor-made for the bigger obstacles.
and make this a race to savour.