Lalor likely to rule at Ascot

Woollacott’s five-year-old should pay his way this winter

LALOR

is likely to go nicely in the David Brownlow Charitable Foundation “Introductory” Hurdle at Ascot.

The five-year-old is well liked by trainer Richard Woollacott, having won a Grade Two bumper at Aintree in April.

He did not do much wrong on his hurdling debut, either, beaten a short head by Onefortheroadtom in a solid race at Wincanton last month.

Though this does not look a breeze by any stretch of the imagination Lalor looks a jolly good horse who should more than pay his way this winter.

can reap the benefit of a promising seasonal reappearance to open his account for the campaign in the Waitrose Handicap Chase.

The eight-year-old, trained by Harry Fry, ran well for a long way when sixth to Go Conquer in the Sodexo Gold Cup over three miles at the Berkshire track until race fitness told in the closing stages.

He is dropped down to two miles, five furlongs for this race.

THOMAS BROWN OAK VINTAGE

at Catterick.

SELECTIONS: ASCOT: CATTERICK: DOUBLE:

Lalor. looks a worthy ally

1.00 Sternrubin, 1.30 Kildisart, 2.05 Lalor, 2.40 THOMAS BROWN (NAP), 3.15 Brandon Hill, 3.50 Don Bersy.

12.20 Romulus Du Donjon, 12.50 Oak Vintage, 1.20 Black Art, 1.50 Thumb Stone Blues, 2.25 Hello Bertie, 3.00 Valgor Du Ronceray, 3.35 Phantom Isle.

Thomas Brown and