It is Ascot Chase day! Pic D’Orhy, L’Homme Presse and Corbetts Cross line up within the huge one from East Berkshire – stay on Sky Sports activities Racing at 3.37pm…

3.37 Ascot – Pic D’Orhy faces Corbetts Cross and L’Homme Presse in G1 Ascot Chase

Final 12 months’s entrance two renew their rivalry in a cracking version of this Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase at Ascot.

Pic D’Orhy proved too good for L’Homme Presse when making all for a decisive success 12 months in the past and this course specialist might show arduous to cross once more below Harry Cobden.

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L’Homme Presse returned to successful methods when seeing off Pic D’Orhy’s stablemate Stage Star within the Cotswold Chase over just a little additional however could battle to realize his revenge over this course and distance.

The Emmet Mullins-trained Corbetts Cross is an enchanting contender as he warms up for a attainable Cheltenham Gold Cup bid subsequent month. The eight-year-old had some glorious kind as a novice together with when successful the Nationwide Hunt Chase. His newest sixth within the King George at Christmas was a strong effort and he has apparent claims on official rankings.

Le Patron is value a point out as he heads up in school for Gary and Josh Moore.

1.50 Ascot – Jingko Blue headlines Reynoldstown

This Grade 2 Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase sees a conflict between two extremely promising chasers.

Jingko Blue is unbeaten over fences having landed each begins up to now at Uttoxeter and Windsor. Novicey over his fences on his final begin, Nicky Henderson will probably be hoping he can construct on that and make it 3-3 below Nico de Boinville.

The Altering Man strikes into Graded firm having completed runner-up in a trio of handicap chases this season and should need to accept third.

2.25 Ascot – Victtorino and Threeunderthrufive headline

An excellent betting warmth sees 11 head to publish for this helpful Betfair Swinley Handicap Chase.

Venetia Williams has dominated at Ascot this season successful with six of her 9 runners and Victtorino will probably be standard right here. A lovely winner of Silver Cup over this course and distance in December, he might have extra to provide below this 3lb penalty.

Final 12 months’s winner Threeunderthrufive charges a chief menace as he tops the weights below Harry Cobden. An excellent floor lover, no rain can be a bonus, and he appears an each-way participant.

Of the others, Lucy Wadham’s Terresita impressed when scoring right here final month and a 6lb rise appears honest. Hasthing warrants respect as he seeks a hat-trick on this step up in grade having received at Windsor the final twice.

Better of the remainder

A top-class renewal of the Betfair Trade Handicap Hurdle at Ascot (2.25pm) sees course and distance winner Altobelli conflict with Joyeux Machin. Patriotik is just not one to rule out for the Evan and Isabel Williams mixture, having chased residence Crimson Dust Street at Aintree on Boxing Day.

Earlier on the cardboard, latest winners Blue Hop and Jilajone maintain respectable each-way probabilities within the Greatest Odds On The Betfair Trade Handicap Hurdle the place Bective Abbey tops the billing for Nico de Boinville and Nicky Henderson.

Harry Fry appears to carry the aces within the the closing 4.45pm Betfair Mares’ Open Nationwide Hunt Flat Race, with Simply A Heartbeat most popular to Neon Madonna of his runners. The Crockermoor Farm handler took this race with Anno Energy final time period and will probably be assured once more this 12 months, regardless of the presence of the Skeltons’ Belle Le Grand.

At Southwell, Piperstown appears for the four-timer within the 4.05pm £30 In Free Bets With BetUK Novice Jockeys’ Handicap for Kevin Frost and will probably be effectively fancied regardless of the 5lb penalty. Additionally in search of a quartet of wins on the bounce is Gaiety Musical within the 5.40pm BetMGM: It is Showtime Fillies’ Handicap. This daughter of Gregorian should additionally shoulder a 5lb penalty, and be cautious of the problem posed by Enola Gray. Oisin Orr will get the trip on Init Collectively within the BetUK. It is The place The UK Bets Handicap at 7.40pm, chasing a whopping 5 consecutive victories for Tony Carroll, who is working at a 19 per cent strike fee up to now in 2025.

One other within the hunt for 5 in a row is Excessive Court docket Decide, who reappears for James Owen within the Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Handicap at 4.55pm. Partnered as soon as once more by Hector Crouch, this five-year-old may very well be challenged by Present No Concern who ran effectively in second the final day over course and distance.

Lord Capulet – a half-brother to Rosallion – headlines the 5.25pm maiden stakes contest at Newcastle.