We have an exciting Saturday of racing from Ascot including the Clarence House Chase and Haydock. Graded races and big fields make for a good days racing. We will see top stars like Jonbon and fan favourite Edwardstone. Good weather means ground will stay Good to soft or improve so there is no doubt racing will go ahead. We will preview and give our predictions for each race from Ascot and Haydock.
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Ascot
Haydock
13:40 BetMGM Mares' Hurdle (Grade 2)
Hurdle Turf, Grade 2 Class 1
Distance: 1 mile 7 furlongs
Runners: 7
Going: Good to soft
1st place prize money: £34,170
Our selection for the race
To win: Kargese
Very tough mare who has never been out the top 2 in 4 grade 1s and as a juvenile. Finished behind Sir Gino and Majborough before her Punchestown win. Top class mare who will take all the beating.
14:15 bet365 Handicap Chase
Chase Turf, Handicap Class 2
Distance: 2 miles 5 furlongs
Runners: 10
Going: Good to soft
1st place prize: £52,030
Our selections for the race
To win: Martador
Beaten when going for a six timer 3 weeks ago at Kempton in Grade 2 company, progressive and consistent since last March and is also 3 out of 3 at Ascot. Ned Fox takes of a 3 pounds.
Each-way: Tedley
Good novice chaser who ran below form last time out when 3 of 3. Consistent at 2m4f and Jamie brace takes of a good 5 pounds.
14:50 BetMGM Holloway's Handicap Hurdle
Hurdle Turf, Handicap Class 2
Distance: 2 miles 3 furlongs
Runners: 14
Going: Good to soft
1st place prize: £15,609
Our selections for the race
To win: Bo Zenith
Ran an eye-catching 3rd at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago when on debut for Nicky Henderson. Low mileage and is still unexposed. Nico de Boinville prefers Doddiethegreat.
Each-way: Georgie Girl
Has ran well in mares' only handicaps this season. Won well at Warwick then followed up well at Cheltenham. Now running of a career high mark and in stiffer company but the yard are in flying form.
15:32 BetMGM Clarence House Chase (Grade 1)
Chase Turf, Grade 1 Class 1
Distance: 2 miles 1 furlongs
Runners: 4
Going: Good to soft
1st place prize: £98,473
Our selection for the race
To win: Jonbon
Currently favourite for the Cheltenham Champion Chase he's become the powerhouse in this divisions. The obvious pick but he's by far the best here unless Energumene improves on his return from injury last time.
13:55 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)
Hurdle Turf, Grade 2 Novice Class 1
Distance: 1 miles 7 furlongs
Runners: 7
Going: Soft
1st place prize: £42,713
Our selections for the race
To win: Royal Infantry
Listed bumper winner on heavy ground, then has started his hurdle career with winning both including over Course and distance. 3 pound penalty but looks the one to beat.
14:30 Sky Bet Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
Chase Turf, Grade 3 Handicap Class 1
Distance: 3 miles 1 furlongs
Runners: 8
Going: Soft
1st place prize: £56,950
Our selections for the race
To win: Mr Vango
9 year old but is very lightly raced, bolted up at Exeter last February on only his 2nd chase start. Won the London National at Sandown last month. Loads of stamina in him and only of 5 pound higher. very solid contender.
Each-way: Iwilldoit
Welsh national winner in 2021 and finished 3rd in 2024 also won the Warwick classic in 2023. Now 12 but as long as this doesn't come to soon he should be right in the mix.
15:05 Sky Bet Cheltenham Non-Runner No Bet Handicap Hurdle
Hurdle Turf, Handicap Class 3
Distance: 3 miles
Runners: 12
Going: Soft
1st place prize: £26,405
Our picks for the race
To win: Tiny Tetley
All his goof results last year where on Soft ground. Won well under a 7 pound claimer at Taunton 19 days ago. Only up 4 pounds and the soft ground will help and from a stable in super form.
Each-way: Inox Allen
Point to point winner had wind surgery after his 2 first career hurdle starts. Never dangerous when 3rd of 5 on chase debut in November. Back hurdling and unexposed at this trip.
Stable had a winner on Friday at Windsor.
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