Ascot
14:05
THE CHANELLE PHARMA 1965 STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) (CL 1) 2m5f
Top novice chase L’HOMME PRESSE (4) returns to action following a superb couple of Grade One successes last term. Well placed to return to winning ways on figures. HITMAN (5) is likely to prove a strong rival after a determined neck second in an Aintree Grade Two chase over 2m 4f. A key runner with fitness on side. SAINT CALVADOS (1) needs to improve on the bare figures but is talented. Not entirely ruled out. DO YOUR JOB (3) has minor place hope if sufficient rain falls which looking at the early forecast is very possible. A great race ahead.
14:40
THE CORAL HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The Ascot Hurdle Race) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) (CL 1) 2m31⁄2f
CONSTITUTION HILL (2) concluded last campaign’s unbeaten record with a scintillating 22L demonstration in the G1 Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m. Expected to take this rise in trip in his stride for a top stable, he is the one to beat without a shadow of doubt. BREWIN’UPASTORM (3) could be the one to give the selection the most to consider if able to atone for a mishap when a strong favourite at Aintree. The enigmatic six-time hurdle scorer GOSHEN (1) would be dangerous to rule out if granted an easy lead while FOR PLEASURE (4) has minor place appeal.
15:15
THE GERARD BERTRAND HURST PARK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) (CL 2) 2m1f
Dual Grade One-winning chaser EDWARDSTONE (1) makes his eagerly awaited return after a fine second at Aintree over 2m. The talented type who is likely to play a pivotal role at the business end. BOOTHILL (7) took care of a small field to win easily on second chase run at Newton Abbot. Huge claims with an unexposed record over fences. THYME WHITE (3) is a course and distance scorer who demands maximum respect. SO SCOTTISH (9) has raced prominently in both winning starts over fences. Key player on handicap debut over fences.
