Sky Sports activities Racing has high class leaping motion from Ascot plus all-weather racing from Wolverhampton and Newcastle and a global flare with a Listed contest at Fontainebleau
2.45 Ascot – Unbeaten Golden Ace faces Blueking d’Oroux
The Howden Ascot Hurdle appears to be a fantastic contest as Golden Ace faces Blueking d’Oroux (2.45).
Jeremy Scott’s star mare Golden Ace is unbeaten in 4 begins over obstacles together with when the Grade 2 Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle in March. This supplied her coach and jockey with a primary Cheltenham Pageant success, and she will be able to go shut as she receives weight all-round.
Blueking D’Oroux claimed this race 12-months in the past earlier than struggling to land a blow in high firm. Again at a monitor he enjoys, this five-year-old ought to have extra to provide this season and will take some beating underneath Harry Cobden.
Thunder Rock reverts to hurdles right here after struggling at Aintree final day out over greater hurdles within the William Hill Bowl Chase. He must bounce again.
1.30 Ascot – Pic D’Orhy bids to go back-to-back
Pic D’Orhy bids to go two years on the bounce within the Grade 2 CopyBet 1965 Chase (1.30).
Paul Nicholl’s course and distance winner appears a category above his rivals and is fancied to observe up final yr’s success earlier than heading again into Grade 1 firm. Now a nine-year-old, he should concede upwards of 3lb and has undergone a wind operation since pulling up at Aintree within the spring.
The veteran Dashel Drasher has an exquisite file at this venue, and he charges an enchanting contender as he switches again to fences for the primary time since 2022.
The ultimate one to notice is the Grade 1 Henry VIII winner Le Patron, who would wish some rain however is greater than able to higher over fences.
6.55 Wolverhampton – Brewing and Mums Tipple contest aggressive handicap
Brewing and Mums Tipple headline in the Keep Secure Gamers With BetMGM Handicap (6.55).
William Haggas’ cost tops the weights however he has a brilliant file on the all-weather floor. He nevertheless might want to construct on a barely disappointing effort at Kempton final time.
Mums Tipple completed simply behind Brewing at Kempton on the final day however he will probably be anticipated to strip fitter for that first begin since July.
Richard Spencer’s Run Boy Run scored properly at Southwell las day out and that 5lb penalty appears truthful. This distance is thought to swimsuit.
Better of the remaining
The remainder of Ascot’s card offers a mouth-watering collection of aggressive clashes with the 1.25 that includes Kloth Of Utopia an eye-catcher in JP McManus’ silks, the Berkshire Nationwide at 2.05pm having Kitty’s Mild and Beauport function in addition to Spring Gale representing Daly and Cobden within the 3.50pm.
At Newcastle within the 4.40pm So Darn Sizzling is notable as he appeared helpful on the final day at Doncaster.
Whereas in oversees motion at Fontainbleu Ralph Beckett and Andrew Balding goal the 1.15 with Queen Of Mougins and Run Away in flip, the 1.50 is a Listed race once more with entries from Beckett and Ryan Phillipart De Foy.
Watch each race from Ascot, Newcastle and Wolverhampton dwell on Sky Sports activities Racing on Saturday November 23.
