Sky Sports Racing has top-class jumps from Ascot, as well as all-weather races from Wolverhampton and Newcastle, and an international heat with a listed contest at Fontainebleau.
2.45 Ascot – Unbeaten Golden Ace takes on Blueking d’Oroux
The Howden Ascot Hurdle looks like a great contest because Golden Ace faces Blueking d’Oroux (2.45).
Jeremy Scott’s star mare Golden Ace is unbeaten in four starts, winning over hurdles including the Grade 2 Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle in March, which gave his trainer and jockey his first success at the Cheltenham Festival, and he could come close as is getting throughout.
Blueking D’Oroux claimed this race 12 months ago before struggling to get a shot in top company. Back on the track he enjoys, the five-year-old should have more to offer this season and could win some under Harry Cobden.
Thunder Rock returns to hurdles here after struggling over bigger hurdles at Aintree last time.He should bounce back.
1.30 Ascot – Pic D’Orhy offers to go head to head
Pic D’Orhy bids go in two year jumps Grade 2 CopyBet 1965 Chase (1.30).
The Paul Nicholl course-and-distance winner is a step up from his rivals and is keen to follow up on last year’s success before returning to Grade 1 company.Now nine, he will have to shed more than 3lb and undergo wind surgery in the spring. After going up in Aintree.
The veteran Dashel Drasher has an excellent record at this venue and he rates an intriguing contender as he returns to the fences for the first time since 2022.
Last to mention is the Grade 1 Henry VIII winner the boss who will need rain but is more than capable of going over fences better.
6.55 Wolverhampton – Competitive Handicap for Brewing and Mums Tipple Competition
Brewing beer and: Mums Tipple in the title Stay safe punters with BetMGM odds (6.55).
William Haggas’ charge is well above the weights, but he has a super record on the all-weather surface, but he will have to build on a slightly disappointing effort at Kempton last time out.
Mums Tipple finished behind Brewing at Kempton on the final day but is expected to be stripped of form for his first start since July.
Richard Spencer Run Boy Run Scored a nice goal at Southwell last time and the 5lb penalty seems fair.This distance is known to be handy.
The best of the rest
The remainder of the Ascot card provides a pleasing selection of competitive clashes at 1.25. Clot of Utopian outstanding in the silks of JP McManus, having the Berkshire National at 14.05 Kitty’s Light and: Beauport feature as well Spring Gale introducing Daly and Cobden at 3.50pm.
Newcastle at 4:40 p.m So Darn Hot! Notable because he looked useful last day at Doncaster.
Overseeing action at Fontainbleu, Ralph Beckett and Andrew Balding target 1.15 Queen of the Mugins and: run away in turn, the 1.50 is again a listed race with entries from Beckett and Ryan Philippart De Foy.
Watch every race at Ascot, Newcastle and Wolverhampton on Saturday 23 November live on Sky Sports Racing.
