Ascot
Tomorrow, ChaseClass 12m2f
Verdict
Verdict
The one who appeals most is NO QUESTIONS ASKED, who was sure-footed when making a winning start in this sphere over C&D last month. He subsequently improved when runner-up in what was probably a strong renewal of the 2½m John Francome at Newbury, looking for all the world that he would go on to win that Grade 2 when easing to the front at the third-last before being essentially outstayed by the winner. Steel Ally and Jax Junior are similarly promising types and are feared most in that order.
No Questions Asked
Steel Ally
Jax Junior
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. No Questions AskedJ: Ben JonesT: Ben PaulingF: 131210-12
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictPretty useful 3-time novice hurdle winner last term and barely put a foot wrong when making a winning return/chase debut over this C&D (good). Impressed with the way he travelled through the race when second in a strong-looking Newbury Grade 2 next time and his claims here are rock-solid. - 1. Steel AllyJ: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam ThomasF: 23/21P2P-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictBlotted his copybook a couple of times over hurdles last term, but was broadly progressive in that sphere and looks destined to do better still over fences judged on chase debut success in a first-time tongue strap at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) last month. Big player with improvement on the cards. - 2. Jax JuniorJ: Tom CannonT: Lucy WadhamF: 7113P1-21
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictWinner of 3 of his 5 starts following a wind op over hurdles last season, the highlight of which was a clear-cut victory in a Cheltenham novice in April. Built on chase debut second when running away with a 5-runner beginners' race at Kempton (2¼m, good to soft) and the best is surely yet to come. 
5. Push The ButtonJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark WalfordF: P20668-12- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictUseful winning hurdler for Nigel Twiston-Davies who made winning start over fences for new connections in maiden at Carlisle in October. Did little wrong when narrowly outpointed in a Wetherby handicap since and should have more to offer, but he's up against some potentially smart types here.
4. Personal AmbitionJ: Richie McLernonT: Ben PaulingF: 6/2423P-4P- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictGrade 2 hurdles winner a couple of seasons back and encouraging enough start over fences last term, including when finishing a clear second in this race 12 months ago. However, he has proved a shade disappointing since and there's little doubt that No Questions Asked is the stable first-string.- Unnamed Favourite
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