GB - Ascot - Race 3

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

21.1f

Group 2 Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

110.0K

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Verdict

An intriguing renewal of this contest and, with a strong pace likely, JANGO BAIE could be the answer. He wouldn't have won the Arkle had the favourite Majborough not underperformed, but he did remarkably well to emerge on top that day, all things considered, and he backed that up when third at Aintree on his final run of last season. If Il Est Francais brings his A-game he will be a big threat, while Pic d'Orhy must be feared in his bid to win this again and Gidleigh Park also merits respect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Smart novice hurdler and quickly made up into a better chaser last term, the highlight being his power-packed finish to land the 2m Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival. Solid third back at 2½m in the Manifesto at Aintree when last seen in April (since undergone a wind op) and he's a big player. 1st Pick 4 Jango Baie (Fr) Jockey: Nico De Boinville Trainer: Nicky Henderson J: Nico De Boinville T: Nicky Henderson	96	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Smart novice hurdler and quickly made up into a better chaser last term, the highlight being his power-packed finish to land the 2m Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival. Solid third back at 2½m in the Manifesto at Aintree when last seen in April (since undergone a wind op) and he's a big player.
5	Bold-jumping front runner who landed the Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day 2023. Runner-up in the King George at the same meeting 12 months later and while there were also some low points last term, he will take some stopping if at his best on this first run since rejoining the Tom George yard. 2nd Pick 5 Il Est Francais (Fr) Jockey: James Reveley Trainer: Tom George J: James Reveley T: Tom George	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Bold-jumping front runner who landed the Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day 2023. Runner-up in the King George at the same meeting 12 months later and while there were also some low points last term, he will take some stopping if at his best on this first run since rejoining the Tom George yard.
2	High-class chaser who has landed the last 2 runnings of this and enhanced his impressive record round here when readily making all in the Betfair Ascot Chase in February. Clear of the rest when runner-up in the Charlie Hall upped to 3m on return at Wetherby and he won't go down without a fight. 3rd Pick 2 Pic D'orhy (Fr) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls	97	-	-	-	25%
Analysis High-class chaser who has landed the last 2 runnings of this and enhanced his impressive record round here when readily making all in the Betfair Ascot Chase in February. Clear of the rest when runner-up in the Charlie Hall upped to 3m on return at Wetherby and he won't go down without a fight.

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