The final Grade One before Christmas will see some of the top hurlers clash in the Long Walk at Ascot on Saturday, including Hereford, Newcastle and Wolverhampton. sky sports racing,
2.25 Ascot – Strong Leader and Wallpark Headline Grade 1 Field
last years Howden Long Walk Handicap (2.25) saw Crambo beat old favorites Paisley Park in a thrilling encounter, but Fergal O’Brien’s seven-year-old now faces an even tougher encounter 12 months later.
olly murphy’s strong leader He is seen as the new leader in this division after landing in last season’s Liverpool Hurdle and returning with victory in the long distance hurdle at Newbury last month.
wallpark, Perhaps Ireland’s next star, he has been in excellent form since July, winning four in a row, including clearing the mark of 145 at Cheltenham in October. He is stepping into graded company for the first time, but looks capable of doing better.
Crambo’s best hopes may rest on his record when fresh, but he was a long way behind the strong leader at Aintree in April.
it was the third that day Hiddenvalley Lake Whereas, for Henry de Bromhead kateira (Dan Skelton), Bluking d’Auroux (Paul Nicholls) and shoot first (Charles Byrnes) certainly cannot be ruled out. beauport, have botox And eagle fang Complete the fields.
3.00 Ascot – A clash between great chasers Trelawney and Victorino
three miles Howden Silver Cup Handicap Chase (3.00) It appears to be a competitive tournament and includes the defending champions. Victorino,
Venetia Williams’ runner weighs in just 1 pound higher than last year and, after finishing an excellent third in the Coral Gold Cup, she will be keen to follow up under Charlie Deutsch.
Kim Bailey-trained Trelawne A super seasonal re-appearance was made when Iroko was sent off to contest the Graduation Chase at Haydock and the switch was considered a major threat in the handicap company.
changing man On his last start he ran a tough race in defeat when runner-up in a rehearsal chase at Newcastle and sought a first chase success under Sam Twiston-Davies.
Victorino and Charlie Deutsch were on their way to Silver Cup success at Ascot last year
3.35 Ascot – Be Careful and See You Again Desert Anos
An extremely competitive renewal of valuable Ladbrokes Handicap Handicap (3.35) The second and third feature from Greatwood at Cheltenham last month.
Dan Skelton’s Be aware Followed home from Burdett Road when runner-up on that occasion and despite a 7 pound increase in weight this lightly raced five-year-old is favourite.
Dysart Enos Enjoyed a brilliant novice campaign, winning all three starts and running with credit behind Be Aware at Cheltenham. Hoping to improve on that experience, he should be taken seriously from this 4lb high mark.
Other notables include the Scottish Champion Hurdle winner favor and luck and Paul Nicholls’ four-year unbeaten player Cabral Du Mathan,
Dysart Enos (right) chases Burdett Road home in Greatwood
Watch every race from Ascot, Hereford, Newcastle and Wolverhampton live on Sky Sports Racing on Saturday, December 21.
