Can Cue Card return to former glories in Ascot Chase?

The National favourite also tops the market here, just ahead of The Dutchman. But is he ripe for success? The nine-year-old certainly looks like one to take on at the short prices and the conditions.

He’s 9lbs higher than he was this time last year when he finished second, so that will definitely count against him.

This is also going to be a long slog in heavy-looking conditions? He’s going to be right in the mix but it seems like better bets could be out there.

The Dutchman is flying on current form, and the likes of Three Faces West, and Wild West Wind could be major players.

Value each-way bet at Wincanton?

There’s a very interesting looking renewal of the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton at 2:45.

Call Me Lord and Ch’Tibello are the main runners in this race, both currently joint-favourites.

However, much further down the odds, at a big price, Flying Tiger could be worth a small play.

He bagged a shock win at the Cheltenham Festival last year for Nick Williams in Fred Winter at 33/1.

He’s failed to reproduce that form yet, but he’s a very speedy horse, and if he gets it right, he could be right in the mix.

ITV Racing Tips

1:50 Ascot – Black Corton

2:05 Haydock – Agrapart

2:25 Ascot – Master Dee

2:45 Wincanton – Flying Tiger e/w

3:00 Ascot – La Patriote

3:15 Haydock – Yala Enki e/w

3:35 Ascot – Cue Card

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing