Joe Tizzard: “I am sure Cue Card will be in the mix”

He has to have a big chance and I am sure he will be in the mix.

12.40 Ascot – Rockpoint

He is only a baby but he ran well a few weeks ago in a novice hurdle.

This looks a hot race. It is a good track to learn his job.

I expect him to be pushing into the placings.

1.15 Ascot – Molineaux

We think he is off a mark now where he is well handicapped.

He has not really shown much so far this season. He was too keen at Warwick first time and ultimately needed the run.

I thought he would win at Wincanton where he was looking good turning for home and then he didn’t pick up.

I think the track will suit him at Ascot. Hopefully we will see a good performance in this.

2.25 Ascot – Quite By Chance

He won this race 12 months ago. He was very consistent last year. He loves it around Ascot and wants good ground.

I expect a big run. He is handicapped according to his form so there is nothing to hide with him.

3.35 Ascot – Ultragold and Fourth Act

Ultragold won the Topham last season. He stayed the trip really well.

He was bought to be a three miler. Tomorrow is a fact finding mission to see if he does get the trip.

We thought if we are going to do it, let’s try him in a 100k race rather than anything else.

He is still progressing and the next plan will be Becher Chase if he gets the trip.

Fourth Act gets in off a lovely small weight. He was fourth last year. There is a big run in him but he just needs a bit of luck.

He runs well fresh and we fancy him to win one of these handicaps this season.

Joe