Racing Tips: Henderson seeks 12 from 12 for Altior

Colin Tizzard’s Fox Norton makes a welcome return after suffering a pulled tendon 13 months ago.

Paul Nicholls’ Diego Du Charmil is the third entrant (second to Altior by 19l at Kempton last month), in what will be the smallest Grade 1 field since 2014.

With Willie Mullins withdrawing last year’s champion Un De Sceaux, Altior is one of the heaviest odds-on jollys for some time, as Henderson eyes 12 wins from 12 over fences from his wonder horse.

Captain Redbeard – 3:15 Haydock

Valtor heads the betting for the Peter Marsh Handicap Chase, having run a sterling race to win at Ascot before Christmas at odds of 33/1.

But with only one of the last 10 favourites winning this race (plus a 12lb weight rise for the Nicky Henderson raider), we’re looking elsewhere. 

Much will depend on how much (if any) rain falls on the Merseyside course, but Captain Redbeard has caught our attention.

Stuart Coltherd’s charger was second in this race 12 months ago, and ran a strong third at Haydock just two months ago.

Connections would prefer a smattering of rain, but either way, this is a wide-open contest and Captain Redbeard should feature strongly.

ITV Racing tips:

1:50 Ascot – Culture De Sivola

2:05 Haydock – Mister Fisher

2:25 Ascot – Ballymoy

2:40 Haydock – Daklondike

3:00 Ascot – Jerrysback

3:15 Haydock – Captain Redbeard

3:35 Ascot – Altior (NAP)

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