Ascot
2.40 Marshall Zhukov has been raised rather a lot for his win at Chepstow but there may be more to come.
3.50 Ifyouletmefinish and Chesil Beach Boy are the two I like here. I would give a slight edge to Chesil Beach Boy who may be the better handicapped of the two.
Ffos Las
1.05 Big Society put in a promising effort when runner up at Chepstow last month and can go one better here.
1.40 Prince Buster has yet to win a race but after a decent effort at Worcester this could be his opportunity.
Haydock
1.55 This is an open looking race, Gullinbursti looks the type to do well over fences and made a pleasing start when 3rd at Exeter. He likes soft ground. Knock a Hand beat Gullinbursti over hurdles last season but was a shade disappointing on his return at Chepstow. A former points winner he acts with plenty of give.
Poungach was runner up in a Grade 2 at Wincanton last time out. Super Duty was second at Carlisle on his chase debut but he jumped well and should come on for the run. This is a tricky one to call but at the odds I will take Knock a Hand.
2.30 Clondaw Kaempfer was impressive when he won at Aintree and can follow up here.
3.05 Gevrey Chamberatin is another Aintree winner that can go in again.
Picture is courtesy of the artist Sue Malkin.
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