Ascot
2.45 Raya Star is improving rapidly and could spring a surprise but I think Oscar Whisky will take some beating.
3.20 Champion Court was a very consistent performer last season and looks the sort to improve again.
Gowran Park
2.35 Hidden Cyclone is a promising sort and should win this.
3.10 Aupcharlie has always looked a chaser in the making and can get his campaign off to a winning start here.
Haydock
12.20 Balder Succes should come on for his 3rd at Wincanton earlier this month and looks the pick of this small field.
12.55 If Ile de Re can translate his flat form to hurdles he would be very hard to beat but he was disappointing at Ascot last time.
2.00 Lie Forrit needs to put a disappointing run at Kelso behind him but is worth another chance.
3.05 With Kauto Star now retired Long Run can go one better than his second place in this race last season.
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