Racing’s up-and-coming star Constitution Hill makes his eagerly-awaited return within the Coral Hurdle at Ascot this afternoon, stay on Sky Sports Racing.
2.40 Ascot – Constitution Hill checks Champion Hurdle credentials
Nicky Henderson’s star hurdler Constitution Hill will look to reinforce his Champion Hurdle hopes with victory within the Grade Two Coral Ascot Hurdle (2:40).
The five-year-old takes on 5 rivals in his first step exterior of novice firm, and is already as brief as 5/4 for the Cheltenham Festival hurdling showpiece subsequent March.
The probably challenger is Brewin’upastorm for Olly Murphy, who has some elegant kind within the e-book though he blundered when favourite at Aintree two weeks in the past.
Gary Moore’s enigmatic dual-purpose horse Goshen additionally traces up after a poor run over fences final outing at this observe.
2.05 Ascot – L’Homme Presse on first step to Gold Cup
Venetia Williams’ Group One winner L’Homme Presse will make his first step in the direction of the Cheltenham Gold Cup in his seasonal comeback within the Grade Two Chanelle Pharma 1965 Chase (2:05).
L’Homme Presse was spectacular final season with a file of six wins in seven begins, together with victory within the Brown Advisory’ Novices Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
The street again to that assembly begins right here, though proprietor Andy Edwards has warned that his gelding may not be 100 per cent for the outing.
The contenders in opposition embrace Paul Nicholls’ Saint Calvados, who’s now owned and ridden by David Maxwell.
3.15 Ascot – Arkle hero concedes weight all-round
Last 12 months’s Arkle winner Edwardstone will bid to hold a lofty weight to victory within the Jim Barry Wines Hurst Park Handicap Chase (3:15), in what will likely be his first attempt exterior of novice firm over fences for Alan King.
It can be a wonderful efficiency from the eight-year-old to defy a mark of 161, who was pulled out of the Shloer Chase final weekend at Cheltenham as a result of floor.
Boothill is one to notice from the Harry Fry yard and appears to be on the enhance, while Thyme White received over the course and distance final month for Paul Nicholls.
You cannot low cost Frero Banbou with doubtless tender floor for Venetia Williams in addition to Third Time Lucki out of the Dan Skelton yard.
Watch each race from Ascot, Lingfield and Wolverhampton stay on Sky Sports Racing on Saturday, November 19.
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