AscotSat, February 15, 2025

13:1517 runners
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15:37 Ascot

Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) (Gbb Race)

C1 | 5+

Winner GBP £99,662 - 6 runners

2m 5f 8y

Going: Good

Surface: T

Race Tip

This looks to concern three. PIC D'ORHY (6) is the only other out of the trio that will not have the Cheltenham Festival on his agenda and this will be his "Cup Final" as such. The Paul Nicholls trained contender received a fine front-running ride winning this twelve months ago and can retain his crown after a smooth reappearance success in the 1965 Chase during November. L'HOMME PRESSE (4) finished runner-up to the main selection last year and could be the biggest threat once more after his victory in the 3m1f G2 Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham. CORBETTS CROSS (2) has to be considered despite performing below-par when sixth attempting the G1 King George VI Chase in December. BLUE LORD (1) heads the remainder.