AscotFri, December 19, 2025

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13:15 Ascot

Howden Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)

C3 | 4+

Winner GBP £8,169 - 12 runners

2m 5f 146y

Going: Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

CRYSTAL ISLAND (3) opened his account on debut nine months ago scoring a point to point at Rathcannon. Joins the Nicky Henderson stable for big money and looks set for a bright future. GAELIC PRIDE (7) has returned in sound form this campaign. Placed retuning in a maiden hurdle at Fontwell Park then finished second last time at Cheltenham. Certainly worth including. BIG TICKET (1) is a previous point winner who finished second last start beaten 2L at this track. Hard to leave out. DIG DEEP (5) made a promising start to his career placing on debut. Well fancied subsequently at Warwick when second. Interesting.