AscotFri, December 19, 2025

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13:50 Ascot

Howden Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)

C3 | 4+

Winner GBP £10,905 - 5 runners

2m 172y

Going: Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

VANDERPOEL (4) registered a solid second twenty two days ago at Lingfield. That result was on the back of a sound effort at Uttoxeter the outing before. Sure to be thereabouts again. EXCELERO (3) is a reliable performer who needed his first run of the season and then won by 9L at Warwick last time. Only needs to jump well to be right in this. STENCIL (2) returned from a layoff in the G2 November Novices Chase at Cheltenham finishing fifth. Holds ability and could play a role eased in grade. BLUEY (1) scored at Kempton Park two starts back. Did a fair job attempting latest beaten 4. 5L at Newbury. Worth giving another chance.