More to follow later.
2:25 Ascot
CLASSIC KING– 3/4 Pt EW @ 11/1 Lads boost 4 places, 10/1 4 places generally
MOVE IT LIKE MINNIE – 1/2 Pt EW @ 16/1 Lads & Hills boost 4 places, 14/1 4 places generally (drifting so may get BOG and bigger later)
Another smooth traveller, fairly bolted up on his handicap hurdle debut yet faces just a 5lb rise which looks very lenient. The trainer is in excellent form (2 from last 3) and teams up brilliantly with Rex Dingle (rode last time which I like). In fact, in the past 5 years they have teamed up just 10 times in handicap hurdles, gaining a stunning 4 winners, 6 placers! Could have a lot more to offer in this sphere and should go very well.
I will throw in Move It Like Minnie also as I cannot see how he finishes out of the frame and could cause a surprise. He loves this course and is fully 8lbs better off for a staying on well 4 length beating by the favourite who shoulders top weight! Gets on well with the jockey and I can see another good run coming from the foot of the weights.