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Today Ascot 3:50 Jelski partners Sam Twiston-Davies

Two to Haydock and one to Ascot today.

HAYDOCK
1.50 - Mr Antolini had a good season last term winning two and taking second in two from four races. This included the Imperial Cup win at Sandown for which he received a 6lb rise to 136. He was up a further two pounds for his seasonal debut at Cheltenham in October, finishing a close up 5th of 20. Since his races last year were all on soft or heavy ground and shorter trips, this latest run up to 2m 5f on good ground, was particularly pleasing. Today’s 2m 3f on good should really suit and we are very hopeful. Jamie Bargary rides.

3.00 - Bristol De Mai won this race last season by a huge margin from a mark of 160 on heavy ground, but was also given a huge rise to 173 for the King George at Kempton. Comes into this more leniently treated on 165, but with the faster ground this year, will need to find a bit more. Though he’s only raced on this ground a few times in his career, he can very much feature following his second on good to soft at Aintree in April behind today’s likely favourite. Goes well fresh and a good run expected, Daryl Jacob in the saddle.

ASCOT
3.50 - Jelski makes his racecourse debut in the 1m 7+f bumper, a horse we’ve been looking forward to seeing on the track. Has shown up well at home and should go very well. Sam Twiston-Davies rides. Latest winner Al Dancer (30/100), Ffos Las, 23rd November.