The feature Good Luck Hollie In Spoty Silver Handicap Chase (Ascot 15:00) revolves around The Conditional reproducing his fine effort last time out in the Ladbrokes Trophy – a race in which he travelled supremely well.
It will be hard to keep him out of the frame for Saturday, but at a bigger price, 11/2 shot Quarenta looks the bet. The eight-year-old used to be something of a quirky customer, but he has turned the corner judged on a victory over course and distance last time where it seemed he had finally go his act together over fences.
That was his first outing of the season in soft conditions, so he should improve again despite the 5lb rise in the weights. He likes soft ground, and he will certainly get that on Saturday.
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