Dan Skelton's L'EAU DU SUD made great strides over fences as a novice last season, winning four times and also coming in fourth in the Arkle, and he is fancied to garner another victory dropped to handicap company for his seasonal return. Henry de Bromhead's Special Cadeau is feared most on the back of a resurgent Roscommon second, although plenty of others also make appeal, notably General Medrano, Shakeyatailfeather and Sans Bruit. Last year's winner Martator completes the shortlist.
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About The Selections
Andy Stephens
L'eau Du Sud One of the best 2m novice chasers last term who looks on a fair mark. Has to give weight to the bulk of his rivals but can prove equal to the task
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Smart Stats
5
Martator
2 Venetia Williams's number of winners in past 10 runnings.
11/2
3
Sans Bruit
2 Paul Nicholls's number of winners in past 10 runnings.
11/1
3
Sans Bruit
20% Paul Nicholls's strike rate at ASCOT since the start of the 2021/22 season
11/1
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: This could develop into a sprint for home, and Sans Bruit could be well placed to capitalise: Of the better-fancied horses, Boothill is most likely to be ridden furthest from the pace.
Individual Price Hint: Issar D'airy traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP twice and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 3 of its last 5 starts: Gabriel's Getaway traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 2 of its last 3 starts.