15:00 Ascot

Saturday 19 February 2022

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Dingley's Promise Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:00 | Winning time: 5m 2.70s

Easysland^p,t¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: K Brogan⁽³⁾| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 144

66/1

Top notch on cross-country scene, including Cheltenham Festival win in 2020. However, shaped with no conspicuous encouragement back over hurdles after 11 months off at Sandown 2 weeks ago.

Form: 111/42-P

Christopher Wood⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Harry Bannister| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 141

16/1

Has dropped to a handy mark and returned to form when finding only Tommy's Oscar too good at Musselburgh (15.6f) 49 days ago. Has left Paul Nicholls but another good run likely.

Form: 82-3462

Ballybegg^b⁵⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Daire James McConville⁽¹⁰⁾| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 135

7/1

Proved disappointing on 2 stabs as a chaser, but was perked up no end by first-time blinkers when making all back over hurdles at Uttoxeter last time. Had a hard race but has had time to get over it.

Form: 119-PP1

Reserve Tank²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: Brendan Powell| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 135

33/1

Useful hurdler/chaser who was in the process of running well when falling at Stratford in October. However, has run poorly both starts since, including back over hurdles last time.

Form: P-52FP8

Cap Du Mathan^t⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 132| D

11/2

Low-mileage 7-y-o who improved further to make a winning handicap debut after 2 years off at Taunton (19f) 40 days ago, driven clear. Open to further progress and one for the shortlist.

Form: 26331/1

Straw Fan Jack^p1⁷⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: Sean Houlihan| T: Sheila Lewis| OR: 131

18/1

Likeable sort who quickly bounced back from a poor run when sixth of 13 in 2m4f handicap at Aintree (heavy) 77 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Each-way claims.

Form: 126-206

Good Risk At All²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: S Thomas| OR: 127| BF

6/4

Smart in bumpers, winning a brace of listed events. Runner-up all 3 starts over hurdles this term, shaping best when just failing on handicap debut at Warwick. More to come now upped in trip.

Form: 211-222

Zacony Rebel³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: James Bowen| T: T Lawes| OR: 127

4/1

Lightly-raced ex-pointer who has impressed in landing a brace of novice hurdles either side of a creditable effort in a 2m Huntingdon handicap. Looks interesting on first try at this trip.

Form: F7/5-121

Lucky One³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Lorcan Williams| T: D Skelton| OR: 127

40/1

Free-going front runner who ended his time with Paul Nicholls on a low note and has shown little both starts for new yard this season. Others preferred despite tumbling mark.

Form: 315F-97

Piccadilly Lilly²⁷²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-4| J: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen| T: A King| OR: 122

12/1

Is a well related, lightly-raced winner over hurdles in France, so looks an interesting runner on first start for Alan King. Market should be useful.

Form: F1-3

Small Bad Bob¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-3| J: James Best| T: P Henderson| OR: 121| D

33/1

Landed a third victory of the season in 7-runner handicap at Fontwell (19.2f, soft) 12 days ago, rallying to lead run-in. Looks vulnerable from 4 lb higher in a much stronger race.

Form: 190521

Non-Runners

Highway One O Two³⁵

Weight: 11-1| Age: 7

T: C Gordon J: Tom Cannon

Shantou Express⁷¹

Weight: 10-10| Age: 7

T: K Bailey & M Nicholls J: David Bass

Forecasts

Good Risk At All (6/4), Zacony Rebel (4/1), Cap Du Mathan (11/2), Ballybegg (7/1), Highway One O Two (10/1), Piccadilly Lilly (12/1), Christopher Wood (16/1), Straw Fan Jack (18/1), Small Bad Bob (33/1), Reserve Tank (33/1), Shantou Express (33/1), Lucky One (40/1), Easysland (66/1)

GOOD RISK AT ALL shaped best when just failing on his handicap debut at Warwick and is a very well treated smart prospect. This longer trip will suit and he makes plenty of appeal. Zacony Rebel has returned a much-improved model this season and it's highly likely he has more to offer again himself now his stamina is drawn out further. Cap du Mathan impressed at Taunton and can't be ruled out.