14:40 Ascot

Saturday 22 November 2025

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Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Ascot Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 4m 40.99s

Crambo^t²⁰⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: J J Burke| T: F O'Brien| OR: 156| CD

28/1

Won last 2 renewals of the Long Walk at this course but was disappointing when last seen at Punchestown in May and is likely to find this trip on the sharp side.

Form: 98/15F7-

Gwennie May Boy²¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: K Brogan| T: O Murphy| OR: 148

80/1

Posted career best when landing Rendlesham Hurdle for Dan Skelton at Haydock in February. Asked a big question on debut for new yard here, however, and is another who would prefer a longer trip

Form: F35196-

Potters Charm²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 145| BF

9/1

Bumper winner who made a fine transition to hurdling last term, winning first 4 starts including a Grade 1 at Aintree (17f) in December. Exited early on return at Wetherby 3 weeks ago but must enter calculations here.

Form: 11125-F

Altobelli^t,p²³¹

9/1

Took his form to a new level last term, landing a brace of C&D handicaps during the winter. Disappointed over longer trip in better grade at Aintree subsequently but a better showing is expected back at this venue on return to action. Had wind operation.

Form: 30/2118-

Celtic Dino⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Dylan Johnston| T: S Thomas| OR: 144| C

2/1

Useful novice last year and started this season with a bang when winning the Welsh Champion Hurdle (handicap) at Chepstow last month, scoring by 2¼ lengths from dual subsequent winner Alexei. Clearly didn't lack for fitness that day but no surprise to see this 6-y-o improve again.

Form: 11433-1

Winter Fog²¹

Age: 11| Weight: 11-0| J: H Cobden| T: W P Mullins| OR: 148| D

28/1

Made the frame in several Grade 1s last season, albeit without threatening to land a real blow in any of the races in question. Ran respectably at Wetherby latest but looks up against it again here.

Form: 334-504

Kateira²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: Tristan Durrell| T: D Skelton| OR: 145

14/1

Useful hurdler who made the most of good opportunity (sole rival amiss) when winning 2-runner listed Mares' Hurdle at Wetherby (16f, good, 2/1) on return 21 days ago. Clearly has more on her plate here but the step back up in trip is a plus and she has proven fitness on her side.

Form: 1/3152-1

Wodhooh²³³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: Danny Gilligan| T: G Elliott| OR: 154

6/5

Smart hurdler who progressed again last term, winning Martin Pipe at Cheltenham Festival before creditable 2¾ lengths second of 6 to Lossiemouth in Aintree Hurdle (20f, good, 17/2) when last seen in April. Mares allowance sees her receive weight all round here and she holds obvious claims.

Form: 111/112-

Non-Runners

Nemean Lion²⁵⁴

Weight: 11-6| Age: 8

T: Kerry Lee J: C O'Farrell

Forecasts

Wodhooh (6/5), Celtic Dino (2/1), Potters Charm (9/1), Altobelli (9/1), Kateira (14/1), Nemean Lion (14/1), Winter Fog (28/1), Crambo (28/1), Gwennie May Boy (80/1)

WODHOOH may have lost her unbeaten record behind Lossiemouth at Aintree on her final start last season but enhanced her growing reputation and will be a tough nut to crack here. Celtic Dino beat the subsequent Greatwood winner Alexei comfortably on his return and could prove most troublesome, whilst dual course winner Altobelli can also play a part.