1:00 Ascot Tips

The Jukebox Kid appeared to run out of stamina over slightly further at Cheltenham last time when dropping to 4th place on the run-in. But Ben Pauling's horses are running well, and the horse could bounce back with another win at Ascot.

In d'Or won this last year, but although considerably heavier now, he did return from the break last month to a decent third. I would always expect more when second up after a break.

A tricky card at Ascot, but a chance taken here on Laganhill, who lugged a big weight on his first run over 3m last time. He was well beaten into 2nd, but a horse 11L third has run with credit since. Whilst the winner pulled up since, that can be forgiven as he was dismounted and clearly had an issue. He’s got chase form to turn around with Jukebox Kid, but does get a fair 8 lb swing in the weights. Henry Daly is 6/11 for a place in handicap chases here in the last five years, so I wouldn’t send one her without an each-way chance in general, and the horse shouldn’t mind the dig in the ground. In a tight race, he looks worth a chance.

Over these types of obstacles Kap Vert looks seriously underrated. Has done nothing wrong recently and remains consistent. Should run very well, barring accidents.

Won last time out at Sandown. A rise of 4 lbs should be no bother to him. The second that day, New Order, since ran a gallant third in a 0-150 race at Cheltenham, beaten only 1.75 lengths. The fourth, Ideal Des Bordes, finished second next time out at Newbury in a 0-145. Java Point, who was fifth that day, dropped to Hunter Chase company and won. The form looks really strong, with In d'Or challenging once again for honours; he would be the danger.

The 7-year-old has proven to be a skilled and forward-moving horse over this distance, especially in handicap chases. He performs well on both good and soft ground, showcasing his adaptability. Having won 2 out of his last 3 races since the introduction of a visor, his performance has notably improved, highlighted by a significant C&D victory. The odds of 16/1 present excellent value for an each-way bet.

Minella Blueway won two back in Feb/Mar in C3 then C2 but has not returned from the break well, with the best run being last month when a distant third in C2. I am putting my hopes on the drop back to C3 to see some improvement EW

Venetia Williams had a new chaser that defied the odds and placed at a big price earlier in the week. I think Chavez could run a better race than this price suggests for new connections.