Last time out Sir Argus (started 4/11 fav) quickly caught up with the leader and took over the lead before the second obstacle, although he made a mistake and briefly lost the lead. He also made a mistake at the fourth last obstacle but managed to regain control and pulled away, ridden confidently before the…

Hickory was positioned among the leading group of runners and made a steady progress towards the front from a wide position, approximately 2 furlongs away from the finish line. Jockey Daniel Muscott then urged the horse to take the lead as they entered the final furlong and he was able to do so comfortably, with…

Last time out Instit took the lead early on and was 5 lengths ahead by the halfway mark. However, the lead began to shrink before reaching the third obstacle. The jockey urged the mare on and managed to regain a comfortable lead after jumping over the second last obstacle. She was then ridden hard all…

Last time out Sa Fureur was positioned behind the leader initially, then dropped to third place after the sixth obstacle. By the time they approached the eighth obstacle, he had moved up to fourth position. He made a move before the third last obstacle and advanced to second place after clearing it. He then challenged…

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Shishkin won the Betfair Ascot Chase by 16 lengths after being given a wind op, fitted with a tongue tie and stepping up in trip by around five furlongs. His performance was similar to the one he produced when beating Energumene in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot last January and has seen him regain…