Saturday 11 May · Ascot, England
16:00 Tote Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap)
- Distance
- 0m 7f 0y
- Going
- Good to Soft
- Class
- 2
- Prize
- GBP 105000
- Runners
- 26
Race preview
Ripp Orf landed this race 12 months ago and he went on to win again over C&D off a mark just 2lb lower than this in September. The five-year-old ran well in the Lincoln on his return but failed to fire in the Spring Cup last time out, although it is far too soon to be writing him off. Kynren is a consistent performer who will be hard to keep out of the frame but he may find one or two too good once again. With that in mind, the preference is for CAPE BYRON, who was only just beaten by Ripp Orf over C&D in September and he is 3lb better off with that rival for a half-length defeat today. The son of Shamardal didn't like the soft ground in the Challenge Cup over this track and trip last time out and he merits the utmost respect as long as the rain stays away. Others to consider are Blue Mist, Glorious Journey and Presidential.