Race cards · Fri 22 Dec
Friday 22 December · Ascot, England
15:05 Howden Noel Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Distance
- 2m 2f 175y
- Going
- Good to Soft (Good in places)
- Class
- 1
- Prize
- GBP 52000
- Runners
- 4
Race preview
DJELO takes a step up in grade following a brace of victories in handicap company at Aintree and Newbury. It was pleasing to see him back up his first success, having faced a lack of obstacles on that occasion, and this appears to be an excellent opportunity for him to continue his progression. Might I finished alone at Exeter when opening his account over the larger obstacles at the second attempt. He is likely to pose a solid threat, while Kandoo Kid appeared to need every yard of the trip to win at Newbury and he may find a test of this nature on the sharp side.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djelo | 2308-11 | Charlie Deutsch | Miss V Williams | 11 4 | 6-5 | |
| 2 | Kandoo Kid | 1/37-221 | Harry Cobden | P F Nicholls | 11 4 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | Might I | 824-521 | J J Burke | H Fry | 11 4 | 5-2 | |
| 4 | Unexpected Party | 353-155 | Harry Skelton | D Skelton | 11 9 | 13-2 |