March 24 / 15.20 Ascot

15.20

Good

LK Bennett Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £21124
  • 2m 0f 167y
  • Class 2
  • 5 runners
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LK Bennett Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 332231 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Having been running well in defeat in the winter (2m, soft) he posted his first chase win at Newbury (2m4f, heavy); beat just three rivals but did it in good style and he could be bang there if conditions suit (best form has come on soft-heavy but he's shown some promise on good to soft).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

13

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Martator

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Ascot specialist who was second there in November off today's mark and he was in contention when unseating five out at Sandown in January; however, good runs were scarce in 2025 and he's been soundly beaten on all four visits here; tenth in this last year; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

50/1

3

31st Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 2

14:02 Sandown

Martator

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Has lacked consistency since completing a five-timer in 2024; best effort this term when second at Ascot on penultimate start; on last winning mark, so holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 3-537P D BF

Last run: 99 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December last time out and has to jump much better today; however, he's well treated judged on last spring's placed efforts (2m, good to soft/good) and is not ruled out.
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2nd

1

31st May 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:37 Fakenham

Coastguard Station

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Good-ground specialist who was a course winner in 2024 and returns here after two good efforts this spring, the latter a close fourth at Aintree (2m4f, good) 16 days ago; respected.

3/1

4th

4

15th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Coastguard Station

11st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Enjoys good ground; bumped into the enigmatic Numitor on a good day at Hereford last month (2m5f) but this 10yo also struggles with his consistency; he's capable but risky enough.

10/1

2nd

3

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 3

18:00 Hereford

Coastguard Station

11st 1lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Henry Oliver

Enjoys good ground on which he beat the useful Mahons Glory by 8l at Market Rasen in September (2m5f); tailed off since then on either side of a 140-day break but those were strong handicaps; respected.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: -52P6P D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been at his best on his last few starts and pulled up in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, soft) 11 days ago; however, he's back in much calmer waters today and is 2lb lower than when a close second over C&D (good) in November; also second in this race last year (good to soft); chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 4

18:39 Plumpton

Frere DArmes

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has been well out of form since returning in September from a break and has offered little switched to hunter chases this year; now back in handicap company for his leading stable and down to a potentially workable mark, but recent efforts temper enthusiasm.

2/1

4th

1

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Frere DArmes

12st 6lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Odds-on third in this race last year before comfortably making all in Stratford hunter chase (2m1f, good) in May; hasn't got near the latter form in eight starts since September however and latest pulled up, despite attracting some support, was a third non completion in a row; others look safer.

7/2

1

13th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

15:25 Fakenham

Frere DArmes

12st 6lb

J: Mr Dominic Lewis

T: Dan Skelton

He was in better form when runner-up in this last year having won his previous race; very disappointing when pulled up back here just before Christmas and then unseated at Ludlow when 33-1; hard to trust right now.

11/2

Form: 3U34P3 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Pulled up/tailed off the last twice but has had wind surgery since last time and the first-time hood could help this headstrong mare settle better; on a handy mark on her late-2023 form; interesting contender.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 2

14:25 Plumpton

Walk In Clover

10st 12lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

Headstrong mare who settled okay in the first-time hood at Ascot last week (2m1f, good) but found nothing significant for pressure once the chips were down; has the form to feature but she's not one to rely on.

12/1

5th

7

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 2

14:25 Plumpton

Walk In Clover

10st 12lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

Headstrong mare who settled okay in the first-time hood at Ascot last week (2m1f, good) but found nothing significant for pressure once the chips were down; has the form to feature but she's not one to rely on.

12/1

4th

5

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Walk In Clover

10st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

took keen hold, held up in rear, went third before 4 out

13/2

Form: 211-22 D BF

Last run: 118 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Won his final two starts last season (1m7f/2m, good to soft) and reappeared in the autumn with two good second placings (2m2f/2m4f, good/good to soft); can go well fresh and could play leading role back from a break.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Thelasthighking

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Gained both chase wins three years ago; dropped 8lb since last run and looks attractively treated on best form but is returning from 16-month layoff; the betting may offer further guidance.

8/1

6th

6

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:10 Kempton

Thelasthighking

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Solid spell culminated in a second-place finish off 8lb higher in this contest 12 months ago (good to soft); less consistent since but has a fighting chance provided he's back in top form.

9/1

6th

6

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:10 Kempton

Thelasthighking

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Solid spell culminated in a second-place finish off 8lb higher in this contest 12 months ago (good to soft); less consistent since but has a fighting chance provided he's back in top form.

9/1

Non-runners

Sacre Coeur

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.90
Straight Forecast £20.68
Trifecta £51.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thelasthighking

RP RATINGS:

Martator

D Express:

Frere D'Armes

TOPSPEED:

Walk In Clover

Daily Mirror:

Frere D'Armes

WEST COUNTRY:

Thelasthighking

Telegraph:

Thelasthighking

The Sun:

Thelasthighking

The Star:

Thelasthighking

Daily Record:

Thelasthighking

POSTDATA:

Martator

The Times:

Martator