Storm Eunice caused havoc yesterday and hopefully all are safe and sound.

Racing goes ahead this Saturday where we look at the handicap chase at Ascot.

Larry likes it around Ascot and will love the testing ground today. He won over course and distance in October when rated only 3lbs higher. The softer the ground the better and he carries a featherweight of 10-1 thanks to the 3lb claim of Niall Houlihan. Gary Moore is enjoyed a great season and his runners go well at Ascot.

This race will prove a major test of stamina and we stick with Regal Encore who ran below par here in December. He has been given a small wind operation and the handicapper has dropped him 6lbs which is a big help. We know he has the ability as he ran a cracker here in October when third behind Larry when rated 9lbs higher. The rain softened ground is a big plus as is the light weight of 10-9 on his back. This could very well be his final race as he is a 14yo.

Ascot – 2:25

0.5 point each way Larry 9/1 Bet365, Paddy Power, Betfair SB & Betvictor, all 3 places.

0.5 point each way Regal Encore 10/1 generally 3 places, use bog bookies.

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