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13:55 WETHERBY

LADY BUTTONS  won this Mares’ Hurdle and I think she has a great chance of repeating that success.

She was superb last season for Philip Kirby, proving herself over both hurdles and fences, including in the Grade 2 Mares’ Hurdle at Doncaster.

She was a runner-up to Moon Over Germany last time out in the Red Rum Chase at Aintree, which was a respectable result. I do think she’s better over hurdles and is tough to beat here.

14:10 ASCOT

There is more Listed action up next, and I think THE LAST DAY  should be right up there.

The seven-year-old had a very consistent 2019, finishing second twice in January and then finally getting back to winning ways with an easy victory at Carlisle in March.

His jumping is fluent and I don’t think he’ll have any issues with the step up in trip.

15:05 WETHERBY

The West Yorkshire Hurlde is a very competitive Grade 2 race, and I think Harry Fry’s UNOWHATIMEANHARRY   can get back to his best.

Last season was mixed for the 11-year-old but he finished in emphatic style with a three-length victory in the Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown, beating Bacardys and Bapaume.

He’ll have no issues with the 3m trip but does carry a penalty, which could edge Ballyandy into favourite.

I’m still confident Aidan Coleman can get the job done, though.

15:40 WETHERBY

We finish with the Charlie Hall Chase, where I’m really struggling to see how LA BAGUE AU ROI   can be beaten.

She’s turned into a superb chaser whose main highlight last year was her victory in the Kauto Star Chase – beating RSA winner and runner-up Topofthegame and Santini.

She backed that up with another classy Grade 1 victory at Leopardstown and finished the season with a narrow second to Kalashnikov in the Manifesto at Aintree.

Carrying 10-10 is a huge advantage, so I think she’ll get the job done without too much trouble.

WIN DOUBLE

LADY BUTTONS | LA BAGUE AU ROI

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LADY BUTTONS | THE LAST DAY   | UKNOWHATIMEANHARRY | LA BAGUE AU ROI

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