13:55 WETHERBY
LADY BUTTONS 15/8 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 9/2 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 5/2 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 5/2 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 15/8 | LA BAGUE AU ROI 5/2
EACH-WAY LUCKY 15
LADY BUTTONS 15/8 | THE LAST DAY 9/2 | UKNOWHATIMEANHARRY 5/2 | LA BAGUE AU ROI 5/2