With the Marcus Tregoning stable in red-hot form, it is no surprise to see Mawatheeq (4.30) put in as a warm favourite at Ascot today. This looks a really promising colt and he starts life on a fair handicap mark. He clocked a good time when successful at Newmarket.
While his fitness has to be taken on trust, Alsadaa (5.05) is undeniably interesting in the amateur riders' handicap. He reverts to the Flat after showing much improved form over hurdles last jumps season, when he ran second to Jack The Giant in the Ladbroke at Ascot. He was staying on at the end of his races over 10 furlongs last Flat campaign and should be suited by the step up in distance today.
At Haydock, Brasingaman Hifive (4.55) should go well off bottom weight in the mile handicap. She ran into an improving sort in Medici Pearl, who has won again since, when second at Redcar and she has a pretty good record at this course.
