Best Bet Ascot r4 Big Bada Boom ; Maps to get a picnic in front with Pike in the saddle over a distance he has a solid record at. Alsephina form is the right form , 60kgs the steadier but it’s quite a compressed weight scale.
Best Value Ascot r8 Cockney Crew ; Another picnic in front map scenario . Looks like a near identical situation to last start and while he was no match for the winner he kicked strongly for 2nd. Neufbosc ran 3rd that day and will be hard to hold out but will he be out to bust a gut with the cup 7 days later? Considering Cockney is double figures with some operators I’m very happy to play on a 30/70 % basis.
Happy Festive Season and please gamble responsibly .