Overview
- The Grade 1 BetMGM Clarence House at Ascot draws four runners, with going reported good to soft, soft in places on Saturday morning.
- Il Etait Temps arrives off five consecutive wins, including a commanding Tingle Creek defeat of Jonbon, and has been backed into odds-on.
- Another success would be expected to shorten his current 11-4 quote for the Champion Chase at Cheltenham.
- Defending champion Jonbon is partnered by Harry Cobden for the first time after his appointment as JP McManus’ retained rider.
- Rapid improver Thistle Ask, raised 43lb since joining Dan Skelton, is likely to force the pace, while Haydock confirmed Nassalam a non-runner in the Peter Marsh on the going.