2.45 2m. 3f. 58yds. 5 Declared. Howden Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £100,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €56,950.00 2nd - €21,370.00 3rd - €10,700.00 4th - €5,330.00 5th - €2,680.00 6th - €1,340.00
Formscan - GOLDEN ACE, who supplemented her Ryanair Mares' Hurdle win at the Cheltenham Festival with a comfortable Listed-race success at the same venue when she was last seen, is hard to oppose with her bid to maintain her unbeaten status over timber. The terms of this event give her a solid chance of coping with her penalties gained as a novice and further progression is very possible. Last year's winner Blueking D'oroux is an obvious threat given his record when fresh. Triumph Hurdle third Salver also adds depth to a solid renewal.