Paul Nicholls

Paul Nicholls: Pic D'Orhy looks fantastic for Ascot on Saturday

Betfair ambassador and horse racing trainer Paul Nicholls
All four of Paul's runners at Ascot should go well on Saturday

Paul Nicholls' prime focus is the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday but he also has four runners at Haydock so read our ambassador's exclusive insight on their chances...


12:55 - Farnoge

We've given him time because he's highly promising and he rewarded our patience with a tidy success last month at Newton Abbot on his debut over hurdles which was a bit of a penalty kick. He has come on for the run, is a lot sharper now, will appreciate this step up in trip and has a solid chance.

13:30 - Pic D'Orhy

I've always believed in this horse who never stopped improving last season and looks fantastic. This Grade 2 race has been his target from the moment he came back from holiday early in July.

He is fit to run for his life, his work with Bravemansgame on Thursday was eye-catching and drying ground at Ascot is a big plus for him. We don't think he was at his best when he was beaten by Shiskin at Ascot in February as he'd had a few races before that and things could well be different this time.

14:05 - Blueking D'Oroux

He is highly progressive, a different horse since we gave him a wind op last season. I loved the way he won at Cheltenham last month and he will relish the step up in trip to two miles, three furlongs. While he has a bit to find on official ratings I'm expecting a big run from him.

15:50 - Regents Stroll

He is an interesting prospect by Walk In The Park out of a mare closely related to Denman. Regents Stroll goes nicely at home and I'd put him in the same league as our recent bumpers like Kap Boy and Touquet. He is ready to start, should be competitive and like all of our bumper horses on debut will benefit from the experience.


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