Here's some of my early thoughts after final declaration for Saturday.
Le Patron can still out run the odds in the Ascot Chase, although he has drifted during the week to double figure prices now. Understandable given who he is up against, but his Newbury win, albeit in handicap company was very impressive. I just hope Gary Moore has him absolutely spot on fitness wise for this, and we'll find out if he'll ever make it in this grade on Saturday.
I've mentioned Git Maker on the relevant Haydock thread. I think he has a nice chance and we should put a line through his last hurdle run. That aside, he still has a progressive look about his profile, and that second to Inowhatyourthinkin in the 2024 Kim Muir looks better by the day. It's not the end of the world if he doesn't win, as a good second or third will still stand him in good stead for another crack at the Kim Muir, where I'd consider backing him again if he got there on the day.
One more worthy of a good each way shout is Classic King in the 2.25 at Ascot. He beat To Chase A Dream 6 lengths last time and that horse was very well backed into a shade of odds on that day. While To Chase A Dream may not be a world beater by any means, he's done enough now to suggest he's a sound yardstick, so for Classic King to beat him half a dozen lengths was quite impressive. Perhaps odds of 10/1 or thereabouts for Classic King will prove quite big.
Now as you were!
