Horse racing LIVE: Race results from Ascot and Haydock

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Racing from Ascot (PA)

The Ascot Chase Raceday is a popular fixture in the sporting calendar, although no fans will descend to watch the Jump action on Saturday afternoon. The course traditionally increases the excitement of horse racing fans eagerly waiting for Cheltenham Festival, and there is plenty to get excited for as racing returns to Ascot.

The Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase has a number of star attractions on offer to match the prestige of the event to promise a competitive day. Previous winners include One Man, Monet’s Garden, Kauto Star, Cue Card, Silviniaco Conti and Paul Nicholls’ star Cyrname. Cyrname, who dominated a high-class field with a 17-length victory in 2019, is among five declared for this year’s race including defending champion Riders Onthe Storm.

The card also boasts the Grade 2 Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase, deemed an important stepping stone to Cheltenham’s Grade 1 three-mile novice Chase, and it’s a race which has been won by many prestigious horses over the years.

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Ascot card

• 13:15 - Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) 6 Runners, Class 2
• 13:50 - Bateaux London Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) 6 Runners, Class 1
• 14:25 - 'My Oddsboost' On Betfair Swinley Chase (Listed Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) 10 Runners, Class 1
• 15:00 - Betfair Cheltenham Free Bet Pot Builder Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) 15 Runners, Class 2
• 15:35 - Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) 5 Runners, Class 1
• 16:10 - Ascot Racecourse Supports Berkshire Vision Handicap Hurdle, 15 Runners, Class 3
• 16:45 - Dingley's Promise British EBF Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) 8 Runners, Class 4

[20 February 2021 16:54 · Johnny Ward]

A winning end to the day with Richard Johnson driving home an impressive winner. I hope you enjoyed the action and a few winners!

[20 February 2021 16:52 · Johnny Ward]

Result: 4.45 Ascot

1. Code Name Lise 3-1

2. Miss Fairfax 15-8 Fav

3 Drash On Ruby 6-1

8 ran

[20 February 2021 16:37 · Johnny Ward]

Code Name Lise makes plenty of appeal each-way here. She ran a lovely race at Warwick and has a fine pedigree.

[20 February 2021 16:27 · Johnny Ward]

We've a hot favourite in the nightcap, with Miss Fairfax set to go off a hot favourite for Hughie Morrison.

[20 February 2021 16:26 · Johnny Ward]

That was a cracking penultimate race at Ascot, with the first four all in with a chance jumping the last. J’Ai Froid found plenty under Max Kendrick, with the favourite unable to quicken.

[20 February 2021 16:23 · Johnny Ward]

Result: 4.10 Ascot

1. J’Ai Froid 9-2

2. Fawsley Spirit 17-2

3. Saint Dalina 14-1

15 ran.

[20 February 2021 16:08 · Johnny Ward]

All hands on Deck?

Flight Deck is 4.5 favourite for the penultimate race for JP McManus and the two Jonjo O’Neills. He looks sure to appreciate the step up in trip and makes plenty of appeal.

[20 February 2021 15:59 · Johnny Ward]

Proud son

[20 February 2021 15:42 · Johnny Ward]

Result: 3.25 Ascot

1. Dashel Drasher 4-1

2. Master Tommytucker 7-2

5 ran.

Cyrname ran an absolute shocker, pulled up after being headed. Dashel Drasher asserted at the top of the straight, with Master Tommytucker rallying from the last but well-held. A slow-motion finish to an anti-climatic renewal.

[20 February 2021 15:33 · Johnny Ward]

Over to you Cyr

Just about to jump at Ascot. Cyrname, with cheekpieces on, was quite free to post. He is trading at 2.48.