The 2m 5f Betfair Ascot Chase is the last Grade 1 before Cheltenham and feature race in the UK on Saturday, 19 February (3:38). With a roll of honour that includes Kauto Star and Cue Card, this year’s renewal is a cracker. There are eight runners declared, so – provided they all turn up – there is each way betting on offer. See who SportsLens experts like with their Betfair Ascot Chase tips and predictions below.
But first, the stats and trends. Most recent Betfair Ascot Chase winners had an official rating in 160s. That only narrows the field by about half this time.