First Flow shocks Politologue at Ascot
The 14-1 outsider had to see off competition from a host of proven Grade 1 talent. By Press Association Saturday 23 Jan 2021, 4:17 PM Jan 23rd 2021, 4:17 PM 2,608 Views 0 Comments
David Bass clear of the last on First Flow today.
Image: PA
Image: PA
FIRST FLOW PUT up a remarkable performance to outrun a clutch of established Grade One stars for victory in the Matchbook Betting Exchange Clarence House Chase at Ascot.
Kim Bailey’s nine-year-old mud-lover was stepping up to the top level over fences for the first time in his career, but extended his winning sequence to six – taking on reigning Champion Chase hero Politologue from a long way out and staying on to win by seven lengths at 14-1.
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Tony Calvin gives a frank assessment of the card at Haydock before recommending a trio of bets at Ascot on Saturday including two at 13:50. I am told he is in great order for this and that hurdles mark of 147 is begging to be exploited.
If there is one thing you can rely on when it comes to Haydock going updates and inspections it is the
predictable snotty attitude that accompanies them (not only on Social Media, but from some of the racing media itself), a sneering stance which is normally reserved for the champion trainer. It is a bit tiresome.