12:40 ascot Saturday 20th December 2025

FIREFOX (1) was a smart novice chaser last season. Produced a 4. 5L runner-up effort attempting a 2m4f G1 Chase on deep ground at Fairyhouse (Ireland) in April and having made a winning return seven weeks ago scoring by 4. 25L among G2 company at Down Royal (Ireland) tackling the same trip may follow up down in grade. Top selection. IROKO (3) produced an excellent fourth attempting the 4m2f Grand National Premier Handicap Chase at Aintree during April. Returned with a 2. 5L second in this grade at Haydock over 2m6f a month ago. Main danger. JAMES DU BERLAIS (2) is more experienced over fences and holds ability representing the Mullins team. Not discounted.