13:40 ascot Saturday 17th January 2026

Dropping back to 2m might not be ideal for NURSE SUSAN (2) however she can show her class and come out on top. Trained by Dan Skelton and was the winner of this twelve months. May do so again with this progressive mare strong through the line winning among Listed company at Sandown last time. SUNSET MARQUESA (5) was 4L behind the selection running fourth in that Sandown contest and she could prove the main threat once more now down in trip receiving 4lb. LA CONQUIERE (3) managed to take her hurdling record to two from two securing a Listed mares novices hurdle victory at Newbury. Representing trainer Jamie Snowden and might have more to give. JOYEUSE (1) is next best.