15:00 ascot Saturday 14th February 2026

JOYEUX MACHIN (6) fell when tackling 3m at Doncaster last start after a close fourth over the same distance two runs back. Can bounce back if jumping holds together. Leading claims. JIPCOT (5) resumed with a 2m6 1/2f chase win at Leicester under Kielan Woods. Second up record reads well and another big performance is likely. In the mix. NOCTE VOLATUS (4) bids for a hat trick after wins at Warwick then Sandown Park by 1. 3L last time. In form and warrants respect again. Worth giving serious consideration. MONTREGARD (9) was pulled up at Kempton Park two runs ago then improved when 2. 25L second tackling track and trip most recently. Hard to fault on that and may go close. Worth including.