09:25 ascot Saturday 21st February 2026

OLD MATE HENRY (11) returns from a break of four-and-a-half months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1m1f at this track. Expected to bring the good form from last campaign to this contest. RALLY THE TROOPS (5) ran below expectations last time at this track over 7½f, finishing fourth and beaten 2 lengths. Sound record at this distance with four wins and three minor placings from 10 runs and is among the leading chances. URQUHARTS BLUFF (10) produced a reasonable effort when third last start after being in contention on the corner over 6f at this track, beaten 1. 75 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. DE GRANDHOMME (1) battled away fairly last time when fifth over 5½f at this track. Likely to relish the extra ground and can sneak in the finish at odds.