Today on Sky Sports Racing: Il Etait Temps to face Jonbon in Clarence House Chase clash | Race News

Il Etait Temps and last year’s winner Jonbon clash in the latest update of the BetMGM Clarence House Chase this afternoon – live on Sky Sports Racing.

3.30 Ascot – Prolific Il Etait Temps stars at Clarence House

A two-mile chase star Il Etait Temps news articles is a small but selective field of four in this Grade 1 BetMGM Clarence House at Ascot.

Willie Mullins’ gray is unbeaten since finishing third in the 2024 Arkle Chase at Cheltenham. He has notched up an impressive five wins on the trot including four Grade 1s and produced a superb display to see at Jonbon at Tingle Creek last month. He must claim this on his way to the Champion Chase.

The defending champion Jonbon He is undefeated in two games on the course and is yet to finish in the top two in every event he has started. He hasn’t been at his best the last two times and maybe time is catching up with him, and he needs to step up a bit these days. Recently announced as JP McManus’ reserve jockey for next season, Harry Cobden replaces Nico de Boinville at the plate.

Gidleigh Park is an interesting rival for Harry Fry’s yard. He impressed with his speed when winning the Lightning Novices’ Chase this weekend last year and should be in the running if he can build on his second in the 1965 Chase here last year.

Thistle Ask he has been a revelation since joining Dan Skelton’s team. He has won all four starts and gained an incredible 43lbs. This is a big step up, but he remains an interesting contender who could set the pace under Harry Skelton.

2.20 Ascot – The constant Vincenzo takes on Bad and Scarface

Vincenzo, Bad and Scarface compete in a quality program of bet365 Handicap Chase at 2.20pm.

Sam Thomas-trained Vincenzo used to chase handicap runners in the Paddy Power and December Gold Cups this season. He’s up 1lb on that latest show and deserves a lot of respect under Dylan Johnston.

Bad he fell short in this race last season but is one with a lot of form to his name. He was behind Vincenzo in Paddy Power, and the handicap is likely to get his rate at this mark of 144.

For others, Scarface ran a cracker when chasing Etalon home at this course last month and this extra distance should suit, while Hitman dropped in class after third in the Peterborough Chase.

1.40 Ascot – Nurse Susan, La Conquiere and Joyeuse collide

Amazing update for this 2nd grade BetMGM Warfield Mares’ Obstacle there Nurse Susan facing La Conquiere.

Dan Skelton’s nine-year-old mare has returned to form this season winning her last two outings in strong fashion. He has now won 11 times from 11 starts and is looking at his preferred weights.

Jamie Snowden makes a novice The Conquiere who extended his unbeaten run to two when he secured a comfortable listed event at Newbury in November. He is taking a big risk as he is dealing with an open company for the first time.

Joyeusewinner of last year’s William Hill Hurdle, failed to clear the fence before showing more when midfield in the handicap hurdle at Ascot. She should not be degraded by her gender.

Sunset in Marquesa again Ooh Shwi complete the quintet.

The best of the rest

We start with action from Lingfield, there BetMGM Winter Oaks Fillies’ Handicap breaking news at 1.15pm. Previous Winter Oaks winner, trained by Gosden Morrophore leads the market with Ryan Moore at the plate. Sky Safari He is also in the Fanshawe stable, and chases the four-time winner when he reappears. Lady Of Arabia comes with strong recent form, and Tom Marquand and William Haggas team up Wow.

And in Lingfield, Jungle Ruler again Which is true they are organized to fight it Bet £10 Get £40 With BetMGM Novice Stakes at 1.55pm. Pinatubo’s legacy will look to back up the first game winner on the final day, while James Owen plays the first two players Bennyworth again Charles Darnay.

Ascot starts with Winston Junior – the current ante-post favorite of Fred Winter – taking his turn in BetMGM Juvenile Hurdle to Faye Bramley. Look at the class he’s doing here though The Brave Guest it may disturb the judge as he came second last.

Surey Lord again Where did he come from? sure to be popular in the 2.53pm BetMGM Holloway’s Handicap Hurdle ahead Laguna Beach again The Burren Man they met at 4.05pm BetMGM EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle.