Top novice Ashley Brook could begin his second season as a chaser on the same early-November Exeter card on which he made a successful start over fences last autumn.

KEVIN BISHOP is hoping Just Jasmine can defy the handicapper in Saturday’s Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot but acknowledges the mare will have to produce the best performance of her career to lift the spoils in the £120,000 showpiece.

A TOTAL of 18 horses have been confirmed for the £120,000 Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot on Saturday.