Scudamore ready to step on the gas

Gaspara is “the one to beat” in the Oilexco Mares Only Hurdle at Ascot tomorrow, according to Tom Scudamore.

The five-year-old enjoyed a fine campaign last year, winning the Imperial Cup and the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival, landing connections – trainer David Pipe and his father Martin, who owned her at the time – a huge bonus.