Clare Balding and Rishi Persad present three top class jump races from Ascot (1.05, 1.40 and 2.15), featuring the 150,000 pound Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle (2.15), the most valuable race of its kind so far this season.

Trainer Nicky Henderson, successful last year with Jack the Giant, has a fine record in this event and will be looking to build on the successful start he has had with his new stable jockey, Barry Geraghty.

Expert analysis comes from three-time champion jockey Richard Dunwoody, with commentary from Jim McGrath. Show less