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Placepot Picks - 14th February 2026

Saturday’s placepot picks includes six selections from Ascot…


R1 – Mondoui'boy
R2 – The Jukebox Kid 
R3 – Bertie's Ballet
R4 – Joyeux Machin
R5 - Jonbon
R6 – Heart Over Head

RACE SELECTION REASON
Race 1

Betfair Novices' Hurdle

 

Mondoui'boy

 Brings strong bumper form to the table

Created a strong impression on hurdling debut

Open to further progress

Handles conditions
Race 2

Injured Jockeys Fund Ambassadors Programme Reynoldstown Novices' Chase

 

 The Jukebox Kid  Progressive chaser

Impressive course and distance success last time

Expected to dominate from the front
Race 3

Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle

 

 Act Of Authority Better off at the weights with Listentoyourheart 

Should be suited by this stiffer stamina test
Race 4

Betfair Swinley Handicap Chase

 

 Joyeux Machin Well-handicapped over fences

Going great guns when falling in-front five out last time

Top yard in excellent form
Race 5

Betfair Ascot Chase

 

 Jonbon Eleven-time Grade 1 winner

Clear on official ratings

Excellent course record

Should be suited by this intermediate trip
Race 6

Betfair Handicap Hurdle

 

 Heart Over Head Progressing nicely as a staying hurdler

Open to further improvement

Won snugly at Market Rasen last time

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