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If The Cap Fits also in Ascot heat.

The Big Breakaway  and If The Cap Fits  are among 12 entries for the Bateaux London Reynoldstown Novices' Chase at Ascot on Saturday.

Colin Tizzard's The Big Breakaway looked a potential star when winning on his chasing debut at Cheltenham, but has met with defeat the last twice.

However, he lost little when behind Shan Blue at Christmas and with Tizzard back among the winners, hopes will be high of a big run.

If The Cap Fits was one place behind The Big Breakaway at Kempton and has since chased home Yala Enki at Taunton.

Evan Williams' Coole Cody is back in novice company having landed a big handicap at Cheltenham already this season, while the Kerry Lee-trained Demachine could look to regain the winning thread.

Hurricane Harvey, winner of a Grade Two at Doncaster last time out for Fergal O'Brien, and Dan Skelton's Alnadam add further strength in depth.

Remastered and Full Back are others among 12 possibles.

Kimberlite Candy could continue his road to the Grand National in the 'My Oddsboost' On Betfair Swinley Chase.

Tom Lacey's charge has been second in the last two Becher Chases and won the Classic Chase at Warwick.

Ascot specialist Regal Encore, Alan King's Notachance and Nicky Henderson's long-absent Terrefort, who has other options, are also engaged.

The Betfair Cheltenham Free Bet Pot Builder Handicap Hurdle has attracted 35 entries including Goshen, who needs to put a disappointing effort at Cheltenham behind him.

Reserve Tank, King Roland and L'Ami Serge could add a touch of class to proceedings.

The opening greatbritishstallionshowcase.co.uk Novices' Hurdle could see Gallyhill aim to build on his winning debut at Newbury.