Back Henderson’s Theatre to be Ascot’s star of the show

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By Bill Esdaile IT FEELS like the National Hunt season takes a real step up this weekend and we’ve also got some cracking action at Ascot to get stuck into. The 1965 Chase (1:30pm) looks a belter and sees Shishkin and Pic D’Orhy, the first two home 12 months ago, do battle again. Much has been written about Harry Cobden riding at Ascot as opposed to Bravemansgame at Haydock, and Pic D’Orhy is surely one of the main reasons behind the decision for him to head to the Berkshire track. He was very impressive when winning last season’s Melling Chase at Aintree, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see hi…

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