A left-field entries prediction and the hottest form you will see - six surprising things we learned from the weekend action

The best lessons from Ascot and Haydock over the weekend

Honesty Policy (centre): may have had to give best to Impose Toi (right) and Strong Leader at Ascot but can turn the tables at Cheltenham

Honesty Policy (centre): can turn the tables at CheltenhamCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

The Racing Post's top judges pick out the big lessons you might have missed from the weekend action, including plenty of nuggets to take into the busy festive period.

Long Walk Hurdle looks ripe for a reversal

By Richard Russell

The Long Walk, the first Grade 1 staying hurdle of the season, took pride of place at Ascot and it was Nicky Henderson’s Impose Toi who emerged triumphant, making it 3-3 since asked to go up in trip on his November comeback.

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Published on 22 December 2025inWhat We Learned

Last updated 11:54, 22 December 2025

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