A great start to proceedings at Ascot's Christmas race-day petered out a bit, after Champ held off Thyme Hill in an enthralling Long Walk.

Ascot (Dec 18th) 
12.40: Imphal 1pt ew at 7/1: 2nd, SP 6/1 (1/4)
13.15: L'Homme Presse 2pts win at 6/4: WON, SP 6/5
13.50: Guy 1pt ew at 9/2: unplaced, SP 7/2
14.25: Thyme Hill 2pts win at 9/4: 2nd, SP 5/2
15.00: Cloth Cap 1pt ew at 15/2: unplaced, SP 7/1
15.35: No Ordinary Joe 1pt ew at 4/1: unplaced, SP 11/4

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