Karabak set for Zaynar rematch Alan King will launch Karabak and Katchit at last year's winner Zaynar in Saturday's Coral Ascot Hurdle. Karabak will also be reappearing in the race for the second season running. The seven-year-old finished six lengths behind Nicky Henderson's grey in 2009 but meets him on 6lb better terms this weekend. Taking into account that King's string were out of sorts for almost the whole of last term, many will believe Karabak holds strong claims of turning the tables. The Barbury Castle handler will also run former champion hurdler Katchit, who reappeared over a trip short of his best at Kempton and will strip much fitter this weekend. "I think both are going to run," said King. "I've had a chat with Frank Berry (owner JP McManus' racing manager) and we are quite happy to let Karabak take his chance. "He's not penalised this year and he doesn't have much ground to make up on the best stayers. "They seem in good form. They both worked this morning and they'll have a school tomorrow and the plan is for both to run on Saturday. "It's a big relief that the horses are running so well at the moment." Robin Dickin would like to see plenty of rain for Restless Harry to make the final cut. "He's likely to go, but I've not made my final decision yet," said the Stratford trainer. "I was worried about it being a dry week and the ground being good. It can get quick up the straight at Ascot. "I wouldn't want to risk him on that, he's better on softer ground. It isn't essential, but the softer the ground the better he is. "Every drop of rain that falls will be to his advantage. There's plenty forecast so it's fingers crossed."
