Ptit set to pounce at Ascot

Ptit Zig can make experience count in what promises to be a fascinating Mitie Novices’ Chase at Ascot today.

The likes of Simonsig and Zaynar have in recent years claimed victory in the Grade Two contest and the horse likely to take top billing ahead of this season’s renewal is the Nicky Henderson trained Josses Hill.

The Seven Barrows challenger mixed it at the top level in novice hurdle company last season, finding only Vautour too strong in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham before enjoying his day in the sun at Aintree’s Grand National meeting.