Ptit Zig team eager for Ascot test

Sam Twiston-Davies feels connections will learn an awful lot about smart novice Ptit Zig in today’s Betfair Ascot Chase.

Unbeaten over fences, last year’s Champion Hurdle sixth is a late replacement in the Grade One for injured stablemate Al Ferof.

Paul Nicholls’ six-year-old is favourite against some more experienced rivals after rattling off four quick wins this term.