Horse Racing Odds: Ptit Zig Expected to Dominate Ascot Chase

The racecourse at Ascot is the place to be and see today as the annual Betfair Ascot Chase shoots off at 15:50 UK time. This Grade 2 National Hunt chase is run over 2 miles and 5 furlongs with 17 fences to be jumped. Seven horses are slated to run for the chase which is worth £150,000 in total for prizes.

Ptit Zig Undisputed Favorite

Ptit Zig is the undisputed favorite to win today's race. This Paul Nicholls trained six year old is leading an unbeaten record this season, having finished first in his last four races. In lifetime records, Ptit Zig has finished six times in the first position and two times in the second. Bookies are giving high regard for this horse, including bet365 Sports which offered 7/4 on Ptit Zig in antepost odds.

Balder Success and Odds

The seven year old Alan King-trained horse Balder Success is the next strongest favorite to win today. The horse received 5/2 at bet365 Sports and shares similar numbers at other bookies. Balder Success finished first in January's William Hill Chase at Kempton Park, and is generally boasting a very strong record in lifetime jumps, having finished ten times in the first position.

Following Balder Success is the eight year old Champagne Fever, trained by Willie Mullins. While the horse had a bit of a rough patch lately, Mullins and jockey Ruby Walsh will do their best to make a sweet comeback at the prestigious Ascot Chase. Champagne Fever was matched at 9/2 with Ma Filleule, followed by Ballycasey (9/1), Rajdhani Express (14/1) and Theatre Guide (25/1).

Watch and Wager Live

Like with every big race, bet365 Sports will provide live coverage of today's chase via Channel 4. Punters are promised constantly updated prices on the horses with bet365's Price Promise which guarantees that the price is the best price. Log-in bet365 Sports today and see if Ptit Zig wins yet another race!