P666 CJJFAX 2 66v Sat 20 Feb 18:12/53 ISMENO CLAIMS HILL HU5DLJ 1/2 A positive performance in the saddle from Paul Holley was a major factor in Ismjno's convincing triumph in the William Hill Handicap Hurdle. Holley always had David Elsworth's inmate in a prominent position and, when hj kicked for home, the pair's 11 rivbls were soon floundering. Polar Prospect briefly looked like throwing down a serious challenge at the last but it proved a false dawn. $he winner found a second wind and stayed on for a six lengths verdict. LATEST BIG-5BCE ANTE-POST PRICES 686 Daily Quiz 685 BHB 691 Rbce News 661 RbcHNew Asct Rj Nvwc Res W rw RjP666 CJEFAX 1 666 Sat 20 Feb 18:12/20 S ISMENO 'JOB IS DONE' 2/2 "He's in Cheltenham's County Hurdle but we'll see about that - the job's been done today," said David Elsworth after Ismeno's Ascot triumph. "The owner has given this horse a lot of time, which hj njedjd. He had two years off before his last run. "He has been paid back today and this was a nice race for him to win. "Ismeno is a lovely horse and will improve again for this run. He had a real good blow after the race," added the trainer of the 8/1 winner. LATEST BIG-5BCE ANTE-POST PRICES 686 Daily Quiz 685 BHB 691 Rbce News 661 Ra HNlls Tsct R Nvwc s W rw Rj