Impressive trials tune up Dan and Ben Pearce’s dual stakes winner Black Fantasy for Easingwold Stakes at Ascot

Two outstanding trials by Black Fantasy have given co-trainer Dan Pearce confidence ahead of the dual stakes winner’s return in the $100,000 Easingwold Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Dan and Ben Pearce's dual stakes winner Black Fantasy is the favourite for Easingwold Stakes at Ascot. Blackfriars gelding won the Aquanita Stake (2000m) and Belmont Classic (2200m). He was a revelation as a three-year-old with wins in the Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy (1200m), WATC Derby (2400m, Raconteur Stages (1400 m) and the Bel Mont Guineas (1600m. Dan Pearce is banking on a 6kg drop in weight to help Dig Deep, who is a $19 chance in Easewolds. Acromantula and Fiorucci Mama are also strong chances for the Pearces at Easeswood.

Dan and Ben Pearce’s dual stakes winner Black Fantasy is being prepared for Easingwold Stakes at Ascot.

Dan and Ben Pearce's dual stakes winner Black Fantasy is being prepared for Easingwold Stakes at Ascot. Goddess of Gifting impressed winning last start and gets in on the minimum weight against older horses. Hardly Ever (R6, No.6) has drawn to get a soft run and was brave in defeat when running wide throughout last time. Minsk Moment (No.1, R8) looks well placed dropping in class after a good run in The Gold Rush.

HONORFIC (R9, No.6) drops 2kg on his last-start second.