The Ed

Favored by race conditions. 2 wins from 5 runs. This horse has ability. If the horse likes the ground, then this is well worth an each-way punt at the odds given the weight advantage. Each way.

David Menusier has had some great 2-year-old winners first time out this season in some interesting maidens with good horses. The soft ground may suit this 2-year-old, and it's raining now in the North West, so the ground will soften as the day goes on. For him to send a horse up to Chester, he must feel it will suit this horse, and a draw of stall 1 could not be any better. I think this horse is worth a punt at the prices.

A very well-bred newcomer with a top trainer and a top jockey. Could make the price look very generous if the horse loves the ground and lives up to its breeding.