Edinburgh Gin Spritz Handicap

Unreliable individual who returned to form when third at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Losing run now stretches back 3 years and 31 starts though and he's making a belated first visit to Chester.

Five-time winner over 6f (2-2 here) last year when also fourth at Royal Ascot. Having slipped down the weights got his head back in front at Ripon last month and ran well when third at Haydock last week, left alone in front for a long time. Will need some luck from stall 10 back at 5f.

Three-time winner over further here and ran well on return at Southwell. Not so good back on turf twice since though and drops to 5f refitted with headgear now. Might find things happening too quickly.

Did well in the mud last season, winning twice, but has looked awkward when down the field last 2 starts on the back of an encouraging reappearance. Tongue tie goes on now which may help.

Not so good the last twice but split subsequent winners at Nottingham before that and made all in a C&D event as a 2-y-o. Yard going well and he lurks on a tempting mark. Interesting.

Well into the veteran stage but has been placed in C&D and York class 2 handicaps in recent weeks. 4 lb below last successful mark and 3-time C&D winner (including this race in 2022) looks poised for a big run from stall 2.

Three-time winner over 5f last year who has probably needed his 2 runs back this term. Made all off 82 at Haydock for latest success and now having first run at a course that will suit his style.

Enjoyed a productive 2-y-o campaign, winning twice and placed 5 times from 7 appearances, and best effort this term having edged down the weights when fifth in the Epsom "3-Y-O Dash", helping force pace for long way. Down another 2 lb taking on his elders now. One to consider.

Having a busy campaign and holding form well in 5f handicaps, sticking on at Hamilton a fortnight ago. That has the look of a good race (impressive winner ran to a stunning 114 Timeform rating) so he's got to be feared down 2 lb from stall 1. First run at Chester.

3 lb below last winning mark (handicap over bit further here last summer) and back to form when going close at Hamilton last week. Clearly weighted to strike although this is tougher and he's drawn widest.

Successful in the mud at Thirsk in April and went close at Catterick last time. This is tougher although he split Copper Knight and Count d'Orsay in this 2 years back.