Grand Union makes his chasing debut at Bangor-on-Dee today (4.50) and could be worth chancing at 8-1 against some exposed types.
Martin Todhunter's six-year-old has shown promise and looked to be steadily improving in just six runs over hurdles, and it's interesting that connections have wasted no time sending the strapping son of Bob Back over the larger obstacles.
The gelding has always looked as if he will come into his own over fences and gets in today's contest off a mark of just 94.
He also sports cheekpieces for the first time, and with Graham Lee in the saddle could take some stopping off bottom weight
At 8-1 with Paddy Power he's definitely overpriced.
Recommended bet: 3pts each-way Grand Union (8-1 Paddy Power)
