Progressive Eduard out to enhance reputation in Peterborough

Eduard is out to confirm the impression of his seasonal reappearance in Sunday’s Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon.

Trained by Nicky Richards, the six-year-old was an impressive winner at Ayr at the end of last season, beating Alan King’s Valdez, who was not beaten far in the Arkle, by 20 lengths.

On his comeback this season he was sent to his local track at Carlisle and attempted to give 6lb to subsequent Hennessy Gold Cup winner Many Clouds and had Jonjo O’Neill’s Cheltenham Gold Cup hope Holywell well back in third.