Paris Has Pedigree To Pack A Punch At Leicester

Firesnake ran a cracking race to finish 5th at Haydock and with a clearer run he might have sneaked into a place. It wasn't to be, though it was definitely another step forward for Karl Burke's horse. Quiet Reflection was the standout performer of the day and she really is a super filly. Exciting times lie ahead for the Ontoawinner syndicate.

I like the look of another filly in the  3.55 at Leicester tomorrow, a 12f 3yo maiden, and Pray For Paris has a pedigree to die for. She is by up and coming sire Champs Elysees and three of her siblings have won 11 races between them. She is out of a half sister to top class stayer Persian Punch, a horse that won 20 races including multiple wins at Group 2 and Group 3 level. The trip of 12f looks ideal for this filly to start over and she is highly thought of by her trainer.

Shrewd handler Martyn Meade has described her as a "big strapping filly who has taken a long long time to come to herself....she is doing everything right now". Meade is well capable of readying one first time out and he has had plenty of debut winners at huge prices. He is 2/5 at Leicester overall in the past 5 seasons and 1/3 with 3yos. The favourite Ajman Princess will be popular, but she has been beaten twice already and she could be vulnerable to an unexposed one. At odds of 33/1 I think Pray For Paris is worth an each way flutter in a maiden that lacks strength in depth.

STEVOS' SELECTION: 3.55 LEICESTER-PRAY FOR PARIS E/W 33/1