Happy 70th Birthday Terry Ward Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Four chase wins (one over C&D) since spring 2024; made the frame in two stronger races than this at Newton Abbot (2m, good) this summer and was not discredited in a novice hurdle a week ago; leading contender.

Came from off the pace to beat Prospect House at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) last month, his third win since joining current stable in February; suffered early mishap when last in action but can make his presence felt if all goes to plan here.

Came good over hurdles at eighth attempt, easily justifying skinny odds in modest Huntingdon maiden (2m, good) in April; tackles stronger opposition and has fitness to prove on this chasing debut but still has possibilities if he takes well to fences.

Free-going front-runner who won his first race in Britain when making all over C&D (2m, good to firm) in May; returned from break with another course victory this month (2m3f, good) and Sean Bowen is booked again; likely to make a bid bold.

Three-time chase winner (2m4f-2m5f) for Matt Sheppard towards end of 2024; changed hands after some disappointing efforts in first half of this year and made a low-key stable debut in July but his recent third behind Delpotro here (2m3f, good) was a big step back in the right direction.