Happy 70th Birthday Terry Ward Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Four chase wins in excellent 2024/25 season and has continued the good work with four placed efforts this summer. Respectable effort back over hurdles last week and should give another good account back in this sphere.

Revitalised upon joining this yard, recording back-to-back wins at Southwell. Resumed winning ways with a career best at Market Rasen last month, aided by the omission of obstacles. However, didn't have his jumping boots on at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago and he fell on his previous visit here.

Consistent rather than progressive over hurdles and made the most of a good opportunity in a maiden at Huntingdon in April. Off since and makes chase debut in a competitive event.

A fair ex-French chaser who has won 2 of his 3 starts this season, both wins coming at this track. Front runner who should make another bold bid up 5 lb.

Notched his third success over fences when taking Ludlow handicap (20f) in December. Finally back to that form when 4 lengths third of 6 to Delpotro here (19f) 26 days ago on second start for this yard, though his finishing effort was rather tame.

Made a winning chase debut at Catterick in February last year but mixed record since, struggled at Kelso in November. Not seen since.

Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen in June and has continued in very good nick, second at Cartmel 36 days ago, clear of rest. Another big run looks on the cards.