Welsh March can make the long journey from George Moore's stable in Middleham to Sandown pay off with victory in the cantorindex.com Handicap Chase today.
Conditions are set to be testing at the Easher track and they will suit Welsh March, who bolted up by 14 lengths from Black Bullet in the mud at Haydock in December.
After being beaten over two and a half miles at Ayr early in January, he regained winning ways back over his favourite trip on his return to the Scottish track four weeks later.
Placed in all his other five starts this term, Welsh March looks well-treated and Moore has booked Adrian Maguire for the ride.
Buccaneer Boy can sail home in the Charcol Guildford Alanbrooke Memorial Chase. The eight-year-old has already won two novice chases at Exeter this winter. He gave Rambling Sam 28lb and a half-a-length beating in a handicap in December before slamming Picket Piece by 11 lengths on New Year's Day. He can complete the hat-trick.
Mister One can make his stamina count in the Royal Artillery Gold Cup.
Up at Kelso, Direct Access can enhance his already tall reputation with victory in the Weatherbys Marketing Services Novices' Hurdle.
Jowoody looks ready to strike in the EBF/Tattersalls Ireland Mares' Novices' Chase (Qualifier) and Curly Spencer can defy a 6lb penalty in the Davy Blake Handicap Chase.
The day's Showcase race is at Southwell, where Foreign Editor can land the John Schlesinger Stakes.
