Arizona Cardinal now set for Becher Chase

Stuart Edmunds’ charge provided an unsatisfactory scope ahead of the Grand Sefton and he was forced to sit the meeting out.

But the eight-year-old has now returned to full health and could return to Aintree in early December.

“He’s doing really well after his setback, the plan is now to go to the Becher with him,” said Edmunds.

“It was a dirty scope that ruled him out but he’s much better now, we’re very pleased with him.”

Edmunds is also in a positive mood about Miami Magic, who is unbeaten in two runs over hurdles since joining the stable, including a two-mile Kempton novice win by 12 lengths.

“That was a very good run, we were thrilled and we think he’s very, very nice,” he said.

“I don’t think I’ve had one this good before, we’ll have to have a look at the programme book now.

“He shows a lot of speed, he does everything very easily and I think he’s very smart.

“I have had a sneaky look at the old Tolworth but we’ll have to see.”