Forest Green, Mange Tout and King Diamond look the three to concentrate on in this competitive novices chase and the vote is given to the progressive. The selection has won his last three races in good style notably when beating Salinas last time out and although having another penalty for that win he again has conditions to suit and he will be hard to beat. Maunge Tout rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when beating Ketty Star but this looks more competitive and his overall profile leaves him with a little to find. King Diamond is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he was well behind Vintage Port last time out and is taken on with this in mind. Of the remainder Slaney Eagle is from a yard in form and is with a cautionary look in the market but his overall profile leaves him with plenty to find and for the winner we return to the progressive Forest Green.
Forest Green (FR) 3-1 (10-4) Mid-division, headway 9th, led approaching 2 out, hit last and pushed clear, won at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May beating Salinas (10-3) by 7l, 13 ran.
Mange Tout (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, ridden 8th, ran on to lead flat, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy beating Kety Star (11-8) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Dad's Elect (GER) 5-1fav (10-1) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon one pace, 6th of 14, 10l behind Capitana (11-9) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd.
King Diamond (FR) 13-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, mistakes 6th and 8th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, hung left between last 2, 4th of 6, 12l behind Vintage Gold (11-0) at Towcester 2m beg chs (4) gd in Jun.
Shaman 50-1 (11-8) Always in the rear, 7th of 13, 33l behind In Extra Time (11-3) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd.
Slaney Eagle (IRE) 22-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, weakening approaching 2 out, left poor 2nd last, 2nd of 11, 21l behind Lord Ryeford (10-13) at Stratford 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd.
