The big betting race of the day is the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow (2.35) and Vintage Star looks worth an each-way wager at 14/1.
Sue Smith’s gelding had some good form in novice chases last season and looked a staying chaser to keep on the right side when winning a graduation chase at Carlisle on his return to action last month.
He kept on well that day to beat Buddy Boleron by a neck on heavy ground, and then put in a cracking effort last time out when beaten just a neck by Hey Big Spender in grade 1 listed handicap chase at Newcastle over 3m off a mark of 137.
The seven-year-old made a couple of costly errors that day, but kept on really well in the manner of a horse that will relish this stamina test.
He gets into this extended 3m 5f contest off the same mark, and that makes him look well treated at the weights for a horse that has an upwardly mobile profile.
His handler is also in decnt form at present and does well with her staying chasers, and with Ryan Mania in the saddle a big run looks on the cards on heavy ground which will hold no fears.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 2pts each-way Vintage Star (14/1 bet365 – BOG, enhanced place terms 1/4 odds 1,2,3,4,5)