mid-division, tracked leaders halfway, challenged over 3f out, kept on always held by winner final 2f
led until halfway, chased leaders, weakened 4f out
tracked leader, led halfway, headed over 4f out, weakened over 3
held up, headway 5f out, every chance 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
held up in touch, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division until weakened over 3f out
towards rear, headway 4f out, 4th and ridden when stumbled on bend well over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
always going well, tracked leader, led over 4f out, in command final 2f, ridden out
In a very good bumper that closes the card, Harrowman is selected ahead of Earth Planet and Seven Is My Number. Much as Earth Planet only just got up to score on his Chepstow debut last time, he should have better to come and can go well for Ruby Walsh and Paul Nicholls. Go On Ahead landed a Worcester bumper in style and is respected, while Harrowman's Haydock success has already been franked and he looks set to go well today. Kia Kaha comes right into it based on his Wincanton debut success - Nom de Guerre has five lengths to find on that form, although he is four pounds better off at the weights - and Seven Is My Number is an interesting newcomer from the David Pipe yard. Wizard Of Odds won over course and distance on his debut and is another to give full respect to. Overall, though, the vote goes to Harrowman.
Earth Planet (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Mid-division, headway 6f out, chased leader over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on gamely to lead close home, won at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gd in Oct beating Truckers Delight (11-0) by a shd, 12 ran.
Go On Ahead (IRE) 11-2 (10-11) Made all, edged left over 1f out, ran on well to draw clear inside final furlong, won at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gf in Apr beating Mumbles Head (11-6) by 7l, 7 ran.
Harrowman (IRE) 9-4fav (10-9) Chased leader, led over 4f out, clear over 2f out, driven out, won at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gd in Nov beating Tazbar (11-4) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Kia Kaha 9-4 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden and challenged 3f out, led over 2f out, driven out, won at Wincanton 2m nhf (6) gd in Nov beating Mutual Respect (11-4) by 2l, 9 ran.
St Wilfrid 11-8fav (11-9) Mid-division, headway 6f out, soon ridden and one pace over 1f out, 4th of 13, 10l behind The Pious Prince (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gd.
Wardington Lad 10-1 (10-9) Held up, headway over 6f out, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 2m mdn nhf (6) hvy in May beating Noeud Vert (11-1) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Wizard of Odds 16-1 (11-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, asserted close home, won at Ascot 2m nhf (3) gf in Oct beating Sirnando (11-4) by a nk, 9 ran.
Grey Tornado 66-1 (11-2) Mid-division, weakened 5f out, 10th of 11, 32l behind Wichita Lineman (11-4) at Newbury 2m nhf (6) gf in Mar.
Inspired Forever (IRE) Luso gelding out of an unraced mare.
Nom de Guerre (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden from 3f out, stayed on well to go 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Kia Kaha (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Seven Is My Number (IRE) Pistolet Bleu gelding, half-brother to bumper winner City Deep and chaser Pure Platinum.
Emma Gee Sure Blade filly out of flat and hurdles winner Elusive Star.
