led until 4 out, demoted to 3rd just after 3 out, beaten when mistake 2 out
raced keenly, held up in 3rd, upsides winner after 3 out, ridden when rider lost iron briefly just after 2 out, not quicken towards finish
with leader, led 4 out, ridden after 3 out, kept on gamely towards finish
Harry Potter, Wiscalitus and Cardington are the three that go to the post for this contest and the vote is given to Wiscalitus. The selection was going well until falling four out in a race won by Harry Potter last time and as he is better off at the weights with that rival here he need only put in a clear round to score. Harry Potter is sure to have his supporters as he won well last time when beating Resplendent Star but if the selection puts in a clear round of jumping he would have a little to find. Cardington was third behind Mandingo Chief last time that form leaves him with a littler to find and for the winner we return to Wiscalitus who gets the confident vote.
Harry Potter (GER) 9-4 (11-2) Chased leader, led 6th, left clear 4 out, easily, won at Stratford 2m 1f nov chs (4) gd in Jul beating Resplendent Star (10-10) by 17l, 5 ran.
Wiscalitus (GER) 8-13fav (11-2) Tracked leading pair, close 2nd when fell 4 out in race won by Harry Potter (11-2) at Stratford 2m 1f nov chs (4) gd in Jul, 5 ran.
Cardington 4-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, blundered 5th, pushed along next, ridden after 4 out, outpaced and left 3rd when hampered 2 out, 3rd of 6, 16l behind Mandingo Chief (10-12) at Southwell 2m 4f beg chs (4) gf in Jul.
