with leader, blundered 4 out, lost 2nd before last, one pace
led, mistake 2 out and headed, weakened before last
tracked leaders, pushed along before 3 out, soon outpaced, kept on to chase winner from last, no impression
in rear and tracked leaders, went 3rd before 3 out, bumped and led 2 out, mistake last, kept on well run-in
Bulls Head is 6lb out of the handicap and was competing in a much lower grade contest and having his first start for new connections when scoring comfortably at Newcastle. He's very lightly raced and should have more progress in him though ONE FOR HARRY looks the logical choice. A winner at this level at Haydock on heavy going in December, he made a bold bid to concede Elusive Theatre 18lb over slightly further here last month and can gain his ninth victory over timber. Adrian Keatley has acquired Notwhatiam and sends him over from Ireland. He last ran over fences and has a couple of runs over hurdles to his credit to suggest he's not making up the numbers. Strong Economy has been chasing without showing much but does have a victory over the course and distance and Richard Johnson takes the ride.
One For Harry (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Led, headed before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on and held run-in, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Elusive Theatre (10-6) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (3) hvy in Jan.
Notwhatiam (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Raced in rear, not fluent 1st, detached when bad mistake and unseated rider 4 out, at Limerick 2m 2f hvy in Dec.
Strong Economy (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Tracked leader, tracked winner from 4th, weakening when blundered 2 out, last of 4, 18 1/2l behind Knocknamona (10-9) at Ayr 3m hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Bulls Head (IRE) 2-1fav (12-7) Tracked leaders, challenged 2 out, soon led, clear flat, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) sft in Feb beating Sky Full Of Stars (11-12) by 5l, 7 ran.
