held up in rear, headway 11th, disputing 2nd and about a length down when fell 2 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, well held when left 3rd 2 out not fluent last, kept on same pace
led, headed 2 out, kept on no impression
towards rear, behind from 5th, weakened 5 out
close up, hit 8th, lost place 10th, headway approaching 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out
held up in touch, went 2nd at 9th, challenged 4 out, led 2 out, kept on well from last
tracked leaders on outside, lost place 10th, headway approaching when hampered when not much room approaching 4 out, weakened soon after
EASTER LEGEND has taken really well to the larger obstacles and could be a money-spinner this season for Emma Lavelle. She has to give 12lb to her rivals here but her solid jumping will stand her in good stead against those with less experience and she has nothing to fear from Cobbler's Queen on Fontwell running last month. Sway overturned an odds-on shot at Ludlow last time and should last out this extra half-mile, while Amber Brook was capable of smart form over timber. The latter, however, is now a nine-year-old and fell four times over hurdles so may not have as much scope as some. Identity Parade has ability but is likely to find easier opportunities than this on the northern circuit.
Easter Legend 1-3fav (11-6) Jumped well, tracked leader, led 4th, came clear from 3 out, unchallenged, won at Wincanton 2m 5f mares nov chs (4) gs in Nov beating Bosamcliff (11-0) by 8l, 4 ran.
Amber Brook (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Held up last but in touch, outpaced in 5th after 3 out, no chance after, tailed off, 5th of 6, 37l behind Carole's Legacy (10-12) at Kempton 3m mrs lst hdl (1) gd in Nov.
Bathwick Quest (IRE) 28-1 (10-8) Led until after 4th, last after 7th, weakened approaching 4 out, last of 4, 25l behind Rock Noir (11-1) at Exeter 2m 1f nov chs (2) gs in Nov.
Cobbler's Queen (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Tracked leading pair, not flunt 1st, chased winner 4th until 7th, went 2nd again before 3 out, driven between last 2, well held when hit last, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 6, 14l behind Easter Legend (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f beg chs (4) gs in Nov.
Identity Parade (IRE) 3-1fav (11-5) Led, hit 5th, pecked 2 out, ridden approaching last, headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Torta Nel Cielo (10-9) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Sway (FR) 8-1 (9-11) Soon chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, challenged 2 out, led last, hung left final 100 yards and bumped rival horse, held on close home, won at Ludlow 2m beg chs (4) gs in Nov beating Rougham (10-7) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
The Wifes Pet (IRE) 6-4fav (10-10) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led 9th until 15th, led 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra last, 3rd of 4, 13l behind Sheshali (11-3) at Southwell 3m beg chs (4) gd in Nov.
