chased winner until 3 out, soon beaten, lost 3rd flat
jumped right, made all, not extended, easily
not always fluent, raced keenly in last, not much room 1st, went 4th 2 out, went 3rd flat, no impression
chased leaders, disputing 2nd from 8th until before 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd from 3 out, pressed winner briefly flat but no impression
Twice a winner over hurdles around this time last year, LEGENDS GOLD (NAP) had easily the highest rating of these over the smaller obstacles and is a very interesting recruit to the chasing ranks given she won a point-to-point as a four-year-old. Empreinte Reconce was useful over hurdles but has only won at Newton Abbot so far and the ground may be a little too testing for her today. Win My Wings is probably better over a bit further but still preferred to Oriental Cross and Nikap.
Empreinte Reconce (FR) 15-2 (11-10) Held up in mid-division, headway before 2 out, 2nd last, no impression on winner, lost 2nd towards finish, one pace, 4th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Esprit De Baileys (11-11) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Legends Gold (IRE) 7-2cfav (11-0) Chased leaders on inside, hit 6th, mistake 2 out, kept on same pace last, 4th of 8, 8 1/4l behind Indefatigable (11-2) at Warwick 2m 5f lst (1) gs in Feb.
Nikap (FR) 11-2 (11-5) Led, clear to after 5th, headed approaching 3 out, outpaced in 4th next, stayed on into modest 3rd flat, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 5, 17l behind Duhallow Gesture (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (3) hvy in Mar.
Oriental Cross (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Held up behind, pushed along before 4 out, ridden after next, never on terms, weakened after last, 5th of 8, 18 1/4l behind Getaway Totherock (11-8) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Win My Wings (IRE) 15-2 (12-1) In rear, lost touch before 6th, tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Kilconny Bridge (11-9) at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
