made all, joined 7th, clear after 3 out, heavily eased flat
chased winner, joined winner 7th, held from 3 out, mistake 2 out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
JOKERS LEGACY can build on his Stratford success although Teddy's Reflection would be a live danger if able to reproduce the form of his hurdling bow. Victor Dartnall always held Jokers Legacy in quite high regard but he struggled initially over hurdles which was the case with many of the yard's horses in the first part of the season. Tim Vaughan has wasted little time in fitting him with cheekpieces and he appeared to appreciate the step up in trip and quicker ground last time. He now looks capable of fulfilling his potential. Teddy's Reflection produced a taking performance on his hurdling bow at Fontwell and wasn't entirely disgraced behind Mad Max at Newbury next time. However, he was disappointing at Huntingdon even allowing for the quality of the opposition and has a little to prove as a result. Richard's Sundance and Stellenbosch have place claims at best in this company but one that may prove capable of better than he's shown so far is the unexposed Aironageestring who makes his hurdling bow having shown plenty on his first two starts in bumpers. It will be interesting to see what support the Nicholls runner attracts but Jokers Legacy gets the verdict.
Jokers Legacy (IRE) 15-8fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, outpaced halfway, led 3 out, soon drew clear, won at Southwell 3m mdn hdl (4) gd beating Dover's Hill (11-3) by 14l, 14 ran.
Aironageestring (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Held up, ridden and effort over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 32l behind Daring Origyn (10-0) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) gd in Jan.
Woodys Brother (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Woodram Delight.
Richard's Sundance (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 12, 16l behind Alfie Sherrin (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Stellenbosch (USA) Evensfav (11-5) Mid-division, hampered 1st, headway approaching 6th, driven after next, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 12, 33l behind Winter Star (12-0) at Hereford 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Teddy's Reflection (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Held up, raced keenly, always in rear, weakened 7th, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Time For Rupert (11-3) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Knight In The City (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, led 12f out, headed and weakened 4f out, 8th of 13, 38l behind King Red (10-12) at Chepstow 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Feb.
