led, tried to make all, jumped well, went right 2 out and fell
chased leader, led 2 out, jumped last well, ran on flat
tracked leader, not fluent 4 out, blundered 2 out and unseated rider
held up in touch, not fluent 10th, went 2nd just after 2 out, tired and headed after last
held up last, not fluent 10th, jinked to avoid faller 2 out, briefly outpaced, kept on well after last for 2nd
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This looks ultra-competitive and Ffos Las scorer Legends Gold may struggle to give the weight away to her rivals. Carrolls Milan made a promising start over fences at Perth behind a more-experienced rival but Deja Vue was well beaten when favourite at Fontwell. Conditions may not be testing enough for Early Morning Rain but they will suit DEPUTY’S OSCAR, who goes well fresh and was making strides over hurdles at the end of last year. She looks the type to thrive over the larger obstacles.
Legends Gold (IRE) 1-2fav (10-12) Jumped right, made all, not extended, easily, won at Ffos Las 2m 3f (4) hvy in Oct beating Win My Wings (10-12) by 2l, 5 ran.
Carrolls Milan (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Led, headed 2nd, midfield 4th, ridden and lost ground before 3 out, recovered to chase leader 2 out, upsides last, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Not That Fuisse (11-2) at Perth 2m 4f (3) gs in Sep.
Coded Message 80-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, mistake 1st, pushed along 5 out, weakened 4 out, never nearer, 14th of 18, dist behind Demachine (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Deputy's Oscar (IRE) 3-1fav (11-6) Tracked leaders, mistake 5th, led before 2 out, soon ridden, headed narrowly last, kept on, held towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Oriental Cross (11-1) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
Early Morning Rain (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Mid-division, closed after 8th, 3rd before 3 out until 2 out, one pace last, 4th of 8, 9 1/2l behind Cill Anna (10-12) at Doncaster 3m lst (1) hvy in Feb.
Deja Vue (IRE) 11-10fav (10-12) Led, mistake 10th, outjumped and headed 3 out, not fluent 2 out, kept on but no match for easy winner, 2nd of 4, 18l behind Midnightreferendum (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 3f (4) gs in Nov.