tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead 6f out, travelling well 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, pushed along and stayed on well final furlong
led, joined 6f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
raced in last throughout, detached at halfway, ridden and trailing over 3f out, no impression
It is sad to see just a trio of runners standing their ground for our finale and BETTER DAYS AHEAD is given the nod. The four-year-old was a comfortable winner between the flags at Lisronagh for previous connections and represents a stable that have a fine record in the race. Carnfunnock won a bumper race at Ayr last November but was unable to make much impression when subsequently stepped up in class at both Leopardstown and Punchestown while Do As Your Told is related to winners over further and could be anything.
Carnfunnock (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) Towards rear on inner, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 8th of 9, dist behind Facile Vega (12-0) at Punchestown 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Better Days Ahead (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Mid-div, 5th 1/2way, cl 4th bef 3out, gd prog to ld bef 2out, 4l adv 2out, sn rdn, 5l adv last, cosily, won at Lisronagh 3m mdn sft in Feb beating Farnoge (11-11) by 4l, 10 ran.
Do As Your Told (IRE) Leading Light filly out of Terre D'orient.
