tracked leader until pushed along on long run before 4 out, soon beaten
led, pushed along when joined 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, where not fluent, one pace run-in, no chance with winner
tracked leading pair, went 2nd on long run to 4 out, challenged 2 out, led approaching last, pushed clear run-in, readily
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Vital Evidence made mistakes before falling at Doncaster last week and faces a quick turnaround. He's best watched here while Days Ahead has shown nothing since returning from a year on the sidelines. THANKYOU VERY MUCH has looked progressive over fences and she had a fair bit in hand at Musselburgh. James Bethell's mare has another 7lb to carry but should follow up even though Nefyn Bay was only beaten a head at Hexham off this mark two runs ago.
Days Ahead (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Jumped right, reminders after start to lead, headed 8th, chased winner, led again next until went right and headed 3 out, soon lost 2nd, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 8, 31l behind Minella On Line (11-9) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Nefyn Bay 10-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, in 4th, weakened before 2 out, 8th of 9, 17 3/4l behind Volvalien (10-13) at Sedgefield 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Thankyou Very Much 6-4fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, led 4th, soon headed, challenged from 8th, led 3 out, clear from next, not fluent last, stayed on well, won at Musselburgh 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Nov beating Halcyon Days (10-12) by 7l, 6 ran.
Vital Evidence (USA) 10-3fav (10-6) Not fluent, tracked leaders until fell 5th, at Doncaster 2m hcp (3) sft in Nov.
