chased leader, jumped right and awkward 1st, closed 4th, challenged 2 out, soon led, went right last, stayed on well and drawing clear final 100 yards
led, clear after 1st until not fluent 4th, joined 2 out, soon headed, no impression on winner final 100 yards
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, closed 4th, ridden and struggling before 2 out
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, closed 4th, struggling before 2 out, went 3rd and plugged on flat, no impression
held up in rear, not always fluent, went 3rd when not fluent 2 out, well held by front pair, lost 3rd flat
DAYTIME AHEAD reverts to hurdles on a 3lb lower mark than when scoring at Exeter a year ago and Harry Cobden looks a significant jockey booking for Ron Hodges’ grey. Jedhi was useful on the Flat but has refused to settle over hurdles, though she’s travelled a long way for this. Sashenka won four times on the level and was travelling best when falling two out at Catterick last time so looks a threat to all while Sweet Adare has been keeping good company. Triple Nickle won a novice event over track and trip recently and adds to the interest.
Sweet Adare (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Last pair, pushed along and struggling in rear 4 out, plugged on in 4th before 2 out, 4th of 9, 12l behind Maskada (10-13) at Newbury 2m hcp (2) hvy in Jan.
Sashenka (GER) 6-4fav (10-12) Tracked leader, disputed lead 5th, led run to 2 out, fell when going easy in the lead 2 out, at Catterick 2m (4) gs in Mar.
Triple Nickle (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Prominent, close up 3 out, slightly hampered when challenging 2 out, ridden to lead last, stayed on strongly flat, won at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) sft in Mar beating So Said I (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Daytime Ahead (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Raced in last, not fluent 6th, hit 14th, lost touch after 4 out, soon pulled up, at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Jedhi 33-1 (8-7) Held up in last, nearest finish but never a factor, 5th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Carnwennan (9-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) pol in Mar.
