held up in touch, effort to track leader 2f out, led over 1f out, driven clear final furlong
took keen hold early, tracked leaders, driven along 3f out, soon outpaced and beaten
led until narrowly headed 4f out, pressed leader to 2f out, soon outpaced, ran on final furlong but no danger
prominent, went 2nd 6f out, led narrowly 4f out, driven 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leader to 6f out, soon struggling, tailed off final 2f
always in rear, struggling halfway, tailed off final 2f
Just six go to post for this fascinating contest, Ascertain and Dr Cerullo both boast impressive form and will have their supporters, but we will take a chance on Amwell Brave. The John Jenkins trained colt bounced back to form last week when chasing home Forthright in a class C handicap, there were some decent performers behind that day and a repeat of that running should be good enough here. Ascertain represents top connections and the form of his victory here in November has been given a major boost by the third, so this one has to be respected. Dr Cerullo slaughtered his rivals at Wolverhampton back in December and wasn't disgraced behind Keepers Knight here last week, another bold showing can be expected. It is a very open affair with Marcus Eile and Lyrical Lady also having strong claims but we will side with Amwell Brave.
