close up, led over 6f out, ridden along 3f out, headed 1f out, not quickened
towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, effort on outer and stayed on under pressure final furlong
raced keenly, tracked leaders, effort 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out, comfortably
led to over 6f out, chased leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway under pressure 3f out, weakened final furlong
soon tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
in touch, headway on wide outside over 2f out, ridden and edged left approaching final furlong, chased winner well inside final furlong but no impression
slow into stride, pulled hard in rear, headway and in touch 4f out, staying on one pace when hampered over 1f out
started slowly, always in rear, struggling from halfway, tailed off
slowly into stride and always behind
prominent, chased leader 2f out to approaching final furlong, no extra
prominent, ran on one pace from over 1f out
This looks a very good opportunity for Amwell Brave to lose his maiden tag, with Come What July and It's Blue Chip selected as the main dangers. The John Jenkins trained colt came up against runners from two powerful yards in a decent looking event here at the end of January. He was only beaten a couple of lengths into third and his previous handicap form is rock solid so it is difficult to oppose him today. Come What July wasn't beaten far in a modest maiden at Southwell back in December and has also shown a liking for Wolverhampton. He makes his Lingfield debut this afternoon and if acting on the surface should be in the shake up. It's Blue Chip is lightly raced and should improve on his recent third behind Always Flying. The newcomer Zaffeu is from a top all-weather yard so is worth a look in the betting, but Amwell Brave has the best form credentials and is a confident choice.
