Verdict

In a very trappy contest a narrow vote is given to Amadeus, Ready To Rumble and Sour Fontenail are also expected to be involved in the finish. The selection was an easy winner at Fakenham off a mark of 86 and has since been a little inconsistent. He could be the type to have his own ideas about the game, but if on a going day he is handicapped to go very close. Soeur Fontenail would probably prefer a couple of furlongs further but is in good form and should be in the shake up despite top-weight. Meanwhile Ready To Rumble cannot be easily dismissed on his recent third behind Corrib Lad. Course specialist Acertack is another to consider for each-way purposes, but our idea of the winner is Amadeus.

Formwatch

Soeur Fontenail (FR) 14-1 (10-10) Led, ridden when narrowly headed 3 out, weakened next, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Spectrometer (11-6) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Feb.

Just A Touch 16-1 (10-5) Always behind, 7th of 8, 49l behind Madison Du Berlais (11-0) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in Feb.

Acertack (IRE) 11-1 (10-5) Tracked leader, led 10th, not fluent next, headed 3 out, weakened quickly, 4th of 7, 24l behind Roznic (11-6) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in Feb.

Amadeus (AUS) 7-2 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, no impression, 3rd of 10, 20l behind Polar Gunner (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Feb.

Bel Ombre (FR) 11-1 (10-12) Hampered 3rd, behind from 6th, mistake 8th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Haile Selassie (10-10) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Feb, 10 ran.

Ready To Rumble (NZ) 4-1jt-fav (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden after 9th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Tuesday's Child (10-10) at Ludlow 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (E) gd in Nov, 11 ran.

Our Jolly Swagman 8-1 (10-9) Keen, chased leaders, ridden after 13th, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 33l behind Nice Try (11-12) at Warwick 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.