Thanks Ardent and STH, I think he was lucky to win as nothing went right. He should really have been sent on earlier to make use of his stamina, for as Dex pointed out a mile is his minimum, when things did quicken up he also ran into trouble and got stopped briefly. Luckily he just had enough time to hit stride before the line. I feel had it gone on a furlong he would have pulled well away. In my opinion he will be worth following, as will his conquerer in his previous race.
What a cracking bumper race at Ascot tomorrow with Swing Bowlers half brother RED SHERLOCK taking on the equally impressive CAPTAIN CUTTER. This time tomorrow the \festival bumper could have a new favourite!
BLACK N BREW is a tasty price in the 8.20 Dundalk and Alvar winning the race before has certainly done no ham to the form!
Good luck to you mate...I have backed the last three winners this evening so wont mind if you turn me over mate ;-)