took keen hold, chased leaders, led 2f out, soon ridden, in command over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
soon pushed along on inside and chased leaders, ridden 4f out, lost place over 3f out
disputed lead, narrow lead inside final 3f, riddden and headed 2f out, no impression when lost 2nd last stride
disputed lead until inside final 3f, still every chance when ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway and squeezed through on inside over 3f out, stayed on to 2nd last strides, no chance with winner
chased leaders until ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out, eased when no chance over 1f out
raced wide throughout and never on terms
SIR LOUIS returned to winning ways over C&D recently and is dropping down a grade here. His winners' penalty is negated by 7lb claimer George Chaloner taking over the reins and Richard Fahey's charge can follow up. Charles Parnell and Errigal Lad have plenty to find with the selection, but Final Salute looks a threat despite a 5lb higher mark after after scoring here back in November. Gold Story has been in better form of late and makes most appeal of the remainder.
Sir Louis 14-1 (8-7) Pressed leader, led 2f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, stayed on under pressure final furlong, won at Southwell 6f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs beating Bel Cantor (8-10) by 1l, 10 ran.
Charles Parnell (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Dwelt, behind, ridden 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 10, 5l behind Sir Louis (8-7) at Southwell 6f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Final Salute 16-1 (8-8) Dwelt, mid-division on outer, headway to chase leaders 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, just held on, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov beating Takajan (9-7) by ns, 12 ran.
Errigal Lad 22-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 11l behind Bonnie Prince Blue (8-12) at Southwell 6f clm stks (6) fbs.
Ponting (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Dwelt towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 12, 17l behind Alpha Tauri (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Dec.
Gold Story 3-1fav (8-12) Tracked leaders on inside, effort to challenge over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead narrowly inside final furlong, headed and no extra final 50 yards, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Penrod Ballantyne (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs.
Flow Chart (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Not much room start, behind and soon outpaced, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders, 5th of 9, 8l behind Itsthursdayalready (9-0) at Southwell 6f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs.
Archilini 9-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, stayed on final 50 yards, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Figaro Flyer (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Little Pandora 50-1 (10-0) Steadied start, held up towards rear and keen, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 13l behind Fashion Icon (10-8) at Catterick 5f am hcp 0-55 (6) sft in Oct.
