held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden to lead narrowly when hung left 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
broke well, soon taken back to track leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
with leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, held when not much room 1f out
in rear, never a factor
led, ridden and headed narrowly 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on
in rear, never a factor
in rear, progress halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
The third race on the card is a very average six furlong handicap but the vote goes to the improving SIR LOUIS who can hopefully see off Knightfire and Stef And Stelio. The selection is not a confident pick as he will be encountering vastly different conditions today but if handling the quicker surface he'll go close for the all conquering Richard Fahey yard. His biggest threat should be Knightfire who bolted up on his last start at Wolverhampton. He cost quite a bit of money but hasn't lived up to his reputation thus far. Now that he has found the winning thread he may be able to take this, if handling the swop from the artificial surface. Frankie Dettori is an interesting jockey booking for the Gerard Butler yard. He rides the quirky Stef And Stelio who came down the handicap late last year. He now looks on a very winnable mark and should be noted in the betting. Others who have each-way chances are Young Simon and Danzoe. The latter named must be monitored as his trainer is a top five trainer on the track and an each-way bet is advised if the money comes. In a tough contest the vote just about goes to Sir Louis.
Knightfire (IRE) 13-8fav (9-3) In touch, looking for room approaching 2f out, effort between horses over 1f out, shaken up to lead 1f out, soon clear, comfortably, won at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar beating Rathbawn Girl (8-11) by 4l, 9 ran.
Danzoe (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 12th of 14, 28l behind Ransom Note (8-8) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Stef And Stelio 9-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 27l behind Tewin Wood (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
Young Simon 16-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 9l behind Forest Crown (8-12) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Singin' The Blues 20-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 15, 5l behind Adventure Story (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Nov.
Sir Louis 3-1fav (8-13) Soon chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden 2 lengths clear over 1f out, readily, won at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) sft beating Drumpellier (8-10) by 3l, 14 ran.
Vanilla Loan (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Hampered start, behind, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 12l behind Liberty Lady (9-6) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.
Ellen Vannin (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Led over 1f, chased leaders until weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 14, 6l behind Coolree Star (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Shawkantango 4-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, reminders after 2f, always behind, 7th of 10, 6l behind Mary's Pet (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
