chased leader, lost place over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under strong pressure to lead post
soon led, clear halfway, ridden 2f out, caught post
slowly into stride, improved to go 3rd 4f out, ridden 3f out, no impression final 2f
Dickie Le Davoir can repel the challenge of Another Genepi but Louisiade is not without claims himself. The selection won readily in this grade three starts ago over 6 furlongs but found the return to handicap company over course and distance last time beyond him. He's done most of his racing over shorter but looked in need of this trip when getting going too late on Tuesday and has the form to take this if those exertions haven't taken their toll. Another Genepi readily won a course and distance seller last time which should have boosted her confidence but this is tougher and she'll need to be at the top of her game. Louisiade has a decent record here and shouldn't be underestimated despite having a little to find at the weights but preference is for Dickie Le Davoir.
Government (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden along over 2f out, not much room and switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Southwell 7f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs beating Kingsmaite (9-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Louisiade (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) In touch, headway and hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Arctic Desert (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol.
Another Genepi (USA) 5-4fav (8-12) Made all, ridden clear final 2f, eased towards finish, won at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs beating Elusive Warrior (8-12) by 7l, 5 ran.
Capital Lass 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 18l behind Green Pirate (8-12) at W'hampton 7f sll (6) pol.
Dickie Le Davoir 4-6fav (9-7) Soon pushed along in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Grimes Faith (9-11) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs.
