tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and dropped to 6th 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, ran freely, settled back and 10th halfway, progress entering straight, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and bumped by rival 2f out, progress in 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and edged left 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression entering straight, 10th 1f out, kept on one pace
soon led, pushed along and headed 2f out, soon no extra, eased
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden on outer under 2f out and 7th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and dropped to rear 2f out, weakened
in rear, some progress in straight and ridden in 11th 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 7th close home
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in straight and no extra under 2f out, eased inside final furlong
dwelt, always rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out, progress under pressure to go 2nd 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
Another extremely competitive handicap to round off proceedings but HEAVY WEIGHT is taken to gain compensation for his defeat when well supported here last week. A winner over 7f on his return from a three-year absence in October, he was expected to complete a double over a more suitable trip of 1m2f but didn't get the run of the race and can turn the tables on the winner Udogo, who has been raised 6lb. Whatever It Takes was in fine form before a poor run over hurdles at Punchestown while Pincode completed a double on Turf in the summer and has his first start on the surface. Brosnan is running well and the step-up in trip should pose no problems as he was staying on behind the in-form Political Policy over 1m2f last time. Empresario had been chasing before completing a quickfire double here and a 3lb rise is hardly likely to prevent another big effort.
Udogo 9-2fav (9-10) Chased leaders, progress into 4th 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, improved to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec beating Sharjah (10-0) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Heavy Weight (IRE) 6-4fav (9-11) Chased leaders on inner, short of room and hampered on inner entering straight, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, no impression, 5th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Udogo (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Ghimaar 3-1 (11-4) Ww, mstks, no impress from 3out, 4th of 7, 27l behind Send For Paddy (11-4) at Largy 3m gd in May.
Whatever It Takes (IRE) 2-1fav (11-5) Chased leaders, 7th early, pushed along 3rd, slight mistake 5th, no impression approaching 3 out, soon no extra, eased straight, 14th of 15, dist behind Comehere Hi (11-2) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Carried (IRE) 4-1fav (9-3) Disputed, chased leader after 1 1/2f, challenged 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Jan Van Eyck (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Empresario (IRE) 7-2fav (10-0) Made all, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec beating Ondamoura (9-0) by nk, 14 ran.
Jacobs Well (IRE) 7-2fav (8-13) Prominent, soon 3rd, no impression from over 1f out, soon no extra, 6th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Political Policy (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Ridestan (IRE) 9-2 (10-1) Chased leaders early, hampered after 2f and soon mid-division, 9th 3f out, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, no extra, 6th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Empresario (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Brosnan (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, soon 7th, headway under pressure straight, 3rd from 1f out, slightly impeded inside final furlong, kept on without matching winner close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Political Policy (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Freedom Square (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) In rear, 17th after 4 out, 11th after 3 out, travelled well to 5th 2 out, pushed along to lead narrowly before last where not fluent, soon ridden and headed, wandered left, rallied to lead closing stages, kept on best, won at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Oct beating Lake Chapala (10-12) by 3/4l, 20 ran.
Vote Of Confidence (USA) 14-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace straight, 14th of 22, 28 1/2l behind De Benno (10-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Pincode (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, 3rd 3f out, led briefly 2 1/2f out, soon ridden and headed, no impression on leaders in 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Van Schaick (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Oct.
Spiceupyourlife (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 9 1/4l behind Steppe Daughter (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp fll (4) gd in Jun.
Saga Bolton (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Led early, tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, under pressure and kept on well final 100 yards, won at Fairyhouse 1m 4f Good - Yielding in Sep beating Krissy's Kisses (9-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Sunrise J (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 4 3/4l behind Tawseef (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp hvy in May.
Brokopondo (IRE) 6-1fav (9-7) Held up, progress straight, challenged 1f out, stayed on well, led near line, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov beating Sea of Blue (8-10) by shd, 14 ran.
Cristy's Call (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 4l behind Tortueuse (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
