close up, 5th halfway, took closer order over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, 7th halfway, headway under 2f out, improved to 2nd over 1f out, kept on, not trouble winner
tracked leader, soon led, headed after 3f, 2nd halfway, led over 2f out, headed under 2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, weakened
dwelt slightly, soon rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, headway on inner 2f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd closing stages
in touch, headway to lead after 3f, headed over 2f out, lost place under 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out
close up, 3rd halfway, under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace in 4th closing stages
led narrowly, soon headed, 4th halfway, travelled well and closed over 2f out, led under 2f out, asserted inside final furlong, kept on well, comfortably
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, travelled well over 2f out, headway 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra closing stages
held up in rear, 14th halfway, some headway closing stages, never a factor
towards rear, 12th halfway, no impression, weakened final furlong
in touch, slightly hampered after 1 1/2f, 6th halfway, took closer order 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, weakened closing stages
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on, never nearer
towards rear, 11th halfway, under pressure 1 1/2f out, weakened
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Whatharm gained one of his six course victories in this race in 2020 and has won from much higher marks. Oriental Dancer showed potential for Richard Hannon and has joined an in-form yard while Rockbury Lad has continued to run well despite shooting up the weights for his victory here in September. PIERRE LAPIN hasn't won for just over a year but he's been dropping in the weights and didn't get the run of the race last time. The assessor has given him a chance to get back on the winning trail as he holds Darkdeserthighway on that last run but Morning Approach would have to be considered if getting a run from her reserve spot.
Higher Kingdom 25-1 (8-13) Very slowly away and off pace in rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 12th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Fairytale Princess (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Pierre Lapin (IRE) 9-2fav (9-11) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, briefly short of room in 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th close home, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Benavente (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Celebrating Ethel (IRE) 7-2jfav (10-0) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th under 3f out, no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 16 1/2l behind Mogwli (8-11) at Bellewstown 1m hcp hvy in Sep.
Darkdeserthighway (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 6th on outer 2f out, soon ridden, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Benavente (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
In Favour 66-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along and dropped to 7th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 16, 33 1/4l behind Pachmena (10-11) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Whatharm (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 9th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Benavente (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Allo Arry (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders early, mid-division after 2f, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Many Tears (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Chavajod 9-2 (9-13) Mid-division, pushed along in 10th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace without threatening, never a factor, 7th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Walhaan (10-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Rockbury Lad 10-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, soon rear of mid-division and 9th halfway, travelled well and switched right under 2f out, 6th and pushed along on outer 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final 150 yards, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Gobi Star (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Venetian (IRE) 150-1 (9-13) Mid-division early, rear of mid-division halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra under 2f out, 11th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Gobi Star (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
You Owe Me Money (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 6th under 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Walhaan (10-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Not Just Yet (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Prominent and led after 1 1/2f, ran freely, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final 150 yards, 9th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Gobi Star (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Oriental Dancer 13-8fav (9-9) Held up in touch, pushed along and headway over 2f out, went second over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong but no match for winner, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Gone (9-9) at Bath 1m hcp (6) fm in Jun.
Quick Blessing (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out and 5th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Jack Red Cloud (9-8) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Angel Above (IRE) 40-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and lost place early straight, no extra towards rear under 2f out, last of 14, 8 1/2l behind Gobi Star (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Morning Approach (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and headway under 2f out, ridden and led early final furlong, kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov beating Roman Palace (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Love Mocha 15-8fav (9-9) Led early, joined after 2f, led from halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 10l behind Bedelia (9-3) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f gd in Jun.
