mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, went 5th 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression on winner in 2nd 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
rear of mid-division, headway into 6th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 3rd close home
rear of mid-division, headway into 5th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, went 3rd over 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, kept on
in rear, ridden and closer in moderate 9th 2f out, no impression
dwelt, always behind, never a factor
in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
reared leaving stalls and unseated rider
broke well and led early, joined after 2f, led entering straight, went clear 1 1/2f out, pushed along and stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders, took keen hold early and disputed lead after 2f, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened
mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, weakened
Whatharm has been here three times and won them all including when carrying a big weight last week. He's up 8lb but capable of another big run. FAAKHIRAH scored for Godolphin at Kempton a year ago and was having her first subsequent start and making her debut for new connections when beaten less than 2 lengths here last month. Normal progress can see her land this though there are plenty of dangers including Pulse Of Shanghai, who still looks well treated despite a 5lb rise for last month's victory here. Lilandra has been narrowly beaten in most starts and has to be considered with Sam Ewing's claim a major plus.
Whatharm (IRE) 13-2 (10-2) Held up mid-division, raced keenly, 7th halfway, pushed along 2f out, progress between horses to go 3rd over 1f out, 2nd 1f out, soon ridden to challenge and led final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov beating Fridtjof Nansen (10-1) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Howling Wolf (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened, last of 9, 12 3/4l behind Comfort Line (9-3) at Gowran Park 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Parkers Hill (IRE) 18-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, weakened, 9th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Raphael (10-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Faakhirah (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Rear, 7th halfway, came wide entering straight, effort over 1f out, 3rd final 150 yards, dropped to 4th and kept on same pace closing stages, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Acquiescent (8-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp fll pol in Oct.
Merchant Of Venice 11-1 (9-9) In touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Extrodinair (9-10) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Arabeska (IRE) 22-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Arcanears (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Lilandra (FR) 4-1 (9-2) Prominent, tracked leaders towards outer, a little keen, 2nd halfway, pushed along to challenge and on terms under 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression in 2nd 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd final 50 yards, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Ediyva (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Katiymann (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Raphael (10-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Benedict Roezl (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) Awkward from stalls and slowly away, towards rear, pushed along and closer in 8th on inner 2f out, no impression when short of room over 1f out, no extra, 14th of 16, 7 1/2l behind Highly Approved (10-0) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Pulse Of Shanghai (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Soon led, joined inside 1st 2f, led again approaching straight, joined under 2f out, regained narrow lead and stayed on best inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct beating Monzoon (9-9) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Hazard 11-1 (9-13) Held up mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, went 4th post, 4th of 14, 3l behind Whatharm (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Limit Long 22-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Earls (8-10) at Naas 5f hcp hvy in Nov.
Hieroglyphic 7-2 (9-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th post, 5th of 14, 3l behind Whatharm (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Poet's Pride 4-1 (10-2) Chased leader, lost place 2 1/2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 11th of 18, 9 1/2l behind Lady Boomerang (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Imposing Supreme (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Prominent, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon no impression on winner, 3rd 1f out, no extra, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Raphael (10-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Billyfairplay (IRE) 3-1fav (10-0) Pushed along early and tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression on outer early straight, moderate 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 8 1/4l behind That's Not Me (10-2) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Sep.
