mid-division, ridden entering straight, 9th 2f out, no impression
towards rear, progress on outer and ridden 2f out, went 7th on outer 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, went 3rd close home
chased leaders and took keen hold, improved into 2nd halfway, led and ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
soon chased leader in 2nd, close 4th when short of room from 2f out, pushed along briefly 1f out, soon eased
mid-division, short of room briefly in 6th 2f out, soon ridden, improved to dispute lead 1f out, progress to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
towards rear, ridden and no impression from 2f out, never a factor
soon led and took keen hold, swished tail over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened quickly
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, improved to dispute lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
slowly into stride and always behind, reminders early and under pressure throughout
rear of mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no impression
Another tough handicap to end the evening but Hello Humpfrey should give supporters a run after gaining his third track and trip victory last week. Poitin looked to have a fair chance when tackling 1m4f last week but got no sort of run. He was behind tonight's rival Brosnan but can reverse for with that one though he was beaten 3l by UDOGO previously over the course and distance. The winner wasn't at his best over further last time and can get back on the winning trail as stable companion Song Of Love has yet to prove he stays this far.
Corker Hill (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Towards rear, 11th halfway, some progress on outer 2f out, ridden in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 6l behind Political Policy (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Song Of Love (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden and edged left 1 1/2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on one pace to go 6th close home, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Northern Surprise (9-7) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Udogo 7-2 (10-1) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and dropped to 6th 1f out, no extra, 8th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Saga Bolton (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Sharjah (IRE) 3-1fav (8-8) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 12, 5l behind Political Policy (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Brosnan (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 4f out, under pressure in 6th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Political Policy (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Ned's Indian (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out and 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Political Policy (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Poitin 13-2 (8-5) Slowly into stride and in rear, no impression from 3f out, some modest late progress, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Political Policy (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Ask Me Nicely (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders in 3rd on inner, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 10, 10l behind Catalyst (9-0) at Wexford 1m 1f mdn fll Yielding in Aug.
Tapering (USA) 10-1 (8-4) Dwelt, in rear, never a factor, pushed along in 11th over 2f out, soon no extra, 10th of 13, 20 1/2l behind Political Policy (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Locus Standi (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden under 2f out and 5th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Hatch Hall (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Gaoth Tire (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Chased leaders on inner, 5th 3f out, soon ridden, 6th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Excelli (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Hello Humpfrey (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Slowly away and held up in rear, took keen hold, 11th 3f out, pushed along in 7th on outer 2f out, soon ridden, headway to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan beating Honor Oak (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Empresario (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and edged left 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Saga Bolton (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Carraigin Aonair (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division on outer, 8th 3f out, soon ridden, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Empresario (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
