tracked leaders, 6th halfway, progress to lead 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to go 2nd under 2f out and challenged 1f out, kept on under pressure to lead close home
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, no extra under 2f out
tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra under 2f out, weakened, eased final furlong
towards rear, 13th halfway, some progress under 2f out and ridden to go 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, progress straight and ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 3rd closing stages
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along 2f out and 7th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden 2f out and 8th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra over 1f out, weakened, eased final 100 yards
always rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight
mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in straight and no extra over 1f out
rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, under pressure and no impression in 10th 1f out, kept on one pace
Solar Heat won a handicap here last October and though running poorly she's 2lb lower and Pat Smullen is an intriguing booking. Udogo is running consistently well and though beaten on his only start here that was on his debut as a two-year-old and he's very much respected. WAR ROOM has won four times in his career - all of them here including over a mile last month. He never wins by far and the assessor can't go to town on him so a hat-trick looks on the cards. Scenic Star looked suited when stepping up to 1m5f and scoring at Down Royal. He dropped back to this trip at Navan last time and though running well looked in need of further. Temasek Star has only raced here twice and scored over the trip in November so a 2lb drop in the ratings can enable him to get competitive.
Udogo 2-1fav (9-13) Prominent, soon 2nd, challenged straight, led over 2 1/2f out, headed 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 18, 3 1/4l behind Elm Grove (8-4) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep.
War Room (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress to challenge over 2f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Aug beating Hat Alnasar (9-11) by nk, 14 ran.
Scenic Star (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Held up, soon 13th, ridden to go 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 17, 5 3/4l behind The Nutcracker (8-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Temasek Star (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Chased leaders early, 7th halfway, not clear run over 2f out and lost place, ridden in 9th over 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Scenic Star (9-2) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Big Tony (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 13, dist behind Three Stars (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Haveinosay (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, outpaced over 2f out, no extra, 12th of 16, 8 1/4l behind Helen's Armada (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Myamo (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden and some progress 3f out, 7th 2f out, no extra, 5th of 10, 18 1/2l behind Santo Prince (9-6) at Wexford 1m 7f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Noble Aussie (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Rear and pushed along, ridden and no impression 3f out, 10th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Cheers Buddy (9-8) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Princess Tamay (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden into 6th on inner 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Kodiac's Back (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Saslong 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, dist behind Magnetic Force (9-11) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Solar Heat (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 8th entering straight, soon no extra, weakened, last of 18, 26 1/2l behind King Of Oriel (8-10) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gd in May.
Miss Mountcharles (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, pushed along in 6th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, slightly hampered over 1f out, soon eased, last of 14, 21 3/4l behind Coach Bombay (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Miniature Hero (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Jumped awkwardly and dwelt, always in rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, last of 11, 37 3/4l behind Three Colours Red (8-8) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp sft in Aug.
Regal Charmer (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Held up in mid-division, ridden into moderate 6th 2f out, no impression in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace final furlong to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 11, 17l behind Three Colours Red (8-8) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp sft in Aug.
Mountmills (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Pushed along early to lead, headed after 2f, chased leader in 2nd halfway, no extra and dropped to rear 2f out, weakened, eased final furlong, last of 7, 24 1/2l behind High Kicker (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Gun Shoot (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on into 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Kodiac's Back (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Nurse Ryan (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, progress into 6th 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 7th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Eric The Third (10-10) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
