mid-division, ridden on outer over 2f out, no impression from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, 5th over 2f out and soon ridden, 4th 1f out and kept on strongly to lead inside final 50 yards
chased leaders, ridden to challenge from 2f out, weakened from over 1f out
mid-division, took closer order early straight and challenged 1 1/2f out, every chance in 3rd from 1f out, no impression inside final furlong and dropped to 4th
chased leaders, ridden under 3f out, no impression from over 1f out and weakened
reminders from stalls and settled towards rear, rapid headway on outer to dispute lead under 6f out, led from 4f out, ridden and pressed from 2f out, headed over 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden from 2f out and no impression from over 1f out
towards rear, took closer order entering straight and ridden from 2f out, no impression from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong
always towards rear and no impression from over 1f out
chased leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd under 6f out, pushed along from 3f out and challenged from 2f out, led over 1f out and headed inside final 50 yards
mid-division, ridden from 2f out, no impression from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon improved to lead, joined under 6f out, headed 4f out and weakened from over 2f out
towards rear when tight for room on bend early, in rear entering straight and no impression from 2f out, kept on without threatening from over 1f out
Aidan O'Brien has runners from the top and bottom of this tough handicap. Udogo just failed to hold the late challenge of Temasek Star last month when conceding 6lb. The winner couldn't quite cope with Mademoiselle Penny, who was receiving 9lb, on his next start so on these terms Udogo just about comes out on top. HATCH HALL was beaten two lengths by Mademoiselle Penny at the Curragh when conceding 5lb and has since scored over hurdles and here on Wednesday. He has a 5lb penalty to contend with but is in superb form and can defy the extra. Honor Oak had threatened an imminent victory when close up on her handicap debut and was impressive in beating tonight's rival Best Kept Secret over the track and trip so with more to come she looks a big threat despite a massive 12lb rise.
Udogo 5-2fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, progress to lead 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 14, hd behind Temasek Star (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
Daliyan (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Mid-division, pushed along 4f out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 13, 20 1/2l behind Van Schaick (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Oct.
Sweet Cherry (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress to challenge in straight and led briefly under 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, 3rd and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Marise (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Honor Oak (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, smooth progress to lead under 2f out, pushed along to assert 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, very easily, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct beating Best Kept Secret (9-3) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Renea (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Held up, 13th approaching straight, soon one pace, 15th of 20, 9l behind Prospector (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Swift Harry 50-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division and pushed along early, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 11th of 17, 26 3/4l behind Crocodile Rock (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gd in Oct.
Romantic (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Pushed along early, prominent, no impression in moderate 4th 1f out, one pace, 4th of 16, 5 3/4l behind Talented Kid (10-0) at Navan 1m hcp gd in Oct.
Solar Benny (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 2nd 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 12th of 13, 35 1/2l behind Van Schaick (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Oct.
Hello Humpfrey (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 5th close home, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Mademoiselle Penny (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Locus Standi (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 4th early, 3rd approaching straight, no impression and checked 1 1/2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 16th of 20, 9 1/4l behind Prospector (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Best Kept Secret (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 11th halfway, progress under 2f out and 3rd 1f out, no chance with easy winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Honor Oak (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Ermine Street (USA) 40-1 (8-10) Towards rear, 14th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, some progress in 10th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Yulong Baozuo (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Seader (USA) 14-1 (11-12) Held up, not fluent 3rd, under pressure from 5th, no danger from before 2 out, 10th of 14, dist behind Colms Dream (10-13) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Carraroe Flyer (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Soon disputed lead, pushed along 3f out, soon headed, no extra from 2f out, 12th of 14, 28 3/4l behind Dancingwithangels (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Mademoiselle Penny (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead over 2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct beating Temasek Star (10-0) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Hatch Hall 9-10fav (9-1) Chased leaders, pushed along in 5th under 4f out, ridden in moderate 4th 2f out, headway to lead 1 1/2f out, pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct beating Esharaat (8-12) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Tortueuse (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 3rd after 7th, ridden in 5th and weakened after 3 out, 7th 2 out, no extra, 10th of 16, 25l behind Sounds Of Thunder (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
