soon in rear and well off pace, closed from over 4f out, pushed along early straight and some headway, ran on without threatening inside final furlong
slowly into stride and pushed along, soon chased leaders in moderate 5th, closed from over 4f out, pushed along again over 3f out, no extra and one pace final furlong
soon raced in moderate 6th, closed from over 4f out, effort straight, ran on without threatening inside final furlong
a little slow into stride, soon raced in moderate 7th, a little keen, closed from over 4f out, some headway but no impression when switched right inside final furlong, kept on without threatening
pushed along briefly away from stalls and slightly bumped with rival, soon chased clear leader in 2nd, closed from over 4f out, ridden to challenge from 2f out, on terms over 1f out, headed inside final furlong and kept on without matching winner
slightly bumped away from stalls, led and soon went on, reduced lead from over 4f out, pressed from 2f out, joined over 1f out, soon headed and no extra, one pace
soon chased leaders in moderate 3rd, a little keen, closed from over 4f out, effort straight, no extra inside final furlong
soon chased leaders in moderate 4th, closed from over 4f out, prominent travelling smoothly straight, on terms over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
Theobald was well beaten the only time he attempted this trip but won over an extended 1m2f in February and this is his time of year. King's Vow has won over a mile here and over this trip at Leopardstown in the summer though is 15lb higher. SHEISDIESEL completed a four-timer here in the spring and continued to perform well despite a huge leap in the weights. She'll be better for her two recent runs and looks the one to beat. Nimitz is ultra-consistent having won three and been placed 10 times in 20 all-weather starts while Miss Snossyboots has the beating of the selection on their 1-2 here in May, though has shown very little subsequently. Guinevere has been hurdling and was staying on strongly in a track and trip maiden last month.
Theobald (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Close up and pressed leader, disputed halfway, led 2 1/2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 6 3/4l behind Freescape (8-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
King's Vow (FR) 14-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression 2f out, 10th on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor, 7th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Charcor (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Sheisdiesel 10-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, closer early straight and headway between horses 2f out, 4th 1f out and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Charcor (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Nimitz (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Held up, mid-division halfway, progress into 5th 2f out, soon ridden, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Bold Approach (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Miss Snossyboots (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Mid-division, closer early straight, soon pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Charcor (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Shekiba (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Led, headed after 2f and chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 9 1/4l behind Bold Approach (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Itsalonglongroad 33-1 (9-11) Waited with and raced in 11th early, rapid headway to lead over 5f out, soon went on, reduced lead and headed over 1f out, no extra and one pace after, 5th of 14, 5 1/2l behind The Mouse Doctor (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Guinevere (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) A little slow into stride, soon raced in 12th, headway and slightly impeded 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening after, 5th of 14, 4l behind Bashful Boy (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.
