led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
chased leader in 2nd, travelling well 2f out, pushed along and led over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, easily
chased leaders disputing 3rd, pushed along in 3rd under 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders disputing 3rd, pushed along in last under 4f out, reminders over 1f out, kept on same pace under hands and heels final furlong
Theobald finished last in the Irish Derby before a fine handicap debut when runner-up to Lethal Power, who was receiving 20lb, at Leopardstown. THREEANDFOURPENCE has also been involved in Group 1 company having finished a very good fourth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas before not getting the best of runs in the St James's Palace Stakes and takes a massive drop in class. Kerineya looked in need of experience on her debut over the track and trip but found another gear when getting the hang of the job and looks a very nice prospect. First Response makes his belated racecourse debut and though he has a very smart pedigree he's up against strong opposition.
Theobald (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) In rear early before improving to lead after 1f, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, pressed over 1f out and headed inside final 200 yards, no extra and kept on same pace closing stages, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Lethal Power (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jul.
Threeandfourpence (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Without Parole (9-0) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Kerineya (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, some headway into 3rd early straight, switched right under 2f out, pushed along and progress 1f out, led over 100 yards out and kept on well, won at Naas 1m mdn fll gf in Jun beating Shelannga (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
First Response First Defence colt out of Promising Lead.
