Tracked leader, disputed lead briefly after 3rd, led 5 out, asserted 2 out, soon ridden and 4 lengths clear before last, kept on well run-in, comfortably op 4/1
Tracked leaders on inner, mistake 5th, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd entering straight, ridden and no impression on winner approaching last, kept on one pace op 3/1 tchd 4/1
Tracked leaders, close up in rear halfway, slight mistake 8th, 3rd and pushed along 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace tchd 6/1 and 9/1
Royal Thief showed improved form when scoring over C&D on seasonal bow a fortnight ago and is respected alongside fellow last-time-out winner Silver Sheen; while Think Positive isn't crossed off in haste after a decent showing at Cork last time. ALLEZ DANCE showed up well in a strong handicap at Down Royal over shorter this month and is fancied to take this opportunity to showcase his stamina now.