raced stands side, tracked leaders, led entering final furlong, stayed on, held by leading pair
dwelt, raced stands side, in rear, headway 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, raced far side, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten
switched left after 100 yards to race far side, held up, headway over 3f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
raced far side, took keen hold, tracked leaders, chased winner 3f out, kept on inside final furlong until eased when no impression towards finish
led stands side, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
raced stands side, pressed leader, no extra inside final furlong
raced stands side, tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, not much room briefly entering final furlong, one pace
switched left after 1f to race far side, weakened 2f out
raced far side, chased winner 3f, weakened over 2f out
raced far side, made all, ridden clear over 1f out, in command after
It is difficult to ignore the claims of Master Rooney here and Brian Smart's colt gets the vote ahead of Mattamia and Zuzu. The selection did extremely well on debut when running very green but getting going as the race wore on and he was doing his best work at the finish when eventually runner-up to Deadly Secret, who has since run well in Group 2 company. That is a strong endorsement of Mester Rooney's abilities and he gets the vote. Mattamia has had a couple of outings over the minimum trip and improved on his second run. The Makbul colt is now stepped up to this 6f and will be much better suited, so watch for him going close here. Zuzu made a pleasing debut at Haydock and will be better for that experience, so she can't be ruled out. Waahej clearly needed his debut and can come on for it, and the same goes for Mabait, who tries turf for the first time. An intriguing maiden then, and Master Rooney can come out on top.
Cook's Endeavour (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Slowly away, mid-division, no impression over 1f out, 8th of 10, 14l behind Lord Shanakill (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf in May.
Definightly Diktat colt out of 6f & 7f winner Perfect Night.
Join Up 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, edged left under pressure, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 16, 14l behind Gallagher (9-3) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Mabait 10-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 5l behind Sapphire Prince (9-3) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Jun.
Master Rooney (IRE) 6-5fav (9-3) Ran green, chased leaders, effort when hung right 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Deadly Secret (9-3) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Mattamia (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Macdillon (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Spinners End (IRE) Royal Applause colt, half-brother to useful 7f & 1m winner Yasoodd and miler Gript.
Waahej 20-1 (9-0) In touch, chasing leaders, ran green over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 16, 8l behind Sri Putra (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Liliaceae Lujain filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-1m2f.
Prom 100-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 17l behind Sneak Preview (9-0) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs.
Yaldas Girl (USA) 8-1 (9-0) In touch until ridden and lost place halfway, soon behind, last of 10, 12l behind Danehill Destiny (9-0) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Zuzu (IRE) 3-1fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Isabella Grey (8-10) at Haydock 6f nov fll stk (4) gd.
Aldermoor (USA) Tale Of The Cat colt out of winning miler Notting Hill.
