slowly into stride, outpaced, headway halfway, hung left under pressure from over 1f out, kept on
in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong
always prominent, led well over 1f out, soon hung left, stayed on well
led, hung left throughout, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
dwelt, tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced, never dangerous
prominent, ridden halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon outpaced
Mark Johnston is in top form at present and he can land this juvenile event with Mr Rooney, Tafilah and John Claude could be the main dangers. The selection is a well bred son of Mujadil who cost 20 thousand euros as a yearling. He was quite an early foal and is certain to know his job first time up. Tafilah is the form horse having chased home Aboyne over course and distance last time. It didn't appear to be the strongest of events, but neither does this and she should be in the shake up. Rundear was well behind Danjet on her debut but should improve, but a bigger threat may come from John Claude a newcomer from Neville Callghan's yard. Frankie Dettori is on board this son of Night Shift who should be noted for any significant market moves. It is a race where the betting will be a great help but we expect Mr Rooney to be well supported and this one gets our vote.
Bel Cantor Largesse colt out of 5f winner Palmstead Belle.
John Claude (IRE) Night Shift colt, half-brother to 7f winner All The More.
Lord Jack Flash Woodborough gelding, half-brother to 5f winner Montev Lady.
Mr Rooney (IRE) Mujadil colt, half-brother to 5f-6f winner Desert Tiger.
Otis B Driftwood Tipsy Creek colt, half-brother to regular 5f winner Hagley Park.
Stratham (IRE) Mozart colt, half-brother to 6f-7f winner Shifty Night.
Rundear (IRE) 11-2 Started slowly, behind, headway on inside over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 11l behind Danjet at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn fll gs in Mar.
Tafilah 7-2co-fav Tracked leaders, raced keenly, every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Aboyne at Yarmouth 5f 2yo mdn aut gs in Mar.