towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
missed break, soon mid-division, effort when not much room and switched left over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders
with leader, led over 1f out, driven and kept on well final furlong
held up, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
towards rear, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
raced centre throughout, always behind and outpaced
behind, switched to race along stand side over 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd final furlong, no impression
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
virtually refused to race, never a factor
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
A wide open sprint handicap to round off proceedings and Mr Rooney is given the nod where stakes should be kept to a minimum. Mr Rooney has shown marked improvement in his four outings this season. Front running tactics were re-applied last time and if those are to be adopted once again, the selection might take some pegging back against the far side rail. A Big Sky Brewing is another that cannot be left from calculations but takes a marked step back in trip from 7f. He does show good pace but this 5f might just be on the sharp side. Lambency is another worthy of consideration, racing just 1lb higher for his last effort while Angelofthenorth has stall one to overcome here but is in fine form having landed a Musselburgh contest recently. A wide open event and Mr Rooney is the pick.
A Big Sky Brewing (USA) 7-2fav (8-8) Tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, soon hung left, one pace, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Stellite (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Johnston's Glory (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) Bumped start, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on until one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Rio Sands (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stk (5) gf.
Brigadore 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out, 18th of 19, 22l behind Memphis Man (9-3) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy in Oct.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 7-2fav (8-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 16, 3l behind Baybshambles (8-8) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) gf.
Just Joey 16-1 (9-6) Behind, reminder after 1f, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong, 11th of 12, 26l behind Revue Princess (9-1) at Newcastle 5f fll hcp (5) gf.
Kings College Boy 8-1 (8-6) Outpaced towards rear, no impression, 8th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Steelcut (9-8) at Hamilton 5f hcp (5) gf.
Overstayed (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon one pace, 6th of 14, 4l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-13) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Sharp Indian 25-1 (8-13) Led, headed over 3f out, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Hart of Gold (8-11) at Catterick 6f app hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Lambency (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-7) Held up behind, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on strongly to go 2nd well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Revue Princess (9-1) at Newcastle 5f fll hcp (5) gf.
Alugat (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Took keen hold in touch, ridden along halfway, soon beaten, last of 10, 10l behind Choysia (9-8) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) frm in Aug.
Greek Secret 20-1 (8-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 14l behind Hart of Gold (8-11) at Catterick 6f app hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Jun Fan (USA) 11-2 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 11l behind Trinculo (10-13) at W'hampton 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Smirfys Gold (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Prominent, chased winner 2f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Rosie Cross (8-11) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Miacarla 16-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Revue Princess (9-1) at Newcastle 5f fll hcp (5) gf.
Angelofthenorth 14-1 (8-13) Behind, chased leaders halfway, headway and every chance entering final furlong, kept on to lead close home, won at Musselburgh 5f clm (6) gf beating Blackheath (8-1) by a shd, 7 ran.
Supreme Speedster 16-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 17l behind Avontuur (8-6) at W'hampton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Monte Major (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Always behind, 11th of 14, 7l behind Trinculo (8-11) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
