chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no further impression
dwelt, towards rear, some headway approaching final furlong, never on terms
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, weakened just over 2f out
soon led, shaken up final furlong, comfortably
took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened 1f out
took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never near leaders
led early, chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on
dwelt, mid-division, headway 2f out, stayed on, not trouble leaders
mid-division, weakened well over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, came wide entering straight, soon weakened
in rear, well behind final 2f
Some of the bigger stables are represented here, and only a tentative vote goes the way of Golden Fury over Aylmer Road, with the market best watched for the newcomers, including Communication and Accomplish. John Dunlop won this 12 months ago with Hasaysis, and if Golden Fury is anywhere near fit, then he can add to the stable's tally. The son of Cadeaux Genereux, a half-brother to the useful Bulaxie, went close on a couple of occasions last term, notably when second to Sir Michael Stoute's Mutajaamel at Sandown in September, and can really be considered unlucky not to have opened his account by now. His experience should help against some interesting newcomers, including Communication who is bred to come into his own over middle-distances. Accomplish is related to plenty of winners, and both of Geoff Wragg's runners, Tayman and Lochranza, could be useful in time. A bigger danger to the selection on this occasion though, may well be Aylmer Road who got bogged down in the heavy ground when fancied at Nottingham last September. Paul Cole's colt got within half-a-length of the odds-on Maidanni on his York debut and should have no trouble losing his maiden tag this term. Today though, Golden Fury may be the one to be on.
Aylmer Road (IRE) 11-10fav Prominent, ridden and every chance over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 9, 18l behind Natalie Jane at Nottingham 1m 2f 2yo mdn (D3) hvy in Oct.
Communication Machiavellian colt, half-brother to middle-distance winner Vijanti.
Golden Fury 6-4fav Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Glen Ida at Newcastle 1m 2yo mdn (D3) gf in Sept.
Halcyon Express (IRE) 10-1 With leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Mintlaw at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (E3) gs in Nov.
Nobelix (IRE) 12-1 Behind, pushed along 3f out, kept on under pressure over 1f out, never dangerous, 4th of 11, 13l behind Rock Music at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Jan.
Reaching Out (IRE) 10-1 Chased leaders to over 3f out, soon outpaced and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 6l behind Our Kes at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (E3) pol in Jan.
Tayman (IRE) Sinndar colt out of winning miler Sweet Emotion.
Accomplish Desert Story filly, half-sister to flat and hurdles winners.
