chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear
in touch, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened and hung left over 1f out
close up, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in rear, pushed along over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
Godolphin have been hitting the mark with their two-year-old's and with the benefit of experience it is DESTINATION AIM who is fancied to see off a host of interesting newcomers, perhaps most notably Wigmore Hall and Round Won. This has the potential to be a very interesting maiden so video recorders at the ready. The selection was fourth to Stags Leap on his debut at Goodwood; that form on its own reads very well and so with improvement to come now tackling better ground he is taken to win. Harlestone Times, Power Series and Argyll all look like horses for the future, so of more interest today may be Round Won. A $150,000 breeze-up purchase, he is from a very prolific US family and the market should hint at whether he is ready to rock and roll first time up. Rhythmic Star hasn't been rushed to the racetrack and this March foal needs a check, as does Sophie's Beau as the yard's runners tend to be very very good if they win first time up. Perceptive, a half-sister to Phillipina, may need more time, whilst the same could apply to Wigmore Hall however his dam was a seven furlong winner at two and he looks an interesting newcomer. A hard betting heat, but the feeling is that Destination Aim could prevail.
Argyll 100-1 (9-3) In touch, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 12l behind Mr David (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Calm Storm (IRE) Whipper colt out of Dark Hyacinth.
Destination Aim 9-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, 5th into straight, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite pace to threaten leaders, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Stags Leap (9-0) at Goodwood 7f mdn stks (2) sft.
Get A Grip (IRE) Royal Applause colt out of Landela.
Harlestone Times (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched right over 1f out, kept on, 9th of 17, 12l behind Simenon (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Holkham 16-1 (9-3) Slowly away, keen hold early, green in rear, not handle camber, hung badly left from halfway, soon tailed off, eased, last of 5, 39l behind Professor John (9-3) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jul.
Molon Labe (IRE) Footstepsinthesand colt out of Pillars Of Society.
Power Series (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Always behind, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 39l behind Agony And Ecstasy (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Rhythmic Star Starcraft colt out of Markova's Dance.
Round Won (USA) Two Punch colt out of Indy Go Go.
Sophie's Beau (USA) Stormy Atlantic colt out of Lady Buttercup.
Tewin Wood Zaha gelding out of Green Run.
Wigmore Hall (IRE) High Chaparral colt out of Love And Laughter.
Affirmable Doyen filly out of Bella Bellisimo.
Inpursuitoffreedom Pastoral Pursuits filly out of Quilt.
Perceptive Carnival Dancer filly out of Discerning.
Noverre Over There (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Dwelt, soon close up, pushed along 3f out, driven 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 13l behind Ibmab (8-11) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo clm (6) gd.
