led 1f, led again over 1f out, soon driven and challenged, stayed on well
behind and ran green, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
with leader, led 5f out, headed over 1f out, soon faded
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on well final furlong
dwelt, soon outpaced, headway and hampered over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, never nearer
held up, edged left and headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, never trouble leaders
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
Aakef, Burma Rock, Hajoum and Leahurst all hold entries in Group races over forthcoming months and it will be interesting to see what the market makes of their respective chances. Hajoum is the suggestion. He is a half-brother to the speedy juvenile Swiss Lake and was made favourite for his debut on heavy ground at York last month. He wasn't beaten far, should be suited by a better surface and come on for the experience so gets the nod. Aakef chased home Saucy Brown on debut before failing to land a blow in the Windsor Castle. He's better than he showed there and may be able to show that this afternoon. Eagles Call didn't fare badly on debut but lacks the lofty ambitions of his rivals and may find this too competitive. Burma Rock is clearly of interest given his Royal Lodge entry but Leahurst appeals as a more obvious candidate for juvenile honours and the half-brother to Dunelight hails from a yard whose youngsters have been in red hot form. This should prove to be an informative heat and Hajoum could not be a confident selection.
Aakef (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, edged right under pressure, weakened over 1f out, 17th of 25, 13l behind Flashmans Papers (9-3) at Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Burma Rock (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of a moderate racemare.
Eagles Call (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Light The Fire (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Hajoum (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on until no extra towards finish, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Lakeman (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) hvy in Jul.
Leahurst (IRE) Verglas colt, half-brother to winning miler Dunelight and 6f winner Writingonthewall.
Bounty Box Bahamian Bounty filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Vive Les Rouges.
Intikama (IRE) Intikhab filly, half-sister to 1m4f winner Actodos.
Welcome Applause (IRE) 8-1 (8-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 6th of 13, 7l behind Wilbury Star (8-12) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jul.
