Overview
- Dropped out last to settle under William Buick, the Godolphin juvenile quickened smartly to dominate on the Rowley Mile.
- He won by an official four and three-quarter lengths, erasing concerns from his free-running third in the Acomb at York.
- Commander's Intent filled the runner-up spot, with Appleby stablemate Catullus beaten behind them.
- Appleby said a Dewhurst bid is under review based on post-race recovery and conditions, as bookmakers shortened the colt to as low as 9-2 for the race.
- The €1.9m breeze-up buy had advertised his ability in a red-hot July-course maiden, and officials described Thursday’s going as good, good to firm in places.