Andrew Ayres was impressed by Charlie Appleby’s Newmarket maiden winner

PADDOCK PICKS
NEWMARKET APRIL 17 (GOOD-SOFT)
7f three-year-old maiden (Class 4) Race run in a strong cross-wind
AURUM (Charlie Appleby) looked an absolute picture on this debut and was the clear paddock pick. He did something few managed on the day - quicken to win from just off the pace – and looks well above average. He’s bred to be best around this trip (half-brother to the smart speed horses Rouleau and Amadeus Wolf) and might be the right type for something like Royal Ascot’s ...