Goodwood Races & Results Tomform Friday 4th August 2023

There were 48 Races on Friday 4th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Goodwood, 8 races at Bangor, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 6 races at Bath, 8 races at Galway, 6 races at Musselburgh, 6 races at Newmarket, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 4th August 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:50 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
13
1st (13) Temporize (6/1 +57%)
Temporize

6
6/1(+57%)
(13) Temporize 6/1, Impressed when winning first 2 starts last summer. Form levelled off in handicaps thereafter, but produced a career best on just second start for current yard when runner-up at Ascot (2m) last week, rallying entering final 1f and keeping on well. Well worth a crack at this longer trip. Interesting.
2nd on soft at Ascot last week (2m); longer trip worth a go but other runners appeal more.
16
2nd (16) Robert Johnson (7.5/1 +17%)
Robert Johnson

7.5
7.5/1(+17%)
(16) Robert Johnson 7.5/1, Most progressive this year, overcoming a rise in class to complete a hat-trick in 9-runner handicap at York (16.2f, good) 20 days ago, typically finding plenty. This demands more but further improvement can't be ruled out with this longer trip likely to be within range. 1 lb out of the weights.
Northern raider on a roll having won five of his last six and appears to stay all day.
17
3rd (17) Tronador (6.5/1 +35%)
Tronador

6.5
6.5/1(+35%)
(17) Tronador 6.5/1, Resumed winning ways in 10-runner event (17f) at Limerick in June before posting a good third back over hurdles at Bellewstown (16.8f, good) 27 days ago. First run beyond 17f in this sphere. 2 lb out of the weights.
In-form Irish raider who has won in Britain; assured stayer; 2lb out of the weights.
15
4th (15) Motazzen (25/1 +0%)
Motazzen

25
25/1(+0%)
(15) Motazzen 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021, but has run well on all 4 starts this year, including in a first-time visor when third of 8 in 2m handicap at Kempton 23 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. 1 lb out of the weights.
0-10 since arriving from France where he won twice; accustomed to easier races than this.
3
5th (3) The Grand Visir (20/1 -11%)
The Grand Visir

20
20/1(-11%)
(3) The Grand Visir 20/1, Confirmed all his powers are intact in giving a 3-year younger rival a scare in the Queen Alexandra Stakes (21.6f) at Royal Ascot. Ran below form back in handicap company at Newbury last time but will benefit from a return to this trip. Visor/tongue strap refitted.
Lots of form in strong staying handicaps but faster ground would be favoured.
9
6th (9) Aggagio (10/1 +17%)
Aggagio

10
10/1(+17%)
(9) Aggagio 10/1, Won 3 times at this venue last year and produced a career best over hurdles when landing a competitive Haydock handicap in April. Found only one too good back in this sphere here in May but wasn't at his best on most recent outing and not sure to be suited by this sort of test.
Excellent course record and had excuses last time; this stamina test could suit him.
8
7th (8) Emiyn (18/1 +0%)
Emiyn

18
18/1(+0%)
(8) Emiyn 18/1, Proved better than ever when opening his account for the season in 10-runner handicap at Chester (14.4f, heavy) 20 days ago. Received a good ride on that occasion and will likely prove vulnerable from a 5 lb higher mark over this much longer trip.
Made all last time at Chester; unlikely to get a soft lead this time and 5lb higher.
4
8th (4) Typewriter (14/1 -40%)
Typewriter

14
14/1(-40%)
(4) Typewriter 14/1, Useful performer who shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 9 in Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot (21.6f) last time, quickening to press leader over 1f out before stamina gave out. Will benefit from this slightly shorter trip and one to consider.
Didn't quite last home over 2m5f at Ascot and has softer ground to deal with here.
1
9th (1) Calling The Wind (6.5/1 -8%)
Calling The Wind

6.5
6.5/1(-8%)
(1) Calling The Wind 6.5/1, Reliable sort who won this corresponding race in 2021 and, back in headgear, returned to winning ways with a fine performance in the Northumberland Plate (Handicap) at Newcastle (16.2f) 34 days ago. Should give another good account back up in trip.
Knows what these staying handicaps are all about and he can cope with this mark.
10
10th (10) Land Of Winter (22/1 +12%)
Land Of Winter

22
22/1(+12%)
(10) Land Of Winter 22/1, Relished a return to softer going and snapped a losing run stretching back to 2021 in 4-runner handicap at Beverley (16.2f, good to soft) 17 days ago, going clear inside final 1f. Quite what he achieved there is open to question, however.
Beverley winner but it's unconvincing that he's in good enough form to win this.
7
11th (7) Vino Victrix (12/1 -20%)
Vino Victrix

12
12/1(-20%)
(7) Vino Victrix 12/1, Enjoyed a productive 2022 campaign, runner-up in Cesarewitch (18f) at Newmarket. Has yet to hit top form this season but looks to be coming to the boil again and is worth a try at this longer trip.
Struggled this term and may need faster ground if he's to recapture last year's highs.
5
12th (5) Law Of The Sea (7/1 +36%)
Law Of The Sea

7
7/1(+36%)
(5) Law Of The Sea 7/1, Shaped well first 3 starts for new yard, including when excellent fourth in Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot in June. Struck into and run best excused when well held in Northumberland Plate at Newcastle since. Expected to bounce back.
Solid form in strong staying handicaps before an excusable defeat in Northumberland Plate.
18
13th (18) Arabescato (150/1 -127%)
Arabescato

150
150/1(-127%)
(18) Arabescato 150/1, Failed to come on for recent run when only seventh of 13 at Catterick (15.9f) 23 days ago and faces a stiff task from well out of the weights here. Has left John Butler.
Lost his way since his fourth 12 months ago and is 15lb out of the weights this time.
2
14th (2) Tritonic (8.5/1 +29%)
Tritonic

8.5
8.5/1(+29%)
(2) Tritonic 8.5/1, Course winner who got straight back on track with cheekpieces discarded when third of 19 in Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot (20f, good) 45 days agio. staying on. Likely to go well again.
Fine on soft ground normally but he may appreciate quicker conditions over quite this far.
12
15th (12) Winterwatch (40/1 +0%)
Winterwatch

40
40/1(+0%)
(12) Winterwatch 40/1, Made a winning start for this yard at Kempton in June 2022. Hasn't gone on since, though did at least fare better than on his reappearance when sixth of 14 at Newcastle (16.2f) 34 days ago, albeit promising a bit more than he delivered. Up in trip.
Quiet on the AW this campaign and faces a big ask at this level returned to turf.
14
16th (14) Mostly Sunny (14/1 +0%)
Mostly Sunny

14
14/1(+0%)
(14) Mostly Sunny 14/1, Dual winner in 2022 who ran up to his best returned to the all-weather when second in 14-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 34 days ago, rallying. Should be suited by this longer trip and can't be dismissed.
Still learning his trade as a stayer and improved form on the AW last time (2m).
6
17th (6) Prince Imperial (28/1 -40%)
Prince Imperial

28
28/1(-40%)
(6) Prince Imperial 28/1, Useful 14f scorer last autumn for Richard Hughes. Winless over hurdles through the winter and beat only one home back on the level in 2m Newbury handicap in April, but stopped the slide to some extent tried tongue tied and refitted with a visor on his first outing for his new yard at Royal Ascot.
On last winning mark and all things considered he didn't run badly in the Ascot Stakes.
LTO Selection:

13:50 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

A competitive renewal which sees several intriguing contenders lining up, including 2021 winner Calling The Wind. He arrives here following a career-best effort when taking the Northumberland Plate and cannot be dismissed off 4lb higher. That being said, TEMPORIZE was only narrowly denied when securing a staying-on second over 2m at Ascot last month and, with the potential for more to come, is fancied to get the better of Irish raider Tronador. Hydroplane and Emiyn appeal most of the remainder.

TEMPORIZE stuck to his task gamely when runner-up at Ascot last week and could raise his game further now tackling an extreme distance, so he's put forward as the answer. Law of The Sea had been shaping up really well for his new yard prior to being struck into in the Northumberland Plate, so there's a good chance he'll bounce back here, while Typewriter and Calling The Wind are others of interest

Calling The Wind is hard to knock but LAW OF THE SEA was unlucky not to win the Chester Cup on his only soft-ground start.


14:25 Goodwood Group 3 (Class 1) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Epictetus (6/1 +29%)
Epictetus

6
6/1(+29%)
(3) Epictetus 6/1, Smart form at 2 yrs, ending the campaign with a good runner-up effort in Futurity Trophy at Doncaster. Made a winning return at Epsom and ran up to best when fifth in both the Dante and Prix du Jockey Club, before shaping a bit better than result when down the field at Royal Ascot last time.
Has become exposed over 1m2f this term; solid second in his 1m attempts last October.
7
2nd (7) Nostrum (0.67/1 -8%)
Nostrum

0.67
0.67/1(-8%)
(7) Nostrum 0.67/1, Built on the promise of his winning debut when landing Group 3 at Newmarket last autumn, though couldn't manage another step forward when third in the Dewhurst. However, after 9 months off he resumed progress with impressive success in listed race back at Newmarket 22 days ago. Exciting prospect.
Newmarket reappearance win took record to 3-4; top on form and promises to improve further.
4
3rd (4) Galeron (14/1 +30%)
Galeron

14
14/1(+30%)
(4) Galeron 14/1, Seemed to excel himself when 5 lengths fourth of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, but backed that up when 3¼ lengths fifth of 11 to Paddington in Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh next time. However, not in the same form at Royal Ascot, so bounce back now called for.
Drops back in class but looks the most exposed runner and rating may flatter him.
5
4th (5) Knight (18/1 +0%)
Knight

18
18/1(+0%)
(5) Knight 18/1, Made a winning debut in fine style at Yarmouth and stepped forward from that effort when following up in Horris Hill Stakes at Newbury. However, after 6 months off he finished well held in the Greenham back at Newbury and hasn't been seen since. It remains early days, though (has been gelded).
2-2 last term; gelded since disappointing Greenham effort; may still have more to offer.
1
5th (1) Bold Discovery (22/1 -57%)
Bold Discovery

22
22/1(-57%)
(1) Bold Discovery 22/1, Campaigned as a smart prospect and showed that sort of form when winning listed race at the Curragh a month ago, responding well to see off the challenge of the favourite. Could have more still to offer, though was possibly helped by firmer ground on his latest outing.
Took his form to a new level in Curragh Listed race last time; may build on that win.
2
6th (2) Docklands (4/1 +20%)
Docklands

4
4/1(+20%)
(2) Docklands 4/1, Has quickly developed into a smart performer, completing his hat-trick in Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot having again travelled powerfully through the race. Pulled clear of the rest of his group last time and he looks well worth his place at this higher level.
Landed the Britannia most recently; improving colt who has clear Group-race potential.
6
7th (6) Montesilvano (100/1 -52%)
Montesilvano

100
100/1(-52%)
(6) Montesilvano 100/1, Off the mark at the second attempt in Leopardstown maiden last July and got back on the up when third of 5 in Group 3 at Deauville the following month, However, he's been off for 11 months since (has been gelded), with tongue strap now applied. Looks to be up against it.
Badly lacks recent match practice and is bottom of this pack on ratings.
LTO Selection:

14:25 Goodwood Group 3 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Connections of NOSTRUM must have been very tempted by the Sussex Stakes, but the decision to keep their sights lower for the time being should be rewarded. A third in last year's Dewhurst remains his sole defeat and the way he powered clear of his rivals on his Newmarket comeback strongly suggested that he is a Group 1 winner in waiting. Galeron emerged from a couple of Classics with credit, while Docklands continued on his upward curve when landing the Britannia. Epictetus and Knight are on retrieval missions.

Having looked an excellent prospect when winning his first 2 starts, NOSTRUM resumed his progress on his reappearance with an impressive success in a Newmarket listed race last month. The son of Kingman is the one to beat, though Docklands has been most progressive this season and looks ready for this step up in grade. Epictetus is the pick of the remainder.

The forecast slow ground is an unknown for Nostrum, who otherwise holds strong claims. DOCKLANDS is a plausible alternative.


15:00 Goodwood Stakes (Class 2) 8f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Johan (25/1 -14%)
Johan

25
25/1(-14%)
(6) Johan 25/1, Smart handicapper who was perked up by a yard switch when winning the 2022 Lincoln on his reappearance. Failed to scale same heights in 3 subsequent outings but clearly very capable fresh and just 1 lb above that successful mark.
4th in the 2021 running; won Lincoln on reappearance for new yard in 2022 off similar mark.
18
2nd (18) The Gatekeeper (14/1 +30%)
The Gatekeeper

14
14/1(+30%)
(18) The Gatekeeper 14/1, Made a winning return from long absence at Newcastle (7f) in March and went in again on the Rowley Course (7f, good) in May. Back from a quiet spell when second of 5 a week ago but this wll place more emphasis on his stamina.
In form but stamina the sticking point when it came to the crunch in both his 1m handicaps.
17
3rd (17) Dutch Decoy (11/1 +0%)
Dutch Decoy

11
11/1(+0%)
(17) Dutch Decoy 11/1, Five-time 7f/1m winner in 2022 and gained reward for a very consistent spell when adding to tally at Newmarket a fortnight ago. 3 lb penalty to carry but he's clearly in excellent nick and has the services of Frankie Dettori.
Good 4th over 1m1f here last year; deserved recent 1m win; best on good/quicker ground.
16
4th (16) Darkness (50/1 +0%)
Darkness

50
50/1(+0%)
(16) Darkness 50/1, First success for this yard when seeing off 7 rivals at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Softer ground no issue for him and he should remain competitive under 3 lb penalty.
Hard to place for this yard until winning over 1m at Newmarket; more to do at this level.
5
5th (5) Sonny Liston (20/1 -25%)
Sonny Liston

20
20/1(-25%)
(5) Sonny Liston 20/1, Useful 7f winner at his best for Charlie Hills. Ended 2022 out of sorts but excellent start for Ralph Beckett, fitted with blinkers and first home on his side of the track when second in the Royal Hunt Cup. Too free to last home in the John Smith's Cup at York and quickly back at 1m.
Best form when 2nd in the Hunt Cup (1m, good); faded over 1m2f since; ground query.
4
6th (4) The Wizard Of Eye (28/1 -40%)
The Wizard Of Eye

28
28/1(-40%)
(4) The Wizard Of Eye 28/1, Useful colt who was out of his depth in the Lockinge at Newbury land faced with a more realistic assignment, he failed to beat a rival in the John of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock. Belated handicap debut and mark looks stiff on balance.
Ran a cracker in C&D Group 3 last July; usually kept to good or quicker; handicap debut.
11
7th (11) Perotto (11/1 +31%)
Perotto

11
11/1(+31%)
(11) Perotto 11/1, Caught the eye when seventh in Ascot's Victoria Cup but made his effort earlier than ideal when tenth of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. Fitted with a hood and confirmed that promise when scoring at Sandown and of serious interest under 3 lb penalty given he's unexposed for Roger Varian.
Dual course winner; ended losing run latest; well treated despite penalty; ground query.
2
8th (2) Al Mubhir (25/1 +24%)
Al Mubhir

25
25/1(+24%)
(2) Al Mubhir 25/1, Progressive profile last year and improved again to win a 1m Leicester handicap (heavy) in April. Sound-enough efforts in listed company since and deteriorating ground in his favour back in handicap company.
Suited by soft/heavy; now 9lb higher than 1m Leicester win in April; T Marquand on Lattam.
12
9th (12) Orbaan (33/1 -32%)
Orbaan

33
33/1(-32%)
(12) Orbaan 33/1, Came good at this time last year with wins in this corresponding race and classified stakes at Ascot (both good to firm). In-and-out form this year, though this race probably his primary target. Hasn't had much exposure to this sort of ground in recent times.
Won this in fine style last year (good to firm); different ground and still 9lb higher.
8
10th (8) Blue For You (9/1 +25%)
Blue For You

9
9/1(+25%)
(8) Blue For You 9/1, Proved a model of consistency (runner-up in this race) prior to deservedly opening his account for this yard at York in August, staying on to lead line. Landed a few bets when adding to his tally on the Knavesmire in July and looks well treated under 3 lb penalty.
Luckless 2nd in this race last year; impressive on good to soft latest; due a 3lb rise.
21
11th (21) Dual Identity (50/1 -25%)
Dual Identity

50
50/1(-25%)
(21) Dual Identity 50/1, Improved throughout 2022, finishing third behind Majestic in Cambridgeshire (first home in his group) final outing. Probably in better heart than his 2023 form figures suggest.
Very capable at this level but not at best this year and well held in the Hunt Cup in June.
9
12th (9) Bopedro (18/1 +0%)
Bopedro

18
18/1(+0%)
(9) Bopedro 18/1, Irish Cambridgeshire winner in 2021 who struck for this yard at Newmarket (1m) in April. Placed twice since and much better than the result at Ascot on Saturday, short of room and finishing well. Return to 1m very much in his favour and ground no issue.
Tougher task than 1m win in April; yard looks to have stronger candidates elsewhere.
1
13th (1) Escobar (40/1 +20%)
Escobar

40
40/1(+20%)
(1) Escobar 40/1, Smart handicap performance when winning 17-runner contest over 7f at Ascot in October. Yet to scale same heights in 2023 and assessor isn't relinquishing grip. Stays 1m fine but looks up against it.
Good 3rd in this race in 2021; soft ground will suit; squeak at a price.
3
14th (3) Awaal (6/1 +40%)
Awaal

6
6/1(+40%)
(3) Awaal 6/1, Excellent second of 22 in Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, heavy) on reappearance. Likely found race coming too soon when last in French Listed race 19 days later and quickly back on the up with a brace of excellent placed efforts in high-end handicaps. Return to 1m no issue and cheekpieces now on.
Very solid form in top 1m and 7f handicaps, including on heavy; H Davies claims handy 3lb.
13
15th (13) Lattam (5/1 -43%)
Lattam

5
5/1(-43%)
(13) Lattam 5/1, Overcame trouble to land Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh on return and having split a couple of subsequent winners when runner-up at Newbury, he made a successful AW debut at Newcastle in June. Handles cut and limit not yet reached.
Left it late for 1m wins on testing ground and AW; up 1lb for latter; can improve further.
19
16th (19) Rhoscolyn (10/1 +38%)
Rhoscolyn

10
10/1(+38%)
(19) Rhoscolyn 10/1, Seventh from a much higher mark in this a year ago. Plenty of good efforts in defeat since and won 11-runner handicap (2/1) at this course (7f, heavy) 2 days ago. Enters calculations on the back of that.
2nd here in 2021, 7th last year; well treated; won lesser race over 7f here on Wednesday.
7
17th (7) Tacarib Bay (8/1 -14%)
Tacarib Bay

8
8/1(-14%)
(7) Tacarib Bay 8/1, Developed into a smart sort last year, including third in Balmoral Handicap over 1m last October. Ran right up to form on Wolverhampton reappearance in March and having been gelded on the back of a brace of lesser efforts, he caught the eye in no uncertain terms at Ascot, winning his side.
Course form at 7f; useful effort in valuable 1m race at Ascot in October; has won on soft.
20
18th (20) Racingbreaks Ryder (8.5/1 +6%)
Racingbreaks Ryder

8.5
8.5/1(+6%)
(20) Racingbreaks Ryder 8.5/1, Off the mark at the fourth attempt at Brighton on final start on 2 yrs and picked up where he left off with a hat-trick of 3-y-o handicap wins. Too free to last out at Royal Ascot but given a break and he could easily resume his progress.
Acts well on soft; progressive at 7f and 1m before beaten long way out at Royal Ascot.
14
19th (14) Eilean Dubh (33/1 +34%)
Eilean Dubh

33
33/1(+34%)
(14) Eilean Dubh 33/1, Enjoyed a fine 2022 competing in the Sunday Series, winning 4 times in all last year. Mixed bag initially this spring but confirmed more positive signs from Sandown when successful in first-time tongue tie at Hamilton (8.3f). Latest third suggests he's still in excellent heart.
Back to best at Hamilton in July; well held by Blue For You since; recent rain not ideal.
10
20th (10) Revich (11/1 +8%)
Revich

11
11/1(+8%)
(10) Revich 11/1, Resumed winning ways at Chester in May and would have finished a shade closer with a clear run when fourth at Sandown a month ago. Same mark here and has landed inside stall.
Soft-ground winner in May; late headway into 3rd in this race last year; in the picture.
LTO Selection:

15:00 Goodwood Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Blue For You was runner-up to stable companion Orbaan in last year's renewal and the five-year-old arrives 3lb well-in under a penalty following a comfortable success at York. Awaal warrants plenty of consideration based on his efforts in big-field handicaps and the return to softer ground, along with first-time cheekpieces, will benefit him, but the vote goes to LATTAM. William Haggas' four-year-old has plenty in his favour and may still have further improvement to come following his victories at the Curragh and Newcastle so far this term.

BLUE FOR YOU was 9 lb lower in the weights when runner-up in this race a year ago but he arrives in even better form this time, running out a decisive winner at York 3 weeks ago. On that evidence a 3 lb penalty leaves him just about the pick at the weights, though low-mileage 4-y-o Lattam demands respect. Of the others, first-time cheekpieces may enable Awaal to pull out even more and he's effective in the mud.

Lattam is even better than he has shown but AWAAL (nap) has very solid form in big handicaps and he acts well on testing ground.


15:35 Goodwood Group 2 (Class 1) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Highfield Princess (0.44/1 +52%)
Highfield Princess

0.44
0.44/1(+52%)
(6) Highfield Princess 0.44/1, High-class mare who won 5 times in a brilliant 2022 campaign (3 of them at Group 1 level) and has looked as good as ever this year, placed in the King's Stand and Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. Goes on any ground and great chance on these terms down in grade.
Three Group 1 wins in 2022, including on soft; reasons for defeats in 2023; down in class.
11
2nd (11) White Lavender (28/1 -56%)
White Lavender

28
28/1(-56%)
(11) White Lavender 28/1, Made all in 5f Longchamp Group 3 in May but proved too free in Curragh Group 2 a fortnight ago. Certainly has the ability to get in the mix if settling better.
Best form at Longchamp, 2nd in the Abbaye and Group 3 winner; plenty to find on home form.
4
3rd (4) Raasel (22/1 +12%)
Raasel

22
22/1(+12%)
(4) Raasel 22/1, Successful at listed/Group 3 level last year before just failing to reel in Khaadem in this. Several good efforts this term and not seen to best effect the way he was placed when well backed in handicap here on Tuesday. His C&D form figures before that read 112 and he can bounce back.
Nearly overhauled the winner in this race last year; not quite on his game of late.
9
4th (9) Makarova (22/1 -57%)
Makarova

22
22/1(-57%)
(9) Makarova 22/1, Strong at the finish when gaining her listed breakthrough at Ayr in June and took a step forward from that ridden closer to the pace than usual when second to Equality at Sandown 4 weeks ago. Bit more needed again.
Continues to improve; useful 2nd to Equality at Sandown last month; good/quicker suits.
7
5th (7) Kerdos (33/1 +0%)
Kerdos

33
33/1(+0%)
(7) Kerdos 33/1, Two from 2 over 6f last term and cracking effort in the 3-y-o 5f handicap at Royal Ascot, beaten only a neck (possibly would have won had he not drifted left). Not ideally placed when well backed at York last time (Nymphadora first, Silky Wilkie second) and retains potential.
Improved for drop to 5f; smart handicap form at Ascot; up against it in first Group race.
3
6th (3) Ponntos (66/1 -32%)
Ponntos

66
66/1(-32%)
(3) Ponntos 66/1, Smart sprinter at his best, not beaten far in fifth in this last year, but has been some way below that form in recent starts. Hard to fancy.
Talented front-runner; French Group 3 winner in 2022 and a close 5th in this race.
1
7th (1) Equality (6.5/1 +0%)
Equality

6.5
6.5/1(+0%)
(1) Equality 6.5/1, Has really found his feet of late, dominating a smart field when landing Sandown Group 3 last month, coming clear of Makarova. Solid claims on that form.
Minor C&D form; improved mightily in a hood on last 2 starts; has won on good to soft.
10
8th (10) Nymphadora (11/1 +21%)
Nymphadora

11
11/1(+21%)
(10) Nymphadora 11/1, Back on the up when landing 5f listed race at York 3 weeks ago under this rider, keeping on from Silky Wilkie. She'll need more to follow up but she's respected as 1 of only 2 last-time-out winners in the field.
Coming into her own as 4yo and nifty Listed winner latest (5f, good to soft).
5
9th (5) Silky Wilkie (16/1 +11%)
Silky Wilkie

16
16/1(+11%)
(5) Silky Wilkie 16/1, Stormed clear in the Scottish Sprint Cup handicap at Musselburgh in April and back at that level the last twice, runner-up in the "Dash" at Epsom and listed race at York (behind Nymphadora). Ran well only other previous start here and firmly in the hunt for the places.
Often leads; has made progress as a handicapper; this company looks beyond him.
8
10th (8) Ladies Church (25/1 -127%)
Ladies Church

25
25/1(-127%)
(8) Ladies Church 25/1, Won listed race at Naas in May but not in the same form going for a repeat in the Sapphire at the Curragh a fortnight ago. Won't stay down for long.
Group 2 winner last summer; up against it on balance with the recent rain.
2
11th (2) Equilateral (20/1 -43%)
Equilateral

20
20/1(-43%)
(2) Equilateral 20/1, Not scored since 2021 but acquitting himself well in defeat again of late, beaten 4¼ lengths in fifth (Highfield Princess second) in the King's Stand 6 weeks ago. Probably only playing for minor honours at best once more.
Smart on his day but well held in this last year and suited by good or quicker ground.
LTO Selection:

15:35 Goodwood Group 2 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

HIGHFIELD PRINCESS arrives here on the back of three outstanding efforts in defeat this season and the switch back to Group 2 company may see the six-year-old return to winning ways. Equilateral has also been running well this season and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although the progressive Equality should not be underestimated. Those looking for an each-way alternative should consider White Lavender, who is likely to have conditions in her favour.

All ground comes alike for the fantastic mare HIGHFIELD PRINCESS and she can resume winning ways after solid efforts in the Group 1 sprints at Royal Ascot. Equality has found a chunk of improvement of late, readily making all at Sandown last time, and looks the danger in his hat-trick bid. York-winner Nymphadora is respected, while Raasel, who wasn't seen to best effect here on Tuesday, could go well at bigger odds.

Equality is on the upgrade but it will be a sad day if HIGHFIELD PRINCESS can't make the most of what looks a golden opportunity.


16:10 Goodwood Group 3 (Class 1) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Hamish (0.83/1 +0%)
Hamish

0.83
0.83/1(+0%)
(1) Hamish 0.83/1, Very smart gelding who landed the Group 3 Ormonde at Chester for the second year running on his reappearance in May. Narrowly defied penalty in Group 3 at York since and big chance of completing hat-trick with ground in his favour.
Solid Group 3 performer who is 2-2 this term; leading player even with 3lb penalty.
5
2nd (5) Jack Darcy (18/1 +28%)
Jack Darcy

18
18/1(+28%)
(5) Jack Darcy 18/1, Smart on his day and better for return when fifth in handicap at Ascot. Bit to find with some of these, though.
0-7 since his novice wins but has useful C&D form (fourth in 2022 Gordon Stakes).
2
3rd (2) Candleford (7.5/1 -25%)
Candleford

7.5
7.5/1(-25%)
(2) Candleford 7.5/1, Progressive at 3 and took another sizeable step forward when easily landing Duke of Edinburgh on Royal Ascot reappearance last summer. Didn't progress as may have been expected after, however, and Marquand prefers Hamish.
Doesn't have much to find with Hamish on last year's Cumberland Lodge running.
6
4th (6) Teumessias Fox (18/1 -13%)
Teumessias Fox

18
18/1(-13%)
(6) Teumessias Fox 18/1, Much improved back from a gelding operation this spring, winning 1½m handicaps at Kempton and Newmarket (smart form). Disappointed in better company since and was a long way behind Hamish at York last time. Ground in his favour at least.
Useful on his day; return to 1m6f partly excuses latest defeat (behind Hamish).
7
5th (7) Mimikyu (3.33/1 +26%)
Mimikyu

3.33
3.33/1(+26%)
(7) Mimikyu 3.33/1, Improved massively fitted with a hood when landing 6-runner Park Hill Stakes in September and was just edged out in Bronte Cup at York on return. Bit disappointing in Lancashire Oaks at Haydock since but big shout if back to her best with cheekpieces applied.
Smart on her day; won last year's Park Hill; return to slower ground is a plus; respected.
4
6th (4) Hard One To Please (10/1 +38%)
Hard One To Please

10
10/1(+38%)
(4) Hard One To Please 10/1, Smart performer from Sweden, completing hat-trick in Group 3 Stockholm Cup International at Bro Park in September. Respectable third in listed race at Ovrevoll on return. Warrants respect.
Trained in Norway; won three notable races in Scandinavia last year; could go well.
3
7th (3) Epic Poet (50/1 -150%)
Epic Poet

50
50/1(-150%)
(3) Epic Poet 50/1, Smart performer who landed minor event at Longchamp and listed race at Compiegne in 2022. Placed on last 3 starts for Jean-Claude Rouget but made a low-key start for this yard at Newbury 2 weeks ago.
Useful and consistent in France; form dipped sharply on British debut; new trip.
LTO Selection:

16:10 Goodwood Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

HAMISH was taken out of last weekend's King George on account of the ground, but he loves to get his toe in and this is a more suitable assignment for him anyway. William Haggas' grand servant numbered Teumessias Fox among his victims when lifting the Silver Cup at York and he has won five times at this level already. Mimikyu has shown some wayward tendencies so cheekpieces could help harness her undoubted ability. Candleford, a stablemate of the selection, is better than he showed on his reappearance here.

An excellent opportunity for HAMISH to complete the hat-trick under a penalty with conditions very much in his favour. Mimikyu can push the selection close if back to the form that saw her win the Park Hill last season.

Hamish sets the standard but Candleford could be a big danger and MIMIKYU may well tap back into her 3yo progress.


16:45 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Serried Ranks (8/1 +20%)
Serried Ranks

8
8/1(+20%)
(5) Serried Ranks 8/1, Overcame inexperience when taking 3-runner maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) on debut in May. Below that level at Salisbury since but return to slower ground could see him in a better light. Makes handicap debut.
May well confirm the promise of his debut success now returned to slower ground.
1
2nd (1) Starlust (3/1 +45%)
Starlust

3
3/1(+45%)
(1) Starlust 3/1, Confirmed debut promise to get off the mark in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) in June and progressed again when making all at Newbury (6f, good to firm) since. Fairly treated on handicap debut and is one for shortlist.
Progressing well over 6f and he's due to race off 3lb higher in future; strong claims.
3
3rd (3) Dapper Valley (16/1 +11%)
Dapper Valley

16
16/1(+11%)
(3) Dapper Valley 16/1, Bred to be an early type and knew his job when making a winning debut at Newbury (5f, heavy) in April. Not disgraced in Newbury listed race latest and can't be discounted on switch to handicapping.
Debut win came on soft; return to slower ground is the angle with him.
11
4th (11) Specific Times (10/1 -25%)
Specific Times

10
10/1(-25%)
(11) Specific Times 10/1, Much improved when scoring on nursery bow at York (6f, good) 20 days ago. 9 lb higher now but further progress may be forthcoming.
Made all under Jason Hart at York on nursery debut; open to further improvement.
8
5th (8) Loaded Gun (4.5/1 +25%)
Loaded Gun

4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(8) Loaded Gun 4.5/1, Found improvement when taking heavy-ground minor event at Chester (5.1f) 20 days ago. Step up in trip should suit and must enter calculations on handicap debut.
Got up close home over 5f at Chester last month; future mark 2lb higher; respected.
13
6th (13) Call Glory (12/1 -20%)
Call Glory

12
12/1(-20%)
(13) Call Glory 12/1, Confirmed previous encouragement to open his account in a seller at this course in June and ran to a similar level upped in grade for new yard at Newbury 13 days ago. Step up in trip should suit but may lack scope of some of his rivals on nursery debut.
Won seller here on final run for Jack Channon; tough task in Super Sprint since.
6
7th (6) Zoulu Chief (33/1 +18%)
Zoulu Chief

33
33/1(+18%)
(6) Zoulu Chief 33/1, Seen to maximum effect when causing a shock at Newbury in May but failed to beat a rival home in Coventry Stakes last time and makes limited appeal on switch to handicapping.
Still needs to prove his 150-1 win from the front at Newbury wasn't a fluke.
7
8th (7) Flag Of St George (4.5/1 +50%)
Flag Of St George

4.5
4.5/1(+50%)
(7) Flag Of St George 4.5/1, Opened account at Newmarket in May and improved on that form when second of 6 in nursery at Windsor (6f, good, 10/3) 11 days ago. Can race off same mark and should go well again.
Ran well in 6f nursery at Windsor last week; due to go up 3lb in future; possibilities.
12
9th (12) Whoop Whoop (12/1 +0%)
Whoop Whoop

12
12/1(+0%)
(12) Whoop Whoop 12/1, Her form looks to read pretty well for all she suffered another short-priced defeat at Yarmouth (5.2f) last time, a more reserved ride not working out so well. May do better now handicapping back up in trip.
Ties in closely with Mauna Loa on Pontefract running and can't be dismissed.
10
10th (10) Mauna Loa (16/1 -33%)
Mauna Loa

16
16/1(-33%)
(10) Mauna Loa 16/1, Appreciated the step up to this trip when taking 7-runner minor event at Pontefract (good) 40 days ago by ½ length from Whoop Whoop. This is tougher, though, and others look better treated on handicap bow.
Proved suited by the step up to 6f at Pontefract where he beat Whoop Whoop.
2
11th (2) Gaiden (10/1 +38%)
Gaiden

10
10/1(+38%)
(2) Gaiden 10/1, Built on encouraging debut effort when taking York listed race in May. Not in same form in Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot since, however, and opening mark could have been kinder on handicap debut.
This step up to 6f looks a plus on nursery debut; could go well.
9
12th (9) Swordplay (28/1 -180%)
Swordplay

28
28/1(-180%)
(9) Swordplay 28/1, Promising start to career when second in Hamilton maiden (5f) in May and only needed to match that level when comfortably going one place better back at that venue (6f) the following month. Proved somewhat disappointing at Yarmouth, latest, however and needs more on first attempt in nursery here.
May still have progress in him, albeit with slow ground a complete unknown.
LTO Selection:

16:45 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Plenty of connections will be arriving here confident that their charges can land this prize, but perhaps none more so than those affiliated to FLAG OF ST GEORGE. Jane Chapple-Hyam's runner was a good second over 6f at Windsor last time where he was beaten just three quarters of a length. Off the same mark, he appears primed to offer another bold bid. Starlust arrives here seeking a hat-trick and this opening mark of 89 doesn't appear out of his reach, while Loaded Gun should also be thereabouts.

Preference is for LOADED GUN, who has already proved himself in testing conditions and will appreciate the step up in trip. Starlust is going the right way and is much respected with his capable claimer taking off a valuable 5 lb, whilst Serried Ranks and Flag of St George can also make their presence felt.

Plenty have possibilities in an open nursery. The suggestion is LOADED GUN, ahead of Starlust and Flag Of St George.


17:20 Goodwood Handicap (Class 3) 11f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Balance Play (3.5/1 +36%)
Balance Play

3.5
3.5/1(+36%)
(2) Balance Play 3.5/1, Progressive sort who wasn't hard pressed to open his account at Chester a month ago. More to come but he's likely to be pestered up front this time.
Made all to win with something up his sleeve at Chester; should progress further.
11
2nd (11) True Legend (10/1 +0%)
True Legend

10
10/1(+0%)
(11) True Legend 10/1, Mostly progressive and was firmly back on track in first-time cheekpieces when scoring at Salisbury last weekend. Penalised in a stronger contest but can't be ruled out.
Responded well to first-time cheekpieces at Salisbury last Saturday; 3-5 in handicaps.
14
3rd (14) Dancing In Paris (6.5/1 +64%)
Dancing In Paris

6.5
6.5/1(+64%)
(14) Dancing In Paris 6.5/1, Took a step forward making his handicap debut when off the mark at Haydock (1m) in April. Back to form when runner-up at Sandown 9 days ago but others look better treated.
Ran creditably at Sandown last week but is looking a touch exposed now.
1
4th (1) Intricacy (6/1 +8%)
Intricacy

6
6/1(+8%)
(1) Intricacy 6/1, Already developing a consistent record and found improvement to score readily in first-time cheekpieces at Ascot 3 weeks ago. This is tougher and he needs to prove he gets this far, but his racing style should lend itself to this type of event.
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Ascot three weeks ago; steadily progressive.
12
5th (12) Alumnus (66/1 -230%)
Alumnus

66
66/1(-230%)
(12) Alumnus 66/1, Displayed much-improved form equipped with a first-time visor when opening his account at Newcastle (12.5f) in June, allowed first run and in control long way out. Hard to knock his latest third back at that venue 6 days ago but still needs to prove himself as effective on turf.
Improved form at Newcastle (AW) the last twice; soundly beaten in his two turf runs.
3
6th (3) Loyal Touch (16/1 +0%)
Loyal Touch

16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Loyal Touch 16/1, Won a Carlisle novice and Kempton handicap (both 1m) as a juvenile. Not discredited on either outing this term, but handicapper looks to have his measure for now. Stepped up in trip.
Gelding operation, allied with step up to new trip, may have a positive effect.
9
7th (9) Rathgar (12/1 +14%)
Rathgar

12
12/1(+14%)
(9) Rathgar 12/1, Good placed efforts in handicaps at Newmarket and York on first 2 outings this year. Disappointing since and likely to struggle again in a race as competitive as this.
Quite interesting returned to Goodwood; showed progressive form here at two.
8
8th (8) Roaring Legend (7.5/1 +46%)
Roaring Legend

7.5
7.5/1(+46%)
(8) Roaring Legend 7.5/1, Posted career best, in first-time cheekpieces, when winning 9-runner maiden at Salisbury in June and backed it up with a solid showing when runner-up at Hamilton a month ago. Third has boosted that form since, so could go well under another positive ride.
Consistent sort; ran well at Hamilton most recently; this is a stiffer assignment.
6
9th (6) Maso Bastie (7/1 -40%)
Maso Bastie

7
7/1(-40%)
(6) Maso Bastie 7/1, Promising sort who doubled his tally in testing ground at Nottingham on return in May and shaped as if still in form at Newcastle subsequently. Good pace should bring more out of him, so likely to feature.
Sole attempt on turf resulted in a soft-ground win; remains unexposed.
10
10th (10) Kintaro (66/1 -164%)
Kintaro

66
66/1(-164%)
(10) Kintaro 66/1, Fair form on first two starts, then seemed unsuited by soft ground at Thirsk when last seen 45 days ago. Gelded since and longer trip should suit, but the handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark.
May do better in due course but this looks a tough starting point for handicap career.
4
11th (4) Nader King (3.5/1 +22%)
Nader King

3.5
3.5/1(+22%)
(4) Nader King 3.5/1, Chased home Derby runner-up King of Steel at Nottingham on latter start at 2 yrs before landing maiden there on return. Right back on track when a clear second at Salisbury last time and, with more to come, he's worth backing to resume winning ways.
Clear second at Salisbury last time; looks the type to improve further; strong claims.
13
12th (13) Noodle Mission (50/1 +0%)
Noodle Mission

50
50/1(+0%)
(13) Noodle Mission 50/1, Dual winner (readily) twice on AW earlier this year and his turf debut after a break at Chester is easily excused. Remains with potential but needs to prove himself on the ground.
Both wins over 8.5f on AW; seemed a non-stayer over 1m2f on turf debut.
LTO Selection:

17:20 Goodwood Handicap (Class 3) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

True Legend registered his third win of the year at Salisbury last weekend, but he has a penalty to contend with in a stronger race against some unexposed opponents. BALANCE PLAY had Perfect Play behind him when third on Derby day at Epsom and then got off the mark when justifying favouritism at Chester. He is proven with give underfoot, as is Intricacy, who had something up his sleeve at Ascot and is a lively danger. Kintaro is bred to stay so could represent each-way value on his handicap bow.

NADER KING got the better of all bar the front-runner at Salisbury last time and has the scope to go on improving, so he takes marginal preference over Maso Bastie, who has already shown a liking for testing ground. Recent Ascot scorer Intricacy also deserves plenty of respect in what should be a hotly-contested handicap.

There should be more to come from the Sir Michael Stoute-trained NADER KING, who gets the vote ahead of Balance Play.


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