Frankenstella on a frightening mark in Stayers Handicap August 16, 2022 THERE are plenty of trappy looking handicaps at York over the next four days, but the best bet on the opening day could be in the Sky Bet Stayers Handicap (4.10pm). Recent Goodwood winner Master Milliner and in-form Soapy Stevens will be popular at the top of the market but I’m not sure the first [...]
Mishriff likely to push Baaeed all the way in International August 16, 2022 AFTER one of the driest summers on record, there are thunderstorms forecast in the build-up to York’s four-day Ebor meeting which could have a huge impact on the ground. At the time of writing, the course is bathed in sunshine and the going is described as good-to-firm, but that could easily change if the Knavesmire [...]
You can Chil out at Goodwood but no need to leave from Bague D’or July 28, 2022 THERE are cavalry charges and then there is the Stewards’ Cup (3.20pm), a famous 28-runner handicap down Goodwood’s straight six-furlong track. Some classy horses have won this over the years, perhaps most notably Lochsong in 1992 for Ian Balding who went on to land a number of Group One contests. She was a very fast [...]
Super fancy Ouzo won’t leave you feeling too Blue July 28, 2022 BAAEED may have cruised to Sussex Stakes success earlier this week, but for punters it has been less of a breeze and today’s card doesn’t look to offer much chance of respite. Four handicaps on the seven-race card all feature fields over 14 runners and look fiercely competitive, so I’ll be looking to play a [...]
It might be worth taking a swing on Sunningdale in the Nursery July 27, 2022 NURSERY handicaps at Goodwood are never easy to find the winner, and today’s Class Two contest (4.10pm) falls very much into that category. TRUE STATESMAN comes into this on a hat-trick and though he’s up eight pounds for a dominant win at Chester last time, there’s likely more to come. He’s trained by Charlie & Mark [...]
Dreamloper and Hall can add to the show in Nashwa’s Nassau July 27, 2022 WEIGHT stops trains which might be why three-year-olds, who get plenty of weight from their elders in the Group One Nassau Stakes (3.35pm), have won seven of the last 10 renewals. That’s a good omen for NASHWA, one of five from the Classic generation in the field, and on form she holds far stronger claims than her [...]
You can say Hello to the winners’ enclosure after Oak Tree Stakes July 26, 2022 THERE is an intriguing clash of the generations when the three-year-old fillies meet their elders in the Whispering Angel Oak Tree Stakes (2.25pm). The three-year-old Heredia has to bounce back from her disappointing show at Sandown, while her elder Soft Whisper has to navigate her way from a horror draw in stall 16. I’m keen [...]
Alcohol Free to be the perfect Baaeed chaser in Sussex July 26, 2022 UNBEATEN superstar BAAEED should stretch his winning streak to nine victories in the Qatar Sussex Stakes (3.35pm), although sadly he is a best-priced 2/11 with the bookmakers to do so. This Group One contest is the highlight of Goodwood’s summer festival and has been won by some of the truly great horses, including Frankel, down [...]
Kyprios to prove he’s the star stayer in Goodwood Cup July 25, 2022 ALTHOUGH the Qatar Goodwood Festival takes place over the next five days, many will argue that the race of the meeting comes during today’s opening salvo. The Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup (3.35pm) might only feature nine runners, but they are a seriously talented group headed by the Ascot Gold Cup winner KYPRIOS. Aidan O’Brien has always [...]
Caradoc can Rock Goodwood in Glorious opener July 25, 2022 THERE wouldn’t be a more fitting winner of the opening race of Glorious Goodwood than the Queen’s Just Fine in her Platinum Jubilee year. The four-year-old is 11/2 favourite with Star Sports to land the Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap (1.50pm) after an eye-catching run at York earlier this month. Supporters of Her Majesty’s runner will [...]
