“He [Iffraaj} is my best bet of the day”
“I expect Soviet Song to just get the better of Court Masterpiece.”
“I would give Minority Report the edge though.”
Not too far away with some of the analysis from Goodwood so far this week. In racing of course you are only as good as your last tip so it might all come crashing down tomorrow.
The Sussex Stakes was satisfactory I thought – one of the criticisms often levelled at flat racing is that the best horses have short careers so it was good to see 6 year olds occupying the first two places. Come to think of it Minority Report is a 6 year old too.
After struggling to win a listed race at Newbury Scottish Stage has finished 2nd in a couple of Group 1 races. Her form entitles her to win the 2.05 but I wouldn’t want to take a short price about her. She tackles this longer trip for the first time but I don’t think that stamina will be a major problem. Art Eyes could go well here at a price. She is very tough and has form at the track.
The Goodwood Cup at 3.15 has attracted a strong field. Tungsten Strike runs from the list to follow. He has won over this trip and has an each way chance.
We have two runners in the 3.50, Kyoto Summit and Hopeful Purchase. Of the two Kyoto Summit has the best chance. The ground might be a slight concern as there is a suspicion that he may be best with some give.
Obe Brave is our list runner in the 4.25. He has already won once this season and is a tough consistent sort. He is upped inn trip and that sometimes seems to pay off at this course.
I am going to put forward another of my old timers in the 5.35. Nine year old Smokin’ Beau has won 15 times in his career and has won 4 times from 12 starts at Goodwood.
Of his wins 12 have come off the same or a higher mark than his current one. Each way chance.
Up at Carlisle I fancy Fishforcompliments in the 1.55. He ran pretty green when 2nd at Haydock and should benefit from that experience.
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